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Commercial Leasing

Signing a commercial office lease is a significant commitment. Most Omaha office leases run three to five years, which means the decision you make today will shape your operating environment and overhead structure for a meaningful stretch of time. Going in prepared makes a real difference. Here are five questions worth asking before you sign,…

Commercial Real Estate News

Four years after COVID-19 fundamentally disrupted how most office-based businesses operate, Omaha’s commercial real estate market has reached something closer to equilibrium. The adjustment has been uneven, and some predictions from the early pandemic period turned out to be wrong in both directions. Here is a grounded look at where things actually stand. Vacancy Has…

Commercial Leasing

The question of whether to lease or buy office space comes up regularly for growing businesses. On the surface, buying seems to make financial sense. You build equity, you control the space, and you stop paying rent. But for most small and mid-size businesses in Omaha, leasing is the more practical choice, and the reasons…

Informational

Winters are especially tough for commercial buildings. Snow and ice can quickly accumulate and stress out your commercial buildings. And, damages like a roof collapse can literally empty your pockets overnight. Even if you properly take care of your commercial buildings during the other seasons, Mother Nature isn’t always so forgiving. This is especially…

Informational

Virtually every office building has its own strategy in place.  Even if they are part of the same company but housed in a different building, you will notice employees engaged in different practices and the offices set up differently.  However, some of the most successful office building strategies have one thing in common.  Allow…

Informational

A lot of changes took place in the American workforce with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the most significant was that millions of people switched their daily routines and got used to working from home.  Many articles have been published touting the benefits of the work from home model. But what does this mean…

Informational

If you own a commercial building and are looking to add value, it can seem potentially overwhelming. The good news is that there are several steps you can take that will ultimately make the building worth more. Here are a few:   Do cosmetic improvements outdoors. The outside of your building is the first thing people see.…

Informational

Over the last year and a half, many Americans have become accustomed to home offices. Now that things are opening up, some are wondering why they have to go back to an office environment.   Here are four reasons that an office provides a better space for work than your home:   Communication: According to the 2020 State of…

Commercial Leasing

Whether you’re setting up a new shop or expanding on your current business, signing a commercial lease can be exciting! If you’re a lessor, finding the perfect business for your available space is a great feeling too.  Before jumping in, though, it’s smart to make sure many things are squared away, including: Lease expectations. Make…