Plug in: Tight industrial market makes being connected critical for buyers, tenants
The industrial property vacancy rate in Northeast Ohio at a historically low 2.5 percent. The cost of capital as well as a lack of new inventory coming online has made for a frustrating time for those needing new property to expand their business. Though Northeast Ohio is a market that typically gets a lot of … Continued
Read moreCleveland’s Rail Revolution: A Catalyst for Urban Transformation
The potential expansion of rail service through Cleveland is a development that’s not receiving its due recognition. Recently, four Ohio rail routes were chosen for passenger service expansion, with funding allocated for construction plans. This is a pivotal moment for our city. Currently, Cleveland’s passenger rail service is lackluster, offering limited, infrequent, and inconvenient east-west travel. But … Continued
Read moreCushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate Opens Downtown Office in Cleveland’s Iconic Halle Building
At Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate, we strongly believe in practicing what we preach. That’s why opening a downtown office is a natural progression for us. Our new office in the renowned Halle Building on Euclid Avenue offers 5,000 square feet of prime, high-profile space, opening June 15th, 2023 The decision to choose … Continued
Read moreIs Cleveland the Next 18-Hour City?
Cleveland is a rising 18-hour city, and we have the potential to become one of the most vibrant and livable cities in the Midwest. To achieve this, we have to invest in education & jobs and overhaul our infrastructure to meet the needs of a new generation of city dwellers and employers. Those planning efforts … Continued
Read more5 Important Commercial Trends for 2023
As we approach the end of 2022, it’s natural to start thinking about what the next year might bring for the commercial real estate market. Here are five commercial real estate trends that we expect to see in 2023: 1. Continued growth of e-commerce and the need for warehouses and distribution centers The COVID-19 pandemic … Continued
Read moreBlack Friday’s Impact on Retail Real Estate
Black Friday 2022 was undoubtedly one for the books. Despite concerns about inflation, Black Friday sales raked in a record $9.12 billion worldwide. What’s more, in-person shopping increased nearly 3% this year compared to last, and visits to physical stores on Thanksgiving Day alone leaped 19.7%. Each holiday season is crucial to retailers’ success. … Continued
Read moreWhat Is a Sale-Leaseback, and Is It Right for Me?
Commercial real estate investors are facing an interesting market in Cleveland, with interest rate increases and construction costs, many are wondering if it’s time to consider a sale-leaseback. Simon Caplan, SIOR, a partner at CRESCO Real Estate, recently sat down with Smart Business to discuss who should consider a sale-leaseback, especially in this tight industrial … Continued
Read moreStorefronts and Retail Space: 3 Reasons They Are Here to Stay
While the COVID-19 pandemic was ravaging retail businesses in 2020 and into 2021, many assumed that the increase of e-commerce would change the retail landscape, thus eliminating the need for storefronts and retail space. In the first two quarters of 2022, retailers have opened more than 4,200 stores, exceeding this year’s store closings by 240%. … Continued
Read moreBroker Spotlight: Bill Stevens
Broker Spotlight: Bill Stevens For broker Bill Stevens, it is all about Cleveland. As the city’s self-proclaimed “biggest cheerleader,” joining Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate just made sense. “I’m the biggest cheerleader there is for Cleveland, my siblings are sick of hearing about what came from Cleveland, and who was born in Cleveland…” … Continued
Read more6 Questions to Ask When Looking for Northeast Ohio Warehouse Space
It’s well documented by now that the Northeast Ohio warehouse market is hot, and the perfect space is becoming increasingly difficult to find. We sat down with George Pofok, CCIM, SIOR, a principal at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate, to dive into the market and explain the nuances of bulk distribution and warehouse … Continued
Read moreWhat on Earth is Going on in the Flats South?
We’ve been promised revitalization of the Flats South and the city of Cleveland is ready for it. The gentrification of a rust belt neighborhood written off as an urban casualty needs something to prime the pump and establish it as a destination. And that something is whiskey! Enter Cleveland Whiskey. In 2020 the local distiller … Continued
Read moreFinding Office Space in Cleveland – What Works for You?
The office of the past, if you go back far enough, was fraught with inefficiency. Information had to be chiseled on stone tablets and awkwardly carried from place to place. Asking for revisions was a big hairy deal. “Hey, it’s not like this is all carved in stone!” was not a thing you could say. But by the … Continued
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