How Commercial Property Owners Are Adapting to a Greener World
This is likely not news to anyone in the industry, but commercial buildings have immense energy needs. This is putting a great strain on the nation’s power grids. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the annual electricity use for commercial building space is...
Introducing The Evolution- Sarasota’s Newest Downtown Multifamily Project
The Evolution will be nestled in Sarasota’s trendy Golden Gate Point neighborhood. THE EVOLUTION WILL BE nestled in Sarasota’s trendy Golden Gate Point neighborhood. Everything about these residences feels luxurious. This convenient location gives you an opportunity...
Electric Charging Stations Are the Biggest Trend in Parking Garages
Environmental awareness and an increase in electric care ownership have driven the installation of electric charging stations in parking garages. Electric vehicle charging stations are the biggest trend in parking garages. An increase in electric vehicle ownership has...
Q3 2019 | Market Update
The Southwest Florida commercial real estate market continues to set records as both local and out-of-state businesses and investors continue to see long term value in the sunshine state. Many new, major developments underway in Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Pete and...
How Long Can Multifamily Financing Remain Viable?
Since commercial and multifamily lending activity hit an all-time high in 2017, the sector has upheld strong performance and consistent growth. The Mortgage Banker Association’s Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations recently reported...
Retailers Launch Holiday Pop-Ups to Test the Market
Holiday pop-ups are growing in popularity as a way for Internet companies to test brick-and-mortar locations. Holiday pop-up shops have become an important research opportunities for retailers. Internet retail companies are launching pop-up shops during the holiday...
Small Multifamily Properties Offer Affordable Housing Investment Opportunities
Demand for data highlighting investment opportunities for small multifamily properties is growing, buoyed by investor interest and the need for affordable housing. Small multifamily assets with 5 to 50 units and under a $10 million sales price could solve the...
More South Florida Breweries on Tap Despite Uphill Battle for Real Estate
Breweries are experiencing explosive growth as consumers develop a taste for homegrown offerings, but opening a brewery isn't easy. Jose Mallea set out in 2012 to open a brewery in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, but the city had yet to craft its zoning...
This Southwest Florida Market Is More Than Just a Vacation Hotspot
Renderings of the Sunseeker Resort that is currently underway in Port Charlotte, Fla. (CoStar) CoStar Market Insight: Punta Gorda Could See a Wave of Development in Coming Years While Southwest Florida's Charlotte County has traditionally been overlooked in favor of...
Understanding ADA Requirements for Historic Properties
Think your property is exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) because of its age? Think again! There is no grandfather clause under Title III of the ADA for buildings defined as public accommodations; in other words, properties that were built before...