By: Jake Taylor, leasing and brokerage associate Many factors contribute to an employee’s productivity. Work-life balance, career satisfaction, and overall health and well-being are just a few areas that influence an employee’s ability to perform at his or her highest potential. And yet, one area often overlooked by company decision-makers when it comes to bringing…
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Our employee Q&A series rolls on with the next spotlight landing on Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher Thames. Since graduating from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, Christopher has impacted our team with his leadership and market expertise. His experience in building maintenance and tenant relations has equipped…
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By: Edwin Moss, executive vice president It should come as no surprise to hear that technology is one of the biggest driving forces shaping today’s commercial real estate industry. According to Forbes, in 2017 venture investors financed over $5 billion in real estate technology – that’s more than 150 times the $33 million invested in…
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By: John Hardin, vice president of office sales and leasing 2017 was a year of emerging trends in the way both large companies and small businesses approached the use of their office space. From the rise of the coworking environment to more companies utilizing industrial-office flex space, the increasing competition to attract and retain top…
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Next up in our employee Q&A blog series is Will Hollingsworth. In April of 2017, Will moved from Atlanta to Birmingham and joined J.H. Berry as a project manager. He specializes in handling tenant relations and overseeing tenant and capital improvements across J.H. Berry’s portfolio of managed properties. His work consists of managing financial and…
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By Jess Ragsdale, transaction and project coordinator Over the past decade, Birmingham has been riding the momentum of a streak of commercial revitalization projects, including the emergence of new entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, hotels and retail shops. While many industries have enjoyed the economic benefits of this resurgence, the commercial real estate industry has particularly…
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Get to know the team members at J.H. Berry & Gilbert with our new employee engagement Q&A Series. We will be putting the spotlight on individual members of our firm so that you can get to know more about them and what they do each day in the commercial real estate industry. First up is…
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by Michael Reilly The growing popularity of the coworking space has been a buzz of conversation in commercial real estate circles over the past few years, and it’s a trend that offers unique business opportunities for tenants, landlords and brokers alike. Coworking spaces are offices available on a membership or subscription basis that are mutually…
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By Bill Gunn While the Millennial generation is making its impact on commercial real estate, a new wave of technology companies also brings about new demands and expectations for buying and leasing commercial space. Many of these tech companies start small but can grow incredibly fast, which creates a problem when it comes to forming…
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When searching for a restaurant space to lease there are a few important things to keep in mind. The first is decide whether to lease or buy the space. Purchasing a building is a long-term commitment that is often reserved by restaurant owners with experience in the restaurant world or who have partners with…
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