Where Did Etiquette Go?
Common etiquette, at least what I have learned and practiced, has certainly evolved in ways that are very different today. “Please” and “thank you” have…
Editorials
Happy New Year! Is It Really Time for Change?
The ongoing tradition of making a list of positive changes you want to implement in your life in a new year can actually be productive….
2018: The Closing Chapter for The Current Boom?
Having been in the commercial real estate business since 1984, I have experienced three boom and bust cycles throughout my career. The beginning of the…
How One ‘Restaurateur’ Transformed Downtown Philly From Sleepy to Swanky
In a new book by Enrico Moretti, “The New Geography of Jobs,” Moretti provides a deep dive where job opportunities are and why that is…
The New Generation and Changes in Commercial Real Estate
One of the most active industrial markets in the country can be found in Chicago. Commercial Real Estate properties there can easily make $300,000 –…
San Franciscans: Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth?
San Francisco’s Mayor, Ed Lee, just announced a $10.1 billion city budget, with increased spending to address homelessness. The two-year budget proposal, which includes a…
Cities Across the US Need to Carefully Consider Zoning Changes
Asking our government to be proactive may seem like a long shot, but the City leaders across the country need to understand the impact of…
Game Changer: How Retailers Can Compete with Amazon Drone Delivery Service
Amazon continues to take center stage in retail thanks to a variety of things they’ve done right– great customer service, competitive pricing, unbeatable product mix, reliable…
Our History on Domestic Spending and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate
In 1981, President Reagan took office on a program of heavy domestic spending and fixing international trade disparities that were threatening American jobs. The economic…
Why San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors Cannot Avoid Enforcement of Building Codes
On the heels of the recent tragic Oakland fire, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is working to protect our artist community by preventing enforced…