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Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
How to Negotiate Your Tenant Improvement Allowance
We just shared a really helpful piece from Cushman & Wakefield about Tenant Improvement (TI) allowances, and it's a must-read for anyone thi...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
What LOIs Lock In Before Your Lease Is Signed
We recently shared an article from Wellborn Real Estate that really zeroes in on something crucial for all of us navigating commercial lease...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
A Checklist for Evaluating a Retail Site
We all know that feeling when you first find a space that just "feels right." It’s exciting, and it’s easy to get swept up in the vision for...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Hidden Costs That Catch Retail Tenants Off Guard
That EBG Texas article on hidden retail costs really hit home for us. It’s a good reminder that even if you’re a few years into your lease,...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Insurance Gaps That Can Leave Retail Tenants Exposed
We’ve all been there – signing a lease, eager to get our business up and running, and perhaps skimming the insurance requirements in the mou...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Your Lease Rights When a Landlord Files Bankruptcy
It’s easy to feel like we’re at the mercy of our landlords, especially when we hear about big shifts like a property owner facing financial...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
E-Commerce's Real Effect on Retail Rents in 2025
Hey everyone, we wanted to flag a recent CBRE report on 2025 retail rent dynamics that offers a really grounded perspective on how e-commerc...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Pop-Up and Short-Term Leases: What to Know
We’ve all seen the pop-up shops come and go, but have you ever considered what a short-term lease could mean for *your* business, even if yo...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Which Retailers Are at Bankruptcy Risk in 2026
The latest piece from Retail Dive, "Which Retailers Are at Bankruptcy Risk in 2026," offers some really practical insights for all of us. Wh...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Co-Tenancy Clauses When an Anchor Tenant Leaves
We all know the feeling of signing a commercial lease, hoping for the best, and then watching a major store next door pack up and leave. It’...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Retail Vacancy Rates and Rent Trends: 2025 Data
Hey everyone, we’ve been digging into the latest retail real estate data, and a recent report from the National Association of Realtors offe...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
The Problem with CPI Escalation Clauses
Hey everyone, We’ve all seen our operating costs climb lately, and for many of us, that’s meant taking a closer look at our leases. A recen...

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