Time to sell or time to buy? Flip a coin! If you read my commentary of February 19,2012 , I had made the assertion that this is a somewhat unique time in the business and economic cycle where one could make strong arguments why its a great time to be BOTH a buyer and a…
It’s a great time to Buy- It’s a great time to Sell As the nation goes through economic cycles over the generation no where are the gyrations to the real estate market so pronounced as in the State of Florida. Its a state known for booms and busts, from the 1920’s and before until the present…
The Naples Office market is coming alive! The office market in Naples Florida, after spending several years in the doldrums is showing some signs of coming alive albeit slowly. The improvements in the market are of course largely a result of the general economic trends and consumer confidence, but also as a result of the…
Commercial Properties Poised for Gains As 2011 comes to a close most of us are probably more than ready to put that year behind us, as the business environment has been nothing but challenging!…better yet most hope to forget the volatile years 2009 and 2010 (might as well throw in 2008 while you’re at it too)! For the…
Mercato is an award winner! The International Council of Shopping Centers (the ICSC) awarded special recognition in its annual design and development competition to the Naples, Florida mixed use development The Mercato. In its annual design convention held in Scottsdale Arizona, the ICSC recognizes shopping centers around the world for their individual achievements in creating…
Leasing at the Mercato Having had a lead role at the Lutgert Companies in the creation, development and leasing of the nationally recognized Mercato mixed-use project in Naples, Florida, it’s been my real pleasure to see how the property has emerged and materialized from countless renditions of site plans and layouts to what it has now become.…