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Our blog is designed to provide Commercial Real Estate professionals with the latest commercial real estate news, insights, models, and calculations. Whether you're a broker, investor or REIT, we provide you with the information you need to uncover new opportunities and close deals more effectively.

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How AlphaMap's Mobile App is Revolutionizing Location Insights Through the Power of Technology

How AlphaMap's Mobile App is Revolutionizing Location Insights Through the Power of Technology

Discover how mobile apps and location insights platforms are transforming the CRE industry. Learn how the AlphaMap App can give you a competitive edge.

June 7, 2023
Buying Commercial Real Estate with GIS Tools

Buying Commercial Real Estate with GIS Tools

Transform your approach to buying commercial real estate with GIS tools - gain insights, make data-driven decisions and excel in the CRE market with our guide.

May 31, 2023
Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Model

Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Model

Use the discounted cash flow model to make strategic CRE investment decisions. Our comprehensive guide will show how to analyze cash flow using DCF, and more.

May 24, 2023

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How AlphaMap's Mobile App is Revolutionizing Location Insights Through the Power of Technology

How AlphaMap's Mobile App is Revolutionizing Location Insights Through the Power of Technology

Discover how mobile apps and location insights platforms are transforming the CRE industry. Learn how the AlphaMap App can give you a competitive edge.

June 7, 2023
Buying Commercial Real Estate with GIS Tools

Buying Commercial Real Estate with GIS Tools

Transform your approach to buying commercial real estate with GIS tools - gain insights, make data-driven decisions and excel in the CRE market with our guide.

May 31, 2023
Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Model

Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Model

Use the discounted cash flow model to make strategic CRE investment decisions. Our comprehensive guide will show how to analyze cash flow using DCF, and more.

May 24, 2023
Retail Foot Traffic Analysis

Retail Foot Traffic Analysis

Learn retail foot traffic analysis with our comprehensive guide. Enhance your retail strategy, optimize store locations, and make informed investment decisions.

May 17, 2023
What is Foot Traffic?

What is Foot Traffic?

What is foot traffic? Dive into foot traffic's role in retail and its impact on CRE brokers and investors with our informative guide.

May 10, 2023
How to Find Top-Quality Retail Tenants with the TenantFinder™

How to Find Top-Quality Retail Tenants with the TenantFinder™

Looking for quality tenants for your commercial property? Discover how AlphaMap's TenantFinder™ feature can help you find the perfect fit quickly and easily.

May 3, 2023
How Does GIS Work?

How Does GIS Work?

Discover how GIS works and its applications in commercial real estate. Learn to harness its power for valuable insights, better decision-making, and a competiti

April 19, 2023
Understanding your Average Return on Commercial Real Estate Investment

Understanding your Average Return on Commercial Real Estate Investment

Maximize your CRE investments by understanding average return on investment. Learn calculations, tips for finding high-yielding properties, and more.

April 12, 2023
How to Choose Tenants for Your Commercial Property

How to Choose Tenants for Your Commercial Property

Discover how to select high-quality and reliable tenants for your commercial property with our expert guide on how to choose tenants.

April 5, 2023
Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Podcasts to Follow

Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Podcasts to Follow

Discover the top 10 commercial real estate podcasts out there. Learn from the experts and stay up to date with industry news. Read our guide to learn more.

March 22, 2023
Mortgage Loan Processor: When and Why You Need One

Mortgage Loan Processor: When and Why You Need One

When buying a commercial property, understanding the role of a loan processor is essential. Read to learn when and why you need one.

March 15, 2023
How to Calculate Net Operating Income

How to Calculate Net Operating Income

Learn how to calculate net operating income and use it to evaluate the profitability of a potential real estate investment.

March 8, 2023
Finding Property Owner Information with Ease

Finding Property Owner Information with Ease

Finding property owner contact information can be a challenge. Read the blog to learn how to find it quickly and easily using GIS tools.

March 1, 2023
Why a Rent Roll is an Essential Tool for CRE Brokers

Why a Rent Roll is an Essential Tool for CRE Brokers

CRE brokers are always looking for ways to increase efficiencies and generate more revenue. Read the blog to find out how a rent roll can help them do this.

February 22, 2023
Trade Area Analysis: What, Why & How?

Trade Area Analysis: What, Why & How?

Use a trade area analysis to pinpoint where your best customers are located and identify their buying patterns. Read the blog to find out more.

February 15, 2023
Top 10 Retail Property Management Firms

Top 10 Retail Property Management Firms

Find out which real estate companies manage the most square footage of commercial space in the world.

February 8, 2023
Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Firms of 2022

Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Firms of 2022

Discover the leaders of the commercial real estate industry – these 10 firms are the ones to watch.

February 1, 2023
How to Find Commercial Real Estate Buyers

How to Find Commercial Real Estate Buyers

If you're a commercial real estate broker looking for buyers, this guide will provide you with the tools and actionable tips to find them.

January 31, 2023
How to Choose the Best Retail Business Location Using GIS Analytics

How to Choose the Best Retail Business Location Using GIS Analytics

A retail business location is the cornerstone of success for any retailer. Learn how to use GIS analytics tools to find the perfect spot.

January 26, 2023
Foot Traffic Data: How to Find and Use It

Foot Traffic Data: How to Find and Use It

Foot traffic data is the cornerstone of retail analytics and well-informed decision making. Learn how to get good-quality and reliable data.

January 24, 2023
Retail Void Analysis: The Key to Identifying Gaps in the Market

Retail Void Analysis: The Key to Identifying Gaps in the Market

Retail void analysis is a powerful tool that helps retailers identify gaps in the market and make smart decisions. Read this article to learn more.

January 20, 2023
Nominal Returns vs Real Returns

Nominal Returns vs Real Returns

Learn about the differences between nominal returns and real returns in commercial real estate. Knowing them can help you make smart investment decisions!

January 18, 2023
The Changing Role of a GIS Analyst in Commercial Real Estate

The Changing Role of a GIS Analyst in Commercial Real Estate

Learn how GIS analysts help commercial real estate professionals make smart decisions by using advanced geospatial analytics tools to crunch data.

December 20, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About BOV's In CRE

Everything You Need to Know About BOV's In CRE

A broker's opinion of value (BOV) is an estimate of a property’s market value. How does it differ from an appraisal and what should it contain? Find out here.

December 15, 2022
What Are the Commercial Real Estate Market Cycles?

What Are the Commercial Real Estate Market Cycles?

Understanding commercial real estate market cycles is essential to making smart investment decisions. Learn when these cycles happen and what to expect.

November 23, 2022
Cash-on-Cash Return

Cash-on-Cash Return

Cash-on-cash return is one of the most important return metrics for commercial real estate investors. Find out what it means and how to calculate it.

November 15, 2022