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Boise ranked among the best places to live, do business

The Boise Valley, home of The Sundance Company since 1976, has been recognized in several high-profile publications by ranking the city as one of the best places in the country to do business and live. You can read the rest of the article here, or read the highlights below.

Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization that specializes in research, named Boise as one of the top 20 fastest recovering cities. The calculation was based on growth, employment and housing prices.

KPMG studies business environments across the world. The company says in the Pacific U.S., Boise is the lowest-cost place to do business.

Part of that vision is not only a business friendly community, but a family friendly one as well.  Forbes Magazine gave Boise the number two spot on its list because of low crime rates and high school quality.

In the past six months, the Boise Valley Economic Partnership has seen nearly three times as many businesses looking to relocate or expand here. The recent rankings will play into some of those companies’ final decisions. And while Boise is the city named on the lists, business and community leaders say the rankings really extend beyond the city and apply to all of the Treasure Valley.

The entire state of Idaho is also getting some national love from the press. CNN Money just named Idaho as the friendliest state for small businesses.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Year 2020: Corporate Workplaces, Property Portfolios Undergoing Radical Shifts

An article from The CoStar Group discusses that within the next eight years, companies expect to deploy sophisticated data platforms and revamp facilities to support a new generation of tech-savvy employees who will make full use of the virtual office and other alternative workplace strategies. These and other business imperatives are already beginning to reshape how companies and their service providers think about their real estate footprints and strategies.

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About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Commercial Real Estate Seen as a Stable Option for Investors

With so much volatility continuing to engulf the stock market, more investors are turning their attention to commercial real estate as a more stable investment vehicle. In fact, a new annual report published jointly by Real Estate Research Corporation, Deloitte and the National Association of Realtors is saying that commercial real estate may provide a foundation for educated investors seeking to balance portfolio risk during these uncertain times.

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About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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The Workplace of the Future?

As new advances in technology continue to drive changes in today’s workplace, it will be interesting to see how the office looks in 2015. Office furniture designer and manufacturer Teknion thought so as well. They recently released the results of “Workplace of the Future” a survey of approximately 30 U.S. large employers and design firms. The survey findings indicate that, by 2015, workplace utilization is expected to increase from levels between 35% and 50% today to 85%, as the desk-to-employee ratio is addressed and space is reapportioned. Strategies that companies are employing to accomplish increased space utilization include:

▪ 77% – Open, collaborative workspaces with fewer offices

▪ 62% – Densification of workspaces

▪ 54% – Reduce square footage footprint through disposition

▪ 46% – More employees working remotely, from home, satellite or client sites

▪ 31% – Mobile working programs including desk-sharing, hoteling or coworking spaces

So what do you think about the workplace of the future? Any ideas or thoughts on what your office might look like in 2015?

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Is the iPad an essential tool in commercial real estate?

Well that was the question posed on the LoopNet blog recently, and you might be surprised at the answer. Turns out that a lot of folks in the commercial real estate industry are finding out it is quite the tool in conducting everyday business. Follow the link to read the rest of the story, http://blog.loopnet.com/2011/10/ipad-becomes-essential-tool-for-brokers.html

Do you use an iPad to help with your commercial real estate business? Are you considering using one after reading the story?

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Online Retail Sales Will Boost Brick and Mortar Store Sales This Holiday Season

Retailers should expect small gains in their 2011 sales this coming holiday season, and those gains will more likely come from non-store sales, Deloitte forecasted this week.

Deloitte’s retail and distribution practice expects total holiday sales to reach between $873 billion and $877 billion, representing a 2.5% to 3% increase over last season in November through January holiday sales, excluding motor vehicles and gasoline. This growth rate is smaller than last year’s 5.9% gain.

The bulk of the forecasted gain that Deloitte expects will come from a 14% increase in non-store sales. Nearly three-quarters of non-store sales result from the online channel, with additional sales coming from catalogs and interactive TV.

Deloitte’s forecast followed last week’s ICSC forecast that predicted about the same range.

“Double-digit growth in the non-store channel has given the industry a major boost, and retailers that put online channels to work for their physical storefronts have the advantage,” said Alison Paul, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. retail & distribution sector leader. “The brick-and-mortar store is still central to the shopper experience. Retailers that integrate the power of the sensory experience in-store with relevant, timely information via their websites and mobile applications are well-positioned to lead the way this holiday season.”

Paul added, “As many holiday shoppers will be researching online and on their smart phones both before and during their trips to the store, retailers need to be sure their digital strategy is both flexible and focuses on a personalized experience this season. Store associates can be a critical element to any digital strategy to complete and up sell once the customer comes into the store. It’s important that they are well versed on the latest products, promotions, pricing and competitor offerings that consumers receive through online and mobile channels.”

So is your online retail store ready for the holiday shopping season?

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Commercial Real Estate Still an Excellent Investment

With the market having more ups and downs than a yo-yo recently, there are still viable alternatives to your investment dollars. A recent article discusses the reasons why investing in a commercial property is still an excellent choice. While the residential real estate market has been in a slump for quite some time now, the commercial real estate market continues to thrive for a number of reasons. Real estate has always been, and still is a great long-term investment. Here are reasons why investing in a commercial property is a great choice for both tax savings and growing your bottom line.

Less Competition

Residential properties attract not only investors but homeowners as well and the growing trends in real estate investment tend to focus on the best ways to buy, sell and flip residential homes. For this reason, commercial properties are often overlooked, despite the unlimited potential that any location may have.

Commercial Property Appreciates Differently

Residential properties are valued based on comparable sales in the neighborhood. This influence doesn’t directly apply when placing a market value on a commercial property. Rates for commercial property sales are determined based on how revenue is generated at that particular location, and then compared to that of similar commercial properties in the area. A small increase in revenue from your newly acquired commercial investment can bump up the value of that property significantly.

On top of this, there are other factors such as the progress of the wider economy, even as far out as the national economy of the country you are investing in. This in particular is a good reason to consider investment in other countries where economic growth is high.

High Potential for Income and Returns

A sound investment in commercial property generally provides significant benefits from long-term leases, business profit and/or capital gains. Not only can you create unlimited income potential with a great business plan, but you can also create long-term security of high returns on leases which range from 3 to 10 years in length.

Financing Options

Depending what plans are included in your purchase of commercial property, there are many financing options that can make it easier and less time-consuming to finish the deal. Not only are there many programs available to finance commercial real estate, but lenders typically look at a different set of data, including how well the property will potentially perform, when approving a loan. It’s not just about your finances but also whether they think the property will provide a reliable return for you.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Real Estate Signboard Strategy

As a real estate agent, your success in attracting listings is going to be faster if you have a lot of signboards placed on properties in your local market. Quite simply, the more the local people see your name on signboards the more they will identify with you and remember you when the time comes to sell.

No vendor wants to list their property for sale or lease with an agent or salesperson that is unknown. For that reason when you start off working in the industry or when entering a new area you should do a lot of work in the first few months to build your name. It’s called personal branding. The most successful salespeople have it. Most other salespeople have little of it.

When you start to build your brand you should regard it as an ongoing task that will not stop. The bigger your personal brand, the better things will be for you.

It sounds simple as a base concept in territory management and selling real estate. However such a principle needs to be stated again here as it is overlooked by so many. In absolutely all respects your success in real estate sales is almost totally up to you and how you market yourself.

So now let’s go back to the point of putting lots of signboards into your real estate market. Here are the rules to the process:

1. Getting them placed on properties located on main roads is very important as it will give you free advertising.

2. The signs have to be of similar branding and colour to build consistency and image.

3. Always put your name on the sign boards and include a mobile phone number for out of hours contact.

4. Keep the signboards free of graffiti as that will send the wrong message to the other vendors in the area.

5. Within reason use the maximum signboard size that the local council will let you use.

6. Put some property reference number on the sign so the person calling can easily identify the property to you.

7. The sign has to be located in the best position on the property so it is seen by passing people and traffic.

8. Make sure the sign is secure so you do not have a damages claim from a falling sign.

9. If possible use a photo sign that features your photograph as well as some photo from the property. This will also help with your personal branding.

10. When something is sold or leased, make sure you get a label placed on the existing sign so the market knows of your success.

When correctly approached your signboard strategy can go a long way to helping you build market share for your real estate office and you personally, and that signboard will attract more listings and inquiries your way.

About The Sundance Company

Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

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Will The U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market Outshine The Stock Market?

According to a new CB Richard Ellis report, the U.S. commercial real estate will perform better than the country’s volatile sharemarket during the current economic downturn because investors value its intrinsic quality.

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http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/us-real-estate-to-outshine-risky-stockmarket-20110814-1isxt.html

Do you agree with the report?

About The Sundance Company

Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.