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Capitol VoiceWhile economic conditions dominate most of today’s headlines, the commercial real estate market’s health—and its impact on the broader economy—should not be underestimated. “Commercial real estate is integrated with various sectors of our economy ranging from small businesses and
- Focus on Education
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As reported in the 4Q13 CCIM Institute Quarterly Market Trends, CCIMs around the country are experiencing positive economic and transactional momentum in their markets. One of my top goals as 2014 president is to further equip industry professionals for the
- 10 Business-Building Tips From CCIM Live!
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The smell of hot coffee and fresh cut business cards greeted CCIM Live attendees as they made their way into the Denver Sheraton’s South Convention Lobby on the first morning of CCIM’s 2013 annual conference. The first of two networking
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The Biggest Deal Ember W. Grummons, CCIM, of Investors Realty in Omaha, Neb., represented MRES West Glen Holding in the $34.5 million purchase of the 418,000 sf West Glen Town Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, from an undisclosed seller.
- Donations Demystified
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Charitable gifting through donations of real estate is one of the most underutilized methods of transferring assets in today’s market. An estimated $300,000 billion of assets are given to more than 1.3 million 501C3 charities in the U.S. each year,
- Return on Investment
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When it comes to realizing return on investment, Coldwell Banker Commercial has found that an investment in the CCIM Institute education program yields immeasurable returns for its new brokers and agents. “Investing in your mind is one of the most
- Real Estate Gifting Realized: Charitable Remainder Trusts
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This fifth article in a series on real estate gifting issues covers charitable remainder trusts. The first four articles cover options when donating real estate, outright donations and bequests, bargain sales, and charitable gift annuities. The first three articles cover
- Conference Countdown
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There’s no better place to elevate your career than the 2013 CCIM Live conference Oct. 25–26 at the Sheraton Downtown in Denver. Whether you’re looking for new business contacts, insights on the commercial real estate market, or a new take
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Experience MattersExperience is often the foundation upon which success is built. For Dave Liniger, chairman and co founder of Re Max LLC in Denver, a yearlong recovery from a life threatening illness allowed him to draw on the vision, determination,
- July/August 2013 Online Deal Makers
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Office Frank S. Weiskopf, CCIM, of Realty Executives Associates in Maryville, Tenn., represented Masterbuilder Properties LLC in the $2.6 million sale of 18,900 sf of office space in Knoxville, Tenn. Matthew B. Fentress, CCIM, of NAI Knoxville in Knoxville represented
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The Biggest Deal Dan Bellow, CCIM, of Jones Lang LaSalle in Houston and five partners represented Hines U.S. Investment REIT in the $412 million sale of Williams Tower, a 1.4 million sf office property in Houston, to Invesco Real Estate.
- November/December Online Deal Makers
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Retail Arthur Nachman, CCIM, of Long & Foster Commercial Realtors in Vienna, Va., represented Poplar Avenue LLC in the more than $2.8 million purchase of a 4,500 sf Verizon Wireless store in Germantown, Tenn., from an undisclosed seller. Joseph Belinske
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As the inventory of quality assets in top tier markets began to shrink this year, investors turned their attention to secondary and tertiary markets. “This robust interest marked a turning point for commercial real estate,” says George Ratiu, director of
- Real Estate Gifting Realized: Business Opportunities for Real Estate Professionals
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This seventh article in the series on real estate gifting issues discusses the opportunities available to real estate professionals when working with donors or charitable organizations on real estate donations. A real estate professional’s involvement may occur at various stages
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As one of the world’s most prestigious commercial real estate education and networking organizations, CCIM Institute continues to raise the profile of its members. From stories in local and regional media outlets to a commercial that aired on Fox Business
- Advocating for Commercial Realtors
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Jim Helsel, CCIM, SIOR, CPM, a commercial Realtor from Camp Hill, Pa., wants CCIMs to understand why the Realtors Political Action Committee and the Realtor Party matter to their businesses. “While CCIMs are earning a living in today’s challenging commercial
- Real Estate Gifting Realized: Retained Life Estates
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This sixth article in a series on real estate gifting issues covers retained life estates. The first five articles cover options when donating real estate, outright donations and bequests, bargain sales, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. Commercial real
- Real Estate Gifting Realized: Charitable Gift Annuities
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This fourth article in a series on real estate gifting issues covers charitable gift annuities. The first three articles cover options when donating real estate, outright donations and bequests, and bargain sales. Commercial real estate professionals and their clients should
- May/June 2013 Online Deal Makers
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Retail Stephen V. Jacquemin, CCIM, of S.J. Financial Group in Ellisville, Mo., represented B Biasbas Real Estate Holding Co. in the more than $2.2 million purchase of a 13,651 sf retail property in St. Louis from St. Louis Investment Properties.
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The Biggest Deal Richard A. Brugge Jr., CCIM, of Cushman & Wakefield in Tampa, Fla., and a partner represented Prisa Rocky Point FL LLC in the $85.5 million sale of 494,813 sf of office space in Tampa to Parmenter Realty
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Faith in RetailThe retail sector continues to reinvent itself to appeal to today’s consumers. No one understands the nuances of this evolution better than Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate’s retail sales and leasing division in New
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Talking TaxesWhen Evan Liddiard dabbled in property management as a teenager, he never imagined that one day he’d monitor federal tax policy for the world’s largest real estate organization. But as the National Association of Realtors’ senior policy representative for
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The Biggest Deal Clint L. Sherwood, CCIM, and Craig D. Timmins, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp. in Naples, Fla., represented FTC Naples in the more than $49.9 million sale of a 161,000 sf office property in Naples to an undisclosed
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Economic DriverAs the newly elected 100th president of the Michigan Association of Realtors, Bill Milliken, CCIM, CIPS, president of Milliken Realty Co., in Ann Arbor, intends to engage the state’s Realtor community “to broaden its horizons and reach out for
- Lending Decisions
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During the past three decades, community banks have substantially increased their presence in commercial real estate lending, according to a 2012 FDIC Community Banking Study. Between 1984 and 2011, commercial real estate lending doubled from 13.2 percent of community banks’