Year: 2017

News 

NAI Ohio Equities’ Own Santa Claus

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NAI Ohio Equities has their very own Santa Claus in Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Michael Jennings. Jennings, who has worked for NAI Ohio Equities for over 10 years and has been involved in the North Linden Toy Run for just as long. The North Linden Toy Run works in direct affiliation with the Feddersen Rec Center in North Linden, an underprivileged section of Columbus. “The rec center will send out requests to all the local area schools to the children that may be less than privileged during this time of year,” explains…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

4 Ways that Driverless Cars Could Impact the CRE Industry

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Companies ranging from the big automakers in Detroit to tech firms in Silicon Valley are pouring research dollars into driverless cars, and this development is projected to completely change the future of commercial real estate. This transition creates opportunities for new investment as well as challenges for existing properties. Demand for parking The biggest effect of driverless cars will be a reduction in demand for parking. As cars become fully autonomous, passengers can be dropped off at their final destination and continue to pick up other passengers or park themselves…

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Patrick Larrimer Assists The Animal Health Organization Find a Home

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The Animal Health Organization, a new 501(c)(3) whose goal it is to provide high-quality, low-cost services to animals, shelters, and families has finally found a home. The non-profit has recently opened at 7206 Gooding Blvd in Delaware, Ohio. The organization provides an array of services to animals including medical care, sheltering, and even providing food, shelter, supplies and medical care to animals of homeless or low-income families. “For a small non-profit, it is truly a miracle when you find a location that meets, and exceeds your expectations and needs. Not…

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Designations in Commercial Real Estate

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At NAI Ohio Equities, we pride ourselves on being the top Commercial Real Estate company in Central Ohio. Many of our agents have put in time and energy to achieve industry designations, such as CCIM, SIOR or CPM. Those agents stand out from the crowd and provide a high level of service with our industry and company. Commercial Real Estate transactions are some of the most important decisions a business or person can make. Finding the right real estate partner is part of that decision and one that is designated…

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Market Reports 

2017 Third Quarter Market Report: Commercial Real Estate Stays Hot

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The central Ohio commercial real estate market continues to heat up, with both office and industrial vacancy rates remaining relatively flat. Although counterintuitive, we don’t expect to see significant reductions in vacancy even as demand increases. The reason: much of the currently available space is the same space that has been undesired by tenants for years due to lack of amenities and functional obsolescence. So if the vacancy is not falling, what indicators do we have to show the market is truly “hot”? Looking at sale prices per square foot…

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News 

We are Hiring! Commercial Maintenance Technician Needed!

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Commercial Real Estate Company is looking for a skilled Commercial Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include a wide variety of repair tasks, routine and preventative maintenance and other duties as assigned. The qualified candidate will possess detailed knowledge in all phases of commercial maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.   We are looking for a team-oriented person with strong communication and problem-solving skills.   This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary based on experience. Please email resume, references and salary requirements to employment@ohioequities.com for consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview…

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Shopping Malls Turned Warehouse? CRE Might be onto Something

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Over the course of the next few years, nearly 30% of all American malls are expected to close their doors and focus more heavily on online sales. It’s no big surprise that with the rise of offline to online shopping increasing at a fast pace, retailers are focusing their efforts on e-commerce business rather than the physical shopping experience. What’s to come of these empty shopping malls? New space for warehouses to launch e-commerce facilities. More shopping center and mall spaces are being repurposed for industrial distribution as e-commerce begins…

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