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NAI Black is a proven leader in commercial real estate brokerage and property management services serving the Inland Northwest market and beyond directly and through its NAI Global affiliation. Originally founded in 1958 as James S. Black & Company, NAI Black has nearly a five-decade track record of superior transactional performance and favorable outcomes for assets entrusted to our management. Under the direction of Chief Executive Officer David R. Black since 1984, NAI Black has been engineered to deliver cutting-edge services of the highest quality to its customers and serve a wide spectrum of real estate needs.

Transit Proximity and its Impact on Office and Multifamily

Transportation is a fundamental aspect of any metropolitan plan. Getting people to and from their destinations is a primary concern for cities, where accessibility and smart planning are keys to success. In many of the country's greatest cityscapes, driving on busy roads is not always the best way to move around. At the same time, [...]

By | January 7th, 2020|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on Transit Proximity and its Impact on Office and Multifamily

Pets on Property: How Multifamily Managers Can Keep Track

We all love our four-legged friends, but they can impact a multifamily property. Property managers need to be aware of in-unit animals. The issue of unreported pets is a problem that has long plagued the multifamily industry. Unreported pets can create legal issues, loss of profits, and damage to the property. This complex issue is [...]

By | December 11th, 2019|Property Management|Comments Off on Pets on Property: How Multifamily Managers Can Keep Track

This is Where PropTech is Headed in 2020

Commercial real estate's greatest disrupter is technology - and the industry is loving it. Technological advancements are constantly changing the way business gets done, and the speed of innovation is increasing. Upgrades, enhancements and new software restructure the industry; and it's up to all of us to stay current. There's so much activity brewing in [...]

By | November 19th, 2019|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on This is Where PropTech is Headed in 2020

Investors: Pay Attention to Opportunity Zones Before the End of 2019

The clock is ticking for opportunity zone investment. Are you prepared? As 2019 comes to a close, investors will need to play their cards right regarding opportunity zones. The coming months will be vital to the development of the country's opportunity zone program. Here's a breakdown of what's happening with OZs and some tips to [...]

By | October 25th, 2019|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on Investors: Pay Attention to Opportunity Zones Before the End of 2019

4 Ways Gen Z is Impacting the Retail Landscape

Despite what major retailers may have expected, the vast majority of Gen Z-ers (more than 3 out of 4) actually prefer to shop in physical brick and mortar retail stores. But it's not that simple - creating the right in-store experience is also crucial to success. From ensuring that items are kept in stock to [...]

By | October 17th, 2019|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on 4 Ways Gen Z is Impacting the Retail Landscape

The Evolution of the Open Workplace: What’s Next?

The contemporary workplace has gone through a major makeover. Compared to offices of the past, today's professional spaces would look more like high productivity social areas. Traditionally, offices were window-less boxes designed in a strikingly minimal and bland color scheme. On the contrary, today's workplaces are full of vibrant colors, social areas for collaboration, and [...]

By | September 19th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Evolution of the Open Workplace: What’s Next?

Why Sustainable Design is More than Just a Fad

In the last few years, there's been a lot of attention going towards sustainability. Eco-efficiency is now a leading element of commercial real estate's development, and it's changing the way the industry works. Sustainability is providing CRE with creative solutions that benefit both our society and the planet. Don't make the mistake of thinking that [...]

By | August 28th, 2019|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on Why Sustainable Design is More than Just a Fad

Investors are Flocking to These CRE Sectors – Here’s Why

From the moment this new year began, commercial real estate has seen a massive wave of interest coming from investors. Eager parties from all around the globe have been honing in on the US's collection of commercial assets, viewing them as safeguards against any possible external fluctuations. The latest investment trends can be observed through [...]

By | July 31st, 2019|Commercial Real Estate|Comments Off on Investors are Flocking to These CRE Sectors – Here’s Why

3 Ways Landlords are Leveraging Tech as the New Amenity

It's no secret that the commercial real estate market is more competitive than ever. All across the United States, companies are moving to downtown areas, in an attempt to attract and retain the top talent. As a landlord, you are always trying to find new ways to add to your bottom line - and a [...]

By | June 20th, 2019|Property Management|Comments Off on 3 Ways Landlords are Leveraging Tech as the New Amenity

5 of the Most Asked For Office Amenities

It comes as no surprise to hear that in today's workplace, competition for the top talent is fierce. It's simply not enough to offer a great salary and a competitive benefits package - employees are looking for more. And, as it becomes more and more of a challenge to recruit and then retain these talented [...]

By | May 6th, 2019|Property Management|Comments Off on 5 of the Most Asked For Office Amenities