Commercial Real Estate Insights
Learn about the latest trends in commercial real estate with articles and content from the experts at Modern CRE, a Minnesota-based commercial real estate firm.
Why Incentives are Provided for Job Creation in Manufacturing
When a company announces a new facility in your town, bringing investment and jobs, it’s exciting news—often tied to government incentives. This article explores why these incentives exist and how they’re determined.
How Does Commercial Real Estate Site Selection Work?
Commercial real estate site selection is the process of researching potential locations and commercial properties, and identifying which ones provide the best opportunity for your business.
A Growing Trend in Industrial Real Estate: Gyms, Sports and Fitness Use
In recent years, we've worked with many gyms, sports and fitness organizations to find the right facility and location to meet their real estate and leasing needs.
7 Types of Industrial Buildings in Commercial Real Estate
Industrial properties is a generic term that covers many different categories of commercial spaces. In this article, we detail the three main categories (and their seven subcategories) of industrial buildings in commercial real estate.
What Is A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in Commercial Real Estate?
A phase 1 ESA identifies any potential environmental conditions present on a particular commercial real estate site that could impact the value of the property. Learn more.
Reconsidering Real Estate: Why More Manufacturers Should Buy Their Buildings
Though most will ultimately choose to lease, there are compelling reasons why more manufacturers should consider ownership—reasons that might not be immediately obvious.
Leasing a Commercial Space? Here’s What You Need to Know to Get Started
When leasing a commercial office or space, you need to analyze your business budget, bring financial statements, and more. Learn how to get started here.
Understanding The Total Cost of Occupancy
Many tenants focus on the ‘base rent’ when evaluating a lease, but negotiating low ‘base rent’ doesn’t always guarantee the lowest total cost of occupancy. Read more.
What Is a Tenant Representation Broker & What Do They Do?
Tenant representation brokers are an excellent and critical resource for businesses looking at their next commercial real estate lease or purchase. Learn more here.
What Does a Commercial Property Manager Do?
A commercial property manager or team is tasked with overseeing and directing real estate assets. Read more about commercial property management responsibilities here.
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Warehouse?
As with any real estate project, it’s critical to understand the Total Cost of your warehouse project, not just the construction costs.
The Difference Between USF and RSF in Commercial Real Estate
In the world of commercial real estate, the actual square footage a tenant occupies vs the number outlined in the lease agreement can be very different, hence the difference between USF and RSF.