April 30, 2019 (TORONTO, ON, CANADA) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of its first office in Ontario, Canada. Lee & Associates Toronto will be headed by Mark Cascagnette, SIOR, and is the firm’s second office in Canada. “Our focus continues to be enhanced client services in North America, and we are always looking for markets that we can expand into to better serve…
3 Reasons Why Columbus, Ohio is the Retail Test Market Hub of the US
Written by Todd Spencer, Lee & Associates Columbus Have you ever wondered how your favorite retailer or restaurant found the perfect new item for their store or menu? The truth is they probably released a handful of items in a test market before they ever rolled out that product to you. There are many different factors companies consider when testing products, two of the most important being where they test the product and who…
The Fitness Trend: Getting Real Estate In Shape
Former professional soccer player Justin Myers now a partner at Lee & Associates NYC explains how fitness is growing in importance in real estate including with the office sector. February 12, 2019 (NEW YORK, NY) —One doesn’t have to be a real estate expert to have noticed the fitness trend that has taken New York City, and the nation, by storm. In addition to the big box gyms that have always existed as well as…
Lee & Associates NYC Rebrands Sierra Project Management & Development Arms to Lee Name
Lee & Associates NYC’s property management and project management arms—Sierra Real Estate and Sierra Development—will now all share the Lee & Associates name. The companies will rebrand to become Lee & Associates Management and Lee & Associates Development in an effort to capitalize on the Lee name Lee & Associates NYC leadership feels it built on the brokerage side in New York City, said Peter Braus, the managing principal at Lee. After undergoing a significant expansion…
Congratulations to our Power Broker Award Winners!
Every year CoStar Power Broker Awards celebrates the top CRE firms and brokers like you in the United States and Canada. Over the past 19 years, CoStar has recognized the industry leaders for their success in the commercial real estate market. Lee & Associates is proud to be named in markets across the country in every category! https://costarpowerbrokers.com/power-broker-award-winners/ Top Leasing Firms Atlanta Charleston Chicago Dallas/Ft. Worth East Bay/Oakland Houston Inland Empire Los Angeles New York City…
MonthLEE Featured Transactions: February 2019
Lee & Associates Illinois Negotiates 134,852 SF Industrial Lease in Bedford Park (Bedford Park, IL) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, has closed a lease transaction for a 134,852-square-foot industrial space located at 5025 W. 73rd Street, Suite A in Bedford Park, Ill. Jeff Janda, SIOR and Brian Vanosky, Principals of Lee & Associates’ Illinois office, represented the owner, GLP. Pete Roberson, Scott Brandwein and Jake Ehrenberg…
Veteran Manager Violette Brings 9M SF of NJ/PA Property to Lee & Associates
Lee & Associates -New Jersey now manages more than 11 million square feet New Jersey and Pennsylvania property with Violette’s arrival. February 12, 2019 (Elmwood Park, NJ)—Longtime industry professional David Violette, who currently manages more than nine million square feet of commercial real estate throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, has joined Lee & Associates, as executive director. “My goals include increasing the market penetration of Lee & Associates’ property management by identifying new opportunities and optimizing the…
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing Land
Written by Taylor Schmidt, Lee & Associates Houston Real estate has proven that it can be a great investment. Many have either made their fortunes in real estate or invested their fortunes to be held in real estate. Land acquisitions in the Houston area real estate market are a great example. The economic growth in Houston has contributed to rising real estate prices that have current landowners cashing in on wise investments previously made…
Retail Brokerage: Thriving Where Competition Is Fierce
In an EXCLUSIVE GlobeSt.com article, Gregory M. Tannor, EVP at Lee & Associates shares five points of advice for a sector where bankruptcies are continuing to make headlines. February 1, 2019 (NEW YORK, NY) – Throughout my 16 years in the commercial real estate industry specializing in retail leasing and representing both tenants and property owners in Manhattan as well as nationally, I have learned and studied the best practices to help form and maintain relationships…