Research consistently shows that the act of giving is its own reward. A study in 2007, for example, found that donating to charities spikes "neural activity in areas linked to reward processing," and that if the gift is given voluntarily, then the neural activity increases even more, producing a feel-good state for the body called [...]
Commercial real estate is booming and for a few different, but encouraging, reasons. Current demand for space is outpacing its availability. Just over the first quarter of 2019 vacancies across the US shrunk by 20 basis points. This is causing two developments. First, the current space available has higher value. Second, developers are [...]
Millennials are about to become the largest section of American society, taking over baby boomers. In our previous post we talked about how security concerns are moving millennials offline and into stores. Commercial real estate companies, like Eidi Properties, will benefit from millennials entering the marketplace, but some stores still face challenges. Individual shops must [...]
Last week we wrote a piece on the criteria Eidi Properties use to determine the viability of a potential property. Location, location, location were the three rules discussed. There are other factors, however, beyond the big three, notably, cap rate and occupancy. Although cap rate and occupancy can fall under the three rules, here is [...]
Former four-star Army General and U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell said, "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." At Eidi Properties, we stand firmly by this statement. As a company that has existed for more than two decades, we have worked very hard [...]
Here’s the scenario: you have a great business, but it’s difficult to get to. Perhaps you have a great business that is easy to locate, but there is no parking. Or, your business is located outside of a bustling business district. Any or all of these factors can sink, or limit, an otherwise quality [...]
After Sears’ bankruptcy questions abound as to the viability of the commercial real estate landscape. Many investors are wondering, has the digital age made “Big Box” brick and mortar shopping obsolete? The answer is a resounding no. Sears, Toys R Us and similar large-box, one-stop shopping stores are more compass than a canary in the [...]
Business degrees and MBAs are often seen as validation for business success — and rightfully so. Business schools provide important knowledge and background to help future entrepreneurs navigate the challenging landscape. However, many successful business people will point to a different influence when asked about their path. Often, prosperous business people learned as protégés [...]
