Bob Garber receives "2014 Broker of the Year" Award

Bob Garber adds "2014 Broker of the Year" to his previous 2008 and 2010 Broker of the Year recogntions. Read more from NAIOP.

Strongest in 15 years — U.S. Economy Update

As the U.S. economy strengthened in 2014, the pace of employment growth accelerated. In the fourth quarter more than 865,000 jobs were created. For 2014 as a whole, the economy added more than 2.95 million jobs, making it the best year for job creation since 1999. Download the report.

Bob Garber, SIOR
Commercial Real Estate Professional
(216) 525-1467
bgarber@crescorealestate.com

Reality Check: Evaluating 7 Industrial Real Estate Predictions

Our new report takes a look back at seven predictions about industrial real estate. Among other topics, the paper explores the impact of e-commerce, shifting consumer behavior, the re-shoring of manufacturing, and the shifts in facility location and design. How closely has the industry tracked according to predictions? Download the report to find out.

Bob Garber, SIOR
Commercial Real Estate Professional
(216) 525-1467
bgarber@crescorealestate.com

3 ways commercial real estate can work for your bottom line

1. Cash flow
2. Equity buildup
3. Tax benefits

Commercial Real Estate commonly refers to office, industrial, retail, self-storage and various other commercial property types. Commercial property should generate income.

Do you need ideas, options or a plan? Let's talk.
Bob Garber, SIOR
Commercial Real Estate Professional
(216) 525-1467
bgarber@crescorealestate.com

Cresco Real Estate has just expanded their services through their latest joint venture opportunity…

Cresco, Continental Realty of Columbus launch property management joint venture

By Stan Bullard, Crain's Cleveland Business (4:30 am, July 22, 2013)

Cushman & Wakefield Cresco in Independence wants to add a property management business and has formed a joint venture with Columbus-based real estate and property management powerhouse Continental Realty Inc. to make it happen quickly.

The two just started the venture with the hiring of Judy Simon, a well-known Northern Ohio property manager, who has been director of asset services at CBRE Group for the last 14 years.

Joseph Barna, a Cresco partner, said the new venture uses contacts and the cross-selling skills of its 18 brokers. Continental Realty will provide its systems and expertise to the venture to assist Ms. Simon in building a management portfolio here.

"We've never provided full-service property management before,” Mr. Barna said. He said the two companies were natural partners because they often work together and are members of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, led by the major international brokerage.

Ms. Simon said she left CBRE because she wanted to prospect for business on her own, which was not her responsibility at CBRE.

David Browning, CBRE's Cleveland managing director, said he wished Ms. Simon well and appreciated her desire to build her own unit.