Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists applaud

Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn’t have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued. Continue reading

6 pros and cons to consider if you’re about to invest in real estate

Investment experts Michael Hills and Whitney Nicely share what newbie investors need to know about the upsides and downsides of investing in residential or commercial real estate. Continue reading

Become a “resi-mercial” agent to serve your clients – and your business!

Since adding commercial practitioner to my professional service offerings, it still surprises me that a larger percentage of my colleagues on the residential side of the industry do not practice commercial, and vice versa. Continue reading

National Association of Realtors backs 6 commercial RE startups

‘Wellness’ startup and short-term rental management service among the first commercial class of NAR’s tech accelerator, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading

Can commercial real estate provide investors a hedge against volatility?

It’s a strange time to be an investor. We’re in a longtime bull market, but the 2008 financial crisis is still fresh in most investors’ minds. As we continue to ride this bull, we see volatility everywhere, and most markets appear unable to shake it of… Continue reading

Cadre unveils a new market for trading shares of commercial buildings

Called Cadre Secondary Markets, the exchange lets accredited investors buy or sell slices of commercial properties, potentially making it easier for smaller-time investors to get into the market.  Continue reading

Windermere acquires 50% of West Coast Commercial Realty

Windermere Real Estate acquired 50 percent of West Coast Commercial Realty (WCCR) to further expand its commercial real estate presence in the Pacific Northwest, the company announced today. Continue reading