April 10, 2019
The Website: An Under-Utilized Tool in Economic Development
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
It’s a digital-first world and many economic development organizations (EDOs) aren’t living in it. These often under-staffed, under-funded and under-appreciated organizations are tasked with building and growing the communities where we live and play. With so many priorities, managing an effective digital presence is often executed “when time permits.” RealMassive is currently conducting a survey of […]
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February 14, 2019
Amazon Pulls Out of NYC: A Lesson for EDOs Everywhere
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
Hindsight is always 20/20. It’s much easier to look back at what went awry, determine why a deal fell through than to manage it in the middle of the process. That being said, looking at how the proposed Amazoon headquarters in Long Island City collapsed in on itself is a very informative study for every […]
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February 12, 2019
The Ultimate Relocation Checklist
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
If you’ve considered moving your corporate office, retail store or other commercial business, you know how overwhelming the preparation and planning of relocation can be. And the bigger the company, the more challenging the task. To keep the move moving, get your employees up and running in their new space as quickly as possible. Also, it’s […]
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January 24, 2019
HQ2 | Lessons Learned from the Amazon Sweepstakes
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
All eyes have been on Amazon as they’ve journeyed in a very public way for HQ2. The decision has been made. (congratulations, New York and Arlington!). Now, it’s worth assessing what commercial real estate investors and economic development offices can learn from the HQ2 Sweepstakes. First and foremost, it’s important to keep in mind what skillset […]
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January 8, 2019
How Creating An Experience for Shoppers is Key to Brick-and-Mortar Success
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Brick-and-Mortar stores are rapidly declining.” However, there’s a recently growing movement that says, on the contrary, they are actually doing just fine. Just take a look at the numbers. For real estate firm Marcus & Millichap, vacancy rates are at the lowest the company has seen in 15 years. On a national […]
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December 20, 2018
CREtech New York | Disrupting Commercial Real Estate in 2018
Andrea Jarvis | Thought Leadership
This has been a big year in the world of commercial real estate technology. From the inception of numerous innovative startups, to the historical amount of funds invested in them – in 2018, technology disrupted the commercial real estate industry. We had the opportunity to wrap up the year at the CREtech New York Venture Conference on […]
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December 11, 2018
Entrepreneurs & Economic Development Offices: A Symbiotic Relationship
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
Entrepreneurs possess a spirit and enthusiasm for growth and innovation comparable to that of a community’s economic development office. While both parties are ultimately working towards a similar goal, their paths may not cross early or often enough. In order for entrepreneurs to achieve business success and economic development organizations (EDOs) to achieve community growth, […]
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December 4, 2018
Gen Zs vs Millenials at Work & Their Impact On CRE
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
Gen Zs vs Millenials at Work (and What That Means for CRE) The workforce is always changing – changing in the ways we work, where we work, and who we work with. And with each new generation that enters the workforce, a new set of expectations comes along with them. As Gen Z begins to […]
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November 13, 2018
Improving Sales In Commercial Real Estate: 3 Tips For Success
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
Improving sales in commercial real estate or in any business or sales venture requires focused determination and a commitment to meeting and exceeding goals. In commercial real estate, the pace is fast and ever-changing, which means you are juggling multiple factors that are both in and out of your control. To make the most of […]
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October 28, 2018
Commercial Property Listings: Reaching More Audiences
RealMassive | Thought Leadership
You know the ins and outs of all of your commercial property listings and love sharing the ways each of them are unique, but getting connected with the perfect buyer isn’t always as simple as waving the magic wand. So how can you get connected with more potential buyers and ensure that your unique listings […]
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