NAI Global’s Top 10 Most-Read Blogs

 

The NAI Global Newslink is a top source for news, trends, and all the latest in the commercial real estate industry. As we’ve transitioned into 2020 and the new decade, let’s take a look at the most-read blogs to date!

Catch up on last year’s biggest stories:

1. China Driving Change in Last Mile Delivery

As e-commerce continues to push the boundaries for CRE’s industrial sector, China took a strong stand in optimizing the last-mile delivery module. This story explores the changing innovations with the introduction of multi-location pick-up points that speed up the delivery process. 

2. 20 Secondary Cities to Watch in 2018 (and Why)

In 2018, we saw a big shift of focus for CRE development locations. The biggest metros around the globe weren’t the only place that investors were after as strategies moved towards secondary and tertiary cities. 

3. 4 Industrial Real Estate Trends That Will Stick Around in the New Year

E-commerce growth, high ROIs, and demand outweighing supply were just some of the trends that were set to remain strong into 2019. Looking back, these predictions became a reality – and much of this information is still accurate in 2020.  

4. Updating Your Office Building: 7 Things Today’s Tenants Consider Must-Haves

The office sector has been constantly evolving as tenant demands continue changing. Some of the biggest things that tenants were looking for in their workspace locations were speedy wifi connectivity, eco-conscious properties, strong security, and easy-to-access parking. 

5. 7 Other Options Besides Excel to Keep You Organized

If you’re not a fan of the classic Excel spreadsheets, don’t worry. Other tech tools can help you stay organized. And, this list remains relevant. Check it out for great options to replace Excel. 

6. What Does the Retail Landscape Look Like in 2018?

It’s not surprising that a retail article (or two) made the list. 

With so much change happening in the global retail scene, CRE pros were desperate to know what to expect. Even two years later, we’re still wondering where exactly the retail landscape is going – making this story worth the read. 

7. What Will Happen To Retail’s Empty Big Box Stores?

With big box stores closing all around the country, it was leaving these giant commercial assets uninhabited. However, it wasn’t all doom and gloom – it actually provided CRE with tons of opportunities for new business. 

8. 5 Ways to Vet Potential Commercial Real Estate Tenants

A good tenant makes a successful deal. Finding the right CRE tenant isn’t always easy. If you haven’t yet, check out these 5 tips for some great tenant-screening strategies. 

9. Here’s Why FinTech is Booming

Finance Technology was all the rage in 2019. And, it still is. If you’re interested in FinTech, give this blog a read. 

10. Will Shipping Containers be the Next Big CRE Architecture Trend?

CRE’s physical spaces have been transforming for the past two years. In 2019, there was a lot of attention being placed on the possibility that shipping containers would be the next ‘it’ thing in the commercial landscape. The trend did make its mark on the industry, but it didn’t necessarily take over. 

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