- Market-Focused Education
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“One of the great things about CCIM is its ability to respond to market changes with specialized education,” says Jay Olshonsky, president of NAI Global. The courses offered through CCIM Institute’s Ward Center for Real Estate Studies “reflect what is
- CCIM Connections
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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
- March/April Online Deal Makers
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Industrial Joe D. Pelayo, CCIM, of Total Real Estate Consultants in Coral Springs, Fla., represented JBJE Commercial Properties LLC in the more than $2.8 million purchase of the 35,563 sf Tamarac Arch industrial property in Tamarac, Fla., from Silverstein Enterprises.
- Deal Makers
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The Biggest DealJill K. Rasmussen, CCIM, of The Davis Group in Minneapolis and two partners represented National Marrow Donor Program in the 15 year, $131 million lease of a 237,500 sf build to suit development in Minneapolis from United Properties.
- Cash Flow in Retirement: Reverse Mortgages or a Retained Life Estate
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This is the ninth article in a series on real estate gifting. Real estate professionals and their clients should consider all options when discussing the charitable donation of real property. Real Estate Gifting Realized, a new program launched by the
- 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
- Deal Makers
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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: A Valuable Charitable Gift
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Billions of dollars are given to charities but only about 2 percent of that amount is in real estate. Although the average value of a real estate donation is in excess of $600,000, approximately 80 percent of real estate gifts
- Charitable Donations of Life Insurance
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Life insurance is often overlooked as a gifting option when individuals are considering gifts to charities, but it can be an effective way to provide a charity with funds for future work. Thus, the gift of a life insurance policy
- 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
- CCIM Connections
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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
- Deal Makers
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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
- Market Analyst
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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
- Media Momentum
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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.