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In today’s competitive commercial real estate market, commercial property branding plays a vital role in helping you attract and retain stellar tenants. Square footage and basic amenities aren’t enough anymore. Most tenants want to rent spaces that reflect their own identities and cultures.

Effective financial management is crucial for commercial property owners and the property managers who support them. Managing accounts payable and receivable is an important aspect of commercial real estate financial management.

Mastering budget projections for your commercial portfolio helps you manage your properties more smoothly and enjoy long-term profitability. Savvy commercial property owners and their managers leverage technology, stay on top of market trends, and proactively manage expenses by reviewing data and sticking to a strategic plan.

Most marketers agree that it is more cost effective to retain a current customer than to find and sign on a new one. The same is true of tenants. Showing your appreciation for your tenants can help you create a positive environment at your property, strengthen your relationships with your tenants and improve tenant retention.

Is the commercial real estate market finally rounding a corner? Many CRE professionals believe 2025 will be a better year for commercial real estate than the last few years. Understanding trends in the real estate market can help you build a more profitable portfolio.

Is your Minnesota commercial property ready for winter? September is a good time to put together your snow removal and winter maintenance plan. Clarity Commercial can help you learn what your property needs and arrange a snow removal vendor so you know your property will remain accessible and safe through the winter months.

If you are new to commercial leasing, haven’t negotiated your lease in a while, or are in the middle of negotiations and don’t know how to read the agreement, we’re here to help. Understanding essential commercial real estate terms can significantly impact the outcome of your negotiations.

We’re halfway through 2024, and it looks like multifamily, retail, and industrial properties are bouncing back from last year’s slump, while office vacancies continue to rise. If you’re looking for ways to cut your costs as your portfolio recovers, we have five ideas on how you can lower occupancy costs to improve portfolio performance.

Commercial real estate in the Twin Cities has been on a rollercoaster ride since 2020. The impacts of the pandemic continue to affect many commercial real estate markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

When you can save money managing your property, it’s a win. When you can save money and keep your tenants happy, it’s a win-win. And when you can also help the environment, it’s a no-brainer.