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For scores of small businesses in our community, the pandemic has forced owners and managers to be more flexible, creative and determined than ever before. For Peak Performance, a physical therapy practice based in the Greater Lansing area, these attributes alongside some strategic partnerships have helped the practice not only survive the last two years, …

Peak Performance — Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Marketplace Read More »

Winters in Michigan can be harsh, and if properties aren’t properly winterized, water damage from frozen or burst pipes can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.  “We encourage all of our property owners to start the winterization process sooner rather than later,” says Eric Chagnon, Business Operations Manager at NAI Mid-Michigan. “All it takes …

Winter is coming. Are you prepared? Read More »

In today’s hyper-competitive real estate market, finding quality commercial real estate listings can be a challenge. While there are many digital tools available, it’s not as easy as a simple Google search. You want to make sure you’re getting the best insight into the properties available in your market. And we know you don’t have …

A Crash Course in Commercial Real Estate Listings Read More »

Thanks to growing vaccination rates and falling case counts nationwide, people are finally daring to dream about life in a post-COVID world. For many business owners, office managers and employees, that means making key decisions about what a transition back to the office looks like. Then COVID-19 pandemic challenged our assumptions about productivity, what we …

Planning for a Post-COVID Return to the Office Read More »

Whether you’re looking to start up a brand new business or your tried-and-true venture is just looking for a space upgrade, the choice between buying or building a commercial space can be a challenging one — especially in today’s market. There are many factors to consider, including your business’ unique needs, what’s available in your …

To Build or To Buy? 3 things to consider when weighing your commercial space options. Read More »

In today’s tough marketplace, gaining a competitive edge comes down to the little things. Whether you’re looking to draw in new customers or looking to attract high quality tenants to rent your commercial space, there are a few low cost upgrades you can do to boost the curb appeal. #1 Throw up a fresh coat …

5 ways to beautify your commercial property without blowing your budget Read More »

While it’s impossible to know exactly what will happen in today’s unpredictable market, the pandemic and its aftermath will continue to change the way we live, work and move around. This presents new challenges for commercial businesses, local governments and urban planners—how do you leverage a changing downtown commercial landscape to create a brighter future …

Flexibility and Necessity: How the pandemic will reshape downtown spaces Read More »

Virtually every industry in the marketplace today has been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. Unlike recessions and financial crises of the past, instigated by more classically economic-driven issues in a few key industries, our current economic situation is more of a black swan — unprecedented, unexpected and with widespread, dire consequences. …

A Market in Flux: Understanding the pandemic-era commercial real estate marketplace Read More »

When you put money into a commercial investment property, you want to make sure that you are capturing every dollar possible (while avoiding as many headaches as possible). Many property owners choose to handle property management themselves. However, fielding maintenance requests, collecting rent, managing tenant turnover and handling the rest of the details alone can …

Top 7 reasons landlords should use a property management company Read More »