Shared space, specifically relating to office space, is something that we’ve discussed before here at American Investment Properties. Back in 2014, we crafted an article detailing shared space as a “new trend.” However, a trend is usually something that dies down after time and it looks like this concept is here to stay. The Emergence of [...]
A Starbucks location can have a huge affect on the neighborhoods that surround them. This is known as the "Starbucks effect". If you see a new Starbucks, or similar high-priced competitor store pop up in your neighborhood, rest assured it’s a positive symptom of thriving real estate values. How do we know? Well, Zillow conducted research [...]
Maybe podcasts are your “thing” and you can’t go a day without tuning into at least one. Or, maybe you have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about when I say “podcast,” so, lets begin here. Podcasts are free audio programs distributed over the Internet. You can download them and listen to them as you please, essentially [...]
As you know, each month we craft and produce a video detailing important events and happenings in the Real Estate industry and provide key terminology to better arm our audience with the information that they find most useful. In our first video of 2017, we provided our audience with a brief yet informative breakdown of the [...]
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve taken a handful of online quizzes determining if I’m more right or left-brain dominant, and I’m sure I’m not alone in this. The theory of right-brain vs. left-brain is long running and truly compelling at that. However, how much do we actually know about the truth of brain [...]
As we celebrate this New Year and the new beginnings it brings we can’t help but to think of what we plan to accomplish in these next 12 months. Nearly one-half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but just 8% follow-through and accomplish their goals. Why is this statistic of success so small? Well, the unfortunate [...]
As the new year begins, it is imperative to view and investigate the economy and commercial real estate trends of the fourth quarter of 2017. Topics discussed in this overview will be the Federal reserve rates, the unemployment rate, payroll employment, and the commercial real estate market, specifically the retail, office, and industrial sectors. The Federal [...]
As we look back and review the information that we’ve shared throughout the year, we consider the positive changes in the commercial real estate market and recall the various commercial real estate terms, industry speak, and Hot Topics that we’ve discussed. We also reflect on the influx of urgent care centers, Long Island’s ever-changing downtowns, and [...]
As we closely approach the 2017 presidential election, you may be considering the impact this election has on commercial real estate. While we will not discuss the presidential candidates and their political views, we will look at the overall impending election as well as the key variables that are proven to affect the commercial real [...]
Fact: As we enter the month of November, the holiday season is officially upon us. And while the season can be a fun and joyous time offering a chance to reconnect with friends and family, it can also be very stressful. Many people look forward to the holiday season and the start of a new year [...]
