It doesn’t pay to be a small business today

October 1, 2010
By Patrick Braswell
It doesn’t pay to be a small business today

This was the headline from an interested blog that I read, today, coming out of Chicago.  Does it hold true here in Atlanta?  This week I had lunch with a Landlord Rep. and we discuss this very topic.  In our discussion we mentioned that we’re seeing a good number of big deals out in...
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Impact of lease accounting rule could be significant for Commercial Real Estate

September 30, 2010
By Patrick Braswell
Impact of lease accounting rule could be significant for Commercial Real Estate

We’ve spoken, before, about potential changes in how leases will show up on corporations’ books:  Office Space Leases: Will There be Changes Affecting Accounting Treatment for Corporations?  Well, it looks like the topic is now starting to get a little more press.  Below is an excerpt from the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding the changes and how they...
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Innovation in Commercial Real Estate

September 28, 2010
By Patrick Braswell
Innovation in Commercial Real Estate

I’ve been on the forefront of complaining about the lack on innovation in Commercial Real Estate.  Whether it is the fact the most brokerage companies continue to tell their new brokers the best way for new business is to cold call.  Or, the fact the actual process of representing a company evaluating their office...
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Empty Office Space In Metro Atlanta Impacts Us All

September 27, 2010
By Patrick Braswell

Below is a link to a video done by Channel 2 News here in Atlanta.  The video does a good job describing the Atlanta Office Market, and the situation that we’re in right now.  However, Channel 2 News didn’t do a good job allowing me to embed the video on my blog, so you’ll have to...
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Grand Opening of World’s Tallest Building – Burj Khalifa (Burj Dubai)

September 23, 2010
By Patrick Braswell

Below is a video of the Grand Opening of the World’s Tallest Building.  It truly is pretty cool to watch.  Enjoy.
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Great New Lease Management Software from Visual Lease

September 22, 2010
By Patrick Braswell
Great New Lease Management Software from Visual Lease

The one and only Duke Long made me aware of this company and their software.  It looks like a great tool if you are a tenant with multiple locations.  See below for the benefits. Featuring stunning software from Visual Lease. EASY TO USE -User-centered design -Instant access to summary and detail information -Intuitive design allows for minimal training -Makes information available to...
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