Would there be enough buyers? It seems the current influx of buyers is sufficient to buy any and all reasonably priced, functional, second-generation building in the Treasure Valley. Obviously, there are many qualifications in that statement and I will address those later. Most active Commercial Real Estate Advisors, or more commonly known as “brokers,” within our office receive three to four calls per month from first-time buyers or buyers from outside the market targeting investments in southern

What makes a great negotiation?  For some it’s when one party is the clear winner and the other party loses their shorts.  If the negotiation happens to be for a one-time purchase and you never transact with that company again, maybe this definition applies. Commercial real estate negotiations however are much different as the parties inevitably will interact again either on the same deal, a future deal or with a different but related party.  Take, for example a lease negotiation where the tenant’s

BY Colliers International knowledge leader – Edited by Scott Raebe, colliers Boise

Over the years, industrial tenants have typically operated in urban areas separate from residential neighborhoods and retail centers. But as the availability of large industrial land becomes more scarce, industrial occupiers are

It is with great honor and privilege that I serve as the 2017 Idaho CCIM Chapter President.  I must admit a very personal connection to CCIM, which is my late Grandfather became an honorary member in 1969 when CCIM expanded from its roots in California across the United States.  Like many people who witnessed the Great Depression, Granddaddy Don, was an extremely hard worker and he loved the real estate business.  He was the most gregarious and honorable person I knew and was one heck of a story teller.  Is there any wonder CCIM wanted him as an ambassador?

Among other unprecedented effects of the Great Recession is the lack, or rather absence, of speculative development.  Speculative development is defined as new construction without a formal commitment from a tenant or buyer for the finished product.