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Thoughts and insights from the Pinpoint Commerical leaderhip team

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Thoughts and insights from the Pinpoint Commerical leaderhip team

Thoughts and insights from the Pinpoint Commerical leaderhip team

Building Security Best Practices

Your development is finished, you have some security guards, and your CCTV system is up-to-date. Is your building secure? It might seem as though it is, but there’s so much more to be done. While many developers take steps to ensure that their buildings and tenants are secure, there are some out there…

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2016 Mid-Year Industry Report

2016 has been rolling out quite well for commercial real estate development. Of course, there have been some speed bumps, as we saw in December, 2015–January, 2016. The year began with a decline in oil prices, and this left many concerned with what direction the overall economy would take. Luckily,…

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The Growing Trend of Mixed-Use Communities

We all know the old adage, “It takes a village.” Now, developers are creating modern villages with mixed-use communities.

All over the world, mixed-use communities are emerging as the new development model for modern cities. In the US, they’ve become popular in cities like New York and Boston.…

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How to Build Stronger Business Relationships

To paraphrase a famous quote, people forget words, actions and even faces. You know what they’ll never forget? How you make them feel. When it comes to serious purchases, customers don’t buy from companies—they buy from people. Specifically, people they like and who make them feel good about their…

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Making Public Spaces Better for Seniors

Living your best life means frequenting the places you love. As baby boomers enter retirement, more senior citizens have time to enjoy local amenities and public spaces. These spaces must accommodate the general population, including seniors. By designing safe, accessible public buildings, senior…

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Cybersecurity and Commercial Real Estate

A gradual evolution is happening in the real estate industry. A growing number of commercial real estate (CRE) companies and building owners are adopting new software platforms. These companies utilize the latest cloud, mobile and social media tools to analyze data and manage environmental and security…

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18-Hour Cities to Watch

As was predicted over the past two years, an increasing number of commercial real estate companies are investing in secondary markets. Specifically, in the "18-hour markets" in second tier cities. Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2016, published by the Urban Land Institute

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The Future of Office Design

Imagine your typical office. What are you envisioning? Does your vision consist of rows of cubicles in front of offices with frosted glass walls and large wooden doors? Perhaps you are thinking of something with more of an open concept with lots of large tables for collaboration.

How ever…

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New Technology in Commercial Real Estate

Technology is having a profound impact across the commercial real estate industry, be it in developing, designing, building or leasing commercial space. Not surprisingly, new technology in commercial real estate has been a hot topic of discussion at industry events, including this year’s NAIOP…

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The Brain Game: How Interactive Gaming Keeps Seniors Healthy

What the Heck is Interactive Gaming?

For those of us who came of age long before the Internet, the whole concept of interactive video games can be a little confusing. That said, more and more residents in senior living communities are enjoying the benefits of interactive gaming. Big brands…

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