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The CCIM Institute Blog
The CCIM Institute Blog features dealmaking, networking and technology news. We explore market trends, investment strategies, and expert insights into the commercial real estate industry. The stories we feature provide an informed look into the latest market strategies, best practices, and innovative ideas shaping the leaders in the field.
The blog is moderated by Hannah Donegan, Marketing Manager.
Why Commercial Real Estate Is a Smarter Bet in Today’s Volatile Market
By Steve Rich, 2025 CCIM Institute Global President In times of market uncertainty, smart investors don’t just brace for impact—they rethink their strategy. And right now, with persistent volatility shaking the stock market, commercial real estate (CRE) is...
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Transaction Trifecta: How a CCIM Turned a Single Opportunity into Three
Jaime Henson, CCIM, is a commercial real estate broker with Crye-Leike Commercial in Memphis and the 2025 CCIM Memphis Metro Chapter President. Her real estate career began on the residential side; her mother worked in residential for years. She found out it...
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The CCIM Institute Spring Forum: Elevate Your Commercial Real Estate Career in Miami
In a world where digital connections are more common than ever, face-to-face interactions remain invaluable. Deals are built on trust, expertise, and personal connections — and the best way to establish those is by meeting industry peers in person. Whether you...
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Innovations in Office Space Reuse
When it comes to Office Space Conversions, Innovation Shows Few Limits CCIM Designees today are at the forefront of representing and supporting organizations in transforming properties from office spaces to something completely innovative and different...
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Top 5 STDB Tools: How CRE Professionals Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology
1. Esri’s Business Analyst & ArcGIS Online Who Uses It? Investment sales professionals Economic development professionals Site selection specialists How It’s Used Esri’s Business Analyst and ArcGIS Online provide interactive mapping, market research, and...
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Commercial Real Estate in 2025: Hurdles and Horizons
Here's an overview of the current landscape and what industry professionals can anticipate: Industrial Real Estate The industrial sector remains robust, primarily driven by sustained demand for logistics and warehousing facilities. E-commerce growth continues...
Looking Ahead: Building on CCIM Excellence in 2025
As we step into 2025, The CCIM Institute continues to set the gold standard in commercial real estate education. For over 50 years, we have empowered professionals to achieve remarkable success through our premier education programs and a global network that...
Artificial Intelligence: An Intern in the Palm of Your Hand
Author: Bo Barron, CCIM Bo Barron, CCIM, is CEO/managing director of Barron Commercial Group, a successful brokerage firm in Owensboro, Ky. He also owns and manages a small family-owned commercial real estate portfolio. A third generation commercial real...
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Reconfiguring Office Spaces: How CCIMs Help Small Businesses Thrive in a Changing Market
Helping Business Owners Reconfigure Office Space The trend towards reconfiguring office spaces reflects significant shifts in the commercial real estate market, driven largely by the rise of hybrid work models and the evolving needs of businesses and employees...
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