Rental properties, whether a single-family home or office building, could use some automation to enhance their charm, efficiency, and safety.
The smart tech world was once a double-edged sword that offered a lot of benefits, but with a few security risks. With Internet of Things (IoT) security becoming more efficient and more power being handed to the customer, safety is becoming easier.
Here are 10 smart devices that can enhance your rental properties. These investments will save time and money for you and your tenants by neutralizing or at least reducing common rental nuisances, crimes, and simple management issues.
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When you walk into a business, you probably don’t think about the flooring (e.g. a hotel), unless there’s a problem. Fortunately, if the right flooring is chosen it can last for many years and be relatively easy to maintain. Let’s delve into considerations for choosing the best flooring for your commercial property. This can help you get the most out of your investment.
Function of the Space
One of the most important factors to consider is how the space will be used. If you anticipate a lot of foot traffic, you’ll want to make sure the materials chosen are durable…
The hospitality industry is constantly changing. Technology and customer expectations have driven these changes and will continue to do so in the future. Here are the top five trends in the hospitality industry today.
Virtual/Augmented Reality
When booking a hotel room people want to be able to get a realistic view of what it looks like. Today’s technology makes this easier than it has ever been before. Virtual and augmented reality are now used to give people a 360-degree view of the hotel’s rooms. …
Many do not realize just how much there is see and do in Minnesota, especially if you crave adventure and the outdoors. Also known as the “North Star” state, has over 10,000 lakes, 1200 miles of canoe routes, 4,000 miles of paved bike routes and 500 golf courses. There also many resorts that boast fine-dining, luxurious amenities, and family activities. Below are the top four resorts that highlight Minnesota’s wonderful attributes.
- Grand View Lodge — Overlooking Gull Lake in Nisswa, this resort is the oldest lodge with its 103-year history. This rustic resort offers a number of packages, whether you…
When going on vacation, travelers expect to see a well-maintained and modern resort, meaning the grounds are in top shape and the guestrooms have a fresh look about them. When it comes time to refresh a resort, a great deal of planning and work goes into it. It is not just repainting the walls or revising the menus. It is a huge undertaking that involves interior designers, architects, landscape architects, contractors, vendors, and lawyers. The marketing department of the resort is charged with collecting data on what travelers want (and expect) to see on their property. They do not want…
Although golf course construction and restoration are not as robust as it was several years ago, 2019 will still give golfers a chance to challenge their skills on several new courses . Here are some of the prominent course openings golfers can expect this year.
Desert Mountain Club (#7 Course)
Located in the hills high above Scottsdale, A.Z., this nine-hole course designed by Wendell Pickett and Bill Brownlee offers golfers a chance to test their merit on a challenging short course. …
From design trends to stock market trends, every industry is subject to a range of influences that also create certain trends. Commercial real estate is no exception. Here are four commercial real estate trends to watch for in 2019.
A Greater Boost from Technology
There is no doubt that technology is having a strong impact on the world of commercial real estate. From prospecting to blockchain-driven smart contracts, technology is helping investors in every step of the process. …
There are a large number of golf course architects out there who have designed gorgeous golf courses around the world. These specialty architects have a love for the game that is evident in the courses they design. There are many characteristics of a golf course, such as beauty, setting, and challenge. Each course has its own personality, which includes the number of bunkers, green sizes, and turf types. All are meant to enhance the golf experience. No one knows the game better and what makes a golf course be part of the top 100 courses in the U.S. than a…
The word “sustainable” has become a buzzword in real estate development. Whether you are building a home, office building or apartment building, sustainability is fast becoming a factor in making or breaking a deal. What exactly is sustainability in real estate? Is it just using solar panels or energy-efficient appliances? It is much more. A sustainable real estate project has a number of elements that reduce emissions and save money in the long run. Some of these elements include:
Since e-commerce has expanded over the past 10 years, it is natural that the industries that support it expand as well. One of these industries is the construction industry, with the increase in the construction of warehouses. Warehouses used to be only for big corporations to house excess products or short-term storage of perishable products. Today, the majority are being built for e-commerce businesses and adapted to their needs. A prime example is Amazon. Amazon has built warehouses to house its 75 fulfillment and 25 sortation centers in the U.S. However, warehouses can have other uses due to their shape…
Frank Jermusek
President of SVN | Northco Real Estate Services and Northco Golf & Hospitality. Partner at The Jermusek Law Firm, LLC, Attorneys At Law http://frankjermusek.net
