What is a sharing economy? The simplest definition of the sharing economy is as a system in which assets and services are shared between individuals. This economic system has disrupted many industries, and commercial real estate is no exception. In the context of office, industrial and retail property, this can take many forms, including co-working…
As the commercial real estate market evolves and emerges from the global pandemic, a new trend is arising. There is a growing demand for build-to-suit developments, as more businesses seek to create unique spaces that address their specific needs. What are build-to-suit developments? This type of developments involve custom-building a property to meet the specific…
Shelley is the co-founder of Hazelbrook Advisors, a firm that provides conflict-free representation of tenants, investors, and users of real estate in Seattle. With over three decades of insightful leadership and expertise in commercial real estate, Shelley is passionate about delivering measurable value for her clients. Shelley started her career as a financial analyst for…
Meet the accomplished commercial real estate professional who is breaking barriers and making strides in the industry: Jaimee Keene, Vice-President & Commercial Real Estate Broker at Benchmark Commercial. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, she has become a trusted advisor to investors, owners, and developers in the field. Jaimee specializes in…
Meet Kate Arthur, a professional who has 17 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. Currently Kate works with Franklin Shanks, having recently made a move from residential to commercial real estate. “After completely burning out in residential real-estate I changed industries returning to my hospitality roots, that role came to a screeching halt…
What is proptech? PropTech, otherwise known as property technology, is the application of technology to the real estate industry. This technology is also often referred to as CRE Tech, Real Estate Tech or Real Tech. These technologies are designed to improve the efficiency of commercial real estate operations, such as customer service, deal sourcing, property…
While traditionally city centers have been occupied by finance, insurance or publishing companies, in recent years and in markets across the globe we have seen an overall shift to technology companies such as e-commerce, digital start-ups and high-tech setting up in those spaces. In this blog below we look at some reasons why tech companies…
As people are becoming more focused on sustainability and the impact their lifestyle has on the planet, new forms of plant-based meat options are arriving on the market, and they’re gaining popularity as people look for ethical and cruelty-free products similar to those they’re accustomed to eating. Growth of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives Plant-based…
When deciding what type of office space works best for your organization, you are most often deciding between an open office vs closed office space – which is better for your team? Ultimately this will depend on the needs of your company and role of the employees. Open plan spaces can more easily lend themselves…