10 Famous US Architects Who Have Made A Difference

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What makes one building different from the next? After all, they’re all made of the same basic elements – brick, stone, cement, metal, and glass. Innovative architects incorporate brilliant design and ingenious innovation to create iconic buildings that reflect the past, present, and future. The Egyptian Pyramids and the Taj Mahal in India are two…

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Office Privacy: A Perk More Craved Than A Salary Increase?

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We recently surveyed over 2,100 U.S. office workers to learn what they like – and dislike – about their office layout. While we read and hear a lot about the major benefits to employees of coworking office layouts and open office floorplans, the people actually working in offices sometimes see things differently. Contrary to popular…

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12 Essential Books for CRE Professionals

As skim reading becomes the norm for many individuals, the value of a good book to help you stand apart from the competition and deep dive into industry trends and challenges cannot be overstated. So, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of books to help commercial real estate professionals diversify and grow both their career and…

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How Do Commercial Real Estate Loans Work?

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Commercial real estate loans are used to develop, purchase, or renovate income-producing property. The property can be owner-occupied, leased to tenants, or a combination of both. What Are the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans? There are a variety of commercial real estate loans available, depending on what the loan will be used for:…

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6 Office Amenities that Appeal to Millennials

By Andrei Login There’s nothing more daunting than spending every day in a dull and boring office cranking out work in a small cubicle. Besides turning you into a lifeless robot, monotony also takes a significant toll on productivity and work quality. Millennials and generation Z-ers, which are now the largest age group in the…

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What is Real Estate Crowdfunding and How Does it Work?

In recent times, crowdfunding has gained real traction as a viable way for businesses to raise money. Under the crowdfunding model, you don’t have to rely on a single investor, instead reaching out to a large pool of investors who each contribute a small amount of money towards a business venture. The basic premise is…

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The Ultimate Guide to Opening Your First Office

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Opening your first office is about a lot more than finding office space and signing a lease. In fact, that’s usually the easiest part of setting up your first office. There are a bunch of things to do before, during, and after opening your new office to make sure that everything goes well. Here’s a…

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7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Commercial Real Estate Broker

If you just managed to kick-start the business venture you’ve always dreamed of, then congratulations are in order! Now that you’ve taken the leap, the next step is finding an awesome base where you can be your most productive self on a daily basis. Don’t underestimate this phase, because locating the perfect place for your…

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The 10 Most Annoying Things for Millennials at Work

There’s no such thing as the perfect office setup. Whether you work in a cubicle, a private office, an open office or a coworking space, chances are you’ll find something to complain about. For a long time, people fought against the cubicle design, arguing that it hindered productivity, discouraged communication and created feelings of claustrophobia…

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