More SIORs At Ohio Equities Than Almost Any Other Columbus Brokerage

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Alexa Broylescolumbus, commercial real estate, CRE, industrial, office, sior

Did you know that our office has FIVE Industrial and Office specialists who have earned their SIOR designation? The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation indicates the industry’s most capable and experienced industrial and office practitioners. Around the world, there are approximately 3,600 members in 45 countries. There are only about 46 practicing who have earned the designation in Central Ohio, meaning roughly 1 of every 9 of the SIORs in Columbus work for NAI Ohio Equities. The rigorous curriculum paired with the prerequisites for experience and endorsements…

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Community Propels Columbus Neighborhood Forward

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Alexa Broylescolumbus, commercial real estate, CRE, industrial, investment, land, office, retail, transactions, Warehouse

NAI Ohio Equities had a strong February with more than 20 closings this month. Our office sold or leased more than 182,600 square feet, and signed or renewed leases with 15 tenants. Our featured property this month is 895 Parsons Avenue, a 9,700 square foot freestanding building on the city’s south end nestled within the neighborhood of Schumacher Place, which sits adjacent to German Village, Merion Village, Southern Orchards, and is in close proximity to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital in the United States. The building houses both…

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2021: A Record-Setting Year in Commercial Real Estate

February 3, 2022July 18, 2022 Alexa Broylescolumbus, commercial real estate, CRE, industrial, investment, land, office, transactions

Commercial real estate transactions totaled $809 billion last year as investors loaded up on warehouses and apartment buildings to capitalize on the e-commerce boom and record-setting rents, according to “Commercial Properties Saw Record Sales in ’21” published by The Wall Street Journal. It was no different at NAI Ohio Equities, where we celebrated another landmark year! As we prepare for 2022, we wanted to take a look back and share with you our most significant transactions of 2021! Top 5 Industrial Leases Industrial transactions rose to new highs with the…

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Thinking About Investing in Multifamily? Start Here.

January 6, 2022July 18, 2022 Alexa BroylesCarter Stephens, commercial real estate, Conor David, CRE, industrial, investment, Investment Sales Team, land, multifamily, retail, transactions, Tyler Watkins, Warehouse

Overall, 2021 was a strong year for NAI Ohio Equities. December closings included several land deals and office leases. One of our largest transactions for the month was the sale of Huntwork Gardens, a multifamily portfolio located in Pickerington, Ohio, consisting of 24 units. Huntwork Gardens presented investors with a well-maintained asset that offered both short and long-term paths for return on investment. The 100% occupied property had current rents well below the submarket average which created an opportunity for investors to capitalize on the rent delta. The condition and…

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Seven Ways to Prepare for an Industrial Property Search Heading into 2022

December 16, 2021January 14, 2022 Alexa BroylesBlake DeCrane, columbus, commercial real estate, CRE, Curt Berlin, industrial, Industrial Property Team, matt osowski, Warehouse

The landscape for acquiring industrial property has changed dramatically over the past year. After brick-and-mortar retail came to a screeching halt in early 2020 due to the COVID -19 pandemic, online purchases soared, and since then, retailers have been leasing the existing industrial warehouse space in Columbus, Ohio, at an unparalleled pace. The NAI Ohio Equities Industrial Property Team explained that their business has flip-flopped with the majority of their 2021 representation being on the tenant side, where it has traditionally been on the landlord side. Industrial warehouse space is…

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Office Space is Desired in Central Ohio – If it’s the Right Kind

December 9, 2021January 14, 2022 Alexa Broylesandy dutcher, columbus, commercial real estate, CRE, industrial, investment, land, matt gregory, office, Office Brokerage Group, Phillip Bird, retail, transactions, Warehouse

November transactions remained steady for NAI Ohio Equities. Our team closed more than 25 commercial real estate transactions, equating to more than 662,400 square feet. Of the month’s transactions, nearly one-third were office space. The conversation about remote work and whether or not to return to the office is continuing as we approach 2022 and round out the second year of the pandemic. Though recent trends such as “The Great Resignation” have fueled the fire with regard to remote work, there are signs that organizations want employees back in the…

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Ohio Equities Finds Industrial Warehouse Space Fueling BARK Co. Expansion and Job Growth

October 18, 2021January 14, 2022 Alexa BroylesBARK, Blake DeCrane, columbus, columbus ohio, commercial real estate, CRE, Curt Berlin, industrial, Industrial Property Team, jobs, matt osowski, Warehouse

The rapidly expanding Original BARK Company announced in a press release last week that it would be creating 500 full-time jobs in Columbus over the next four years, tripling its staff. Launched in 2012 with its monthly, themed subscription, BARK Box, BARK has now expanded to include BARK Super Chewer, BARK Bright and BARK Eats. The success of these expansions, and specifically the success of BARK Eats, drove co-founder Carly Strife to think about expanding its industrial space here in Columbus, Ohio, which accounts for some of the job creation…

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Looking for an Investment Property? Self-Storage May Offer a Unique Opportunity

October 7, 2021July 18, 2022 Alexa BroylesCarter Stephens, columbus, columbus ohio, commercial real estate, Conor David, distribution, industrial, Investment Sales Team, just leased, multi-family, office, property, retail, self-storage, Tyler Watkins, Warehouse

September commercial real estate transactions remained steady and accounted for roughly 325,000 sq. ft. in sold or leased, office, investment, industrial, and retail properties in our office. One of our largest sales was 485 Lee Street in Belpre, Ohio. The self-storage facility featured nearly 78,000 sq. ft. of rentable space and an astounding 465 units. Self-storage continues to be a desired investment sector, and has gained significant interest recently for several reasons. To begin, explained Investment Team Broker, Tyler Watkins, self-storage properties tend to be easier to manage and have…

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August Transactions in Central Ohio

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Amy Karnescolumbus, commercial real estate, delaware, for sale, industrial, investment, land, leased, office, ohio, real estate investment, sold, Warehouse

August did not slow down this year for commercial real estate transactions. Our office closed on a number of industrial, investment, land, retail and office properties. One of our largest sales was 105 Innovation Court in Delaware, Ohio. This 60,000 SF industrial investment property sold for $5,700,000 by Doug Shull. The Central Ohio Commercial Real Estate market continues to be a great market for both small businesses and larger corporations. Get in touch with us if you need an opinion of value on your commercial space!

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July Transactions – Another Hot Month for Central Ohio Real Estate

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Amy Karnescolumbus, commercial real estate, CRE, for lease, industrial, investment, land, leased, mulit-family, office, retail, transactions

July was another busy month for NAI Ohio Equities. Our office closed on another record number of industrial, office and retail properties. One of our large office sales included the sale of the former Volunteers of America building located at 1776-1780 E. Broad Street. It was sold for $3,510,000. You can read more about the sale here. The Central Ohio Commercial Real Estate market continues to be a great market for both small businesses and larger corporations. Get in touch with us if you need an opinion of value on…