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Finding the perfect medical office space to establish your practice is not an easy decision. Whether you’re relocating or just starting out, here are some things you should keep in mind when looking for medical office space.  Assess Your Budget One of the first things you need to do when…

Finding the perfect balance between career and home life can be a challenge for the American workforce. “Work-life balance” has become a popular phrase for businesses trying to position themselves as an enjoyable place to work. Are they actually employing initiatives that result in a healthy work environment and lifestyle?…

Mixed-use development is gaining popularity across the U.S. and around the world to accommodate our evolving environmental needs and population growth. Mixed-use developments promote urban growth, providing businesses, investors and residents a range of benefits. 3 Benefits of Mixed-Use Development Local Economic Growth Plenty of research shows that mixed-use development…

Many architects, engineers and designers are incorporating biophilic design into their building blueprints to help foster a connection to the outside world from indoors. Find out how biophilic design can improve your office space! What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design supports our innate attraction to nature and natural processes by…

The retail landscape continues to rapidly evolve as consumers shift to omnichannel and online shopping habits. Investors, entrepreneurs and business owners are scoping out retail space for a variety of new uses that might be more conducive to today’s environment. Repurposing retail space offers plenty of opportunities for businesses looking…

Understanding your location as well as the needs and preferences of your customers is key to deciding which mixed-use development configuration is the best option for your business. Vertical mixed-use development offers a variety of benefits for tenants. What is Vertical Mixed-Use Development? Vertical mixed-use development allows for a combination…

In a world where everything seems to be shifting towards digital, physical retail remains an important part of our economy. Storefronts have plenty of valuable incentives to offer both retailers and consumers. Let’s take a look at some of the major advantages of brick and mortar retail! 3 Advantages of…

The future of real estate development rests on sustainability as a priority. Client and market demand, as well as environmental responsibility, are driving forward progress in sustainable real estate development. Why Green Real Estate Development? Lower Operating Costs: Sustainable real estate development offers improved operational efficiencies and long-term operating cost…

Online sales in the U.S. are rising faster than ever today. The rapidly-progressing evolution of ecommerce is significantly impacting the industrial real estate market. Consumers are increasingly taking advantage of the speed, convenience and accessibility of online shopping, while retailers are racing to keep up.  Industrial Real Estate Growth As…

The development entitlement process, or the land use entitlement process, is the legal process in which a real estate developer or landowner seeks to obtain government approval for their development plans. The developer must secure all required entitlements, including zoning, density, design, use, and occupancy permits before they can begin…