Commercial Real Estate

Chip LaFleur

One of the main inspirations behind starting up our commercial real estate blog nearly a year ago was Joe Stampone’s blog, “A Student of the Real Estate Game.”  I had a chance to talk to Joe a few times during the research and construction stages of the project, and his input was invaluable.  He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Real Estate Development at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, and he has been able to consistently present articles that are informative, educational, yet still easily digestible.

Mr. Stampone’s blog served as an ideal template for what we wanted to do here in Grand Rapids and gave us an opportunity to learn about some of the requirements of a readable and informative real estate blog.  I was very excited, then, to see that CREGR.com was included in the latest post, “10 Commercial Real Estate Blogs to Watch in 2010!” Thank you, Joe – keep up the good work, and I hope we make your list next year!

If you are interested in Commercial Real Estate investment and looking to educate yourself, Joe’s blog is a great place to start.  Take five minutes (which will soon turn into ten or twenty) and take a look at the great content.  You are sure to learn something!

Of course, this does up the ante just a little bit.  I would love to hear from any of our readers – what would you like to see in the upcoming year from us?  I’m always open to ideas and suggestions, so please pass the word on.  Additionally, if you are connected to Commercial Real Estate, we would love to talk to you!  Over the past year we have been privileged to have some excellent contributions from a wide variety of professionals, business people, and entrepreneurs.  If your business is located in an historic building, if you are looking to open a new business, really anything that is connected to real estate (and sometimes we are willing to stretch that requirement quite a bit), let me know!  You are always welcome to call me in my office, at (616) 459-8000, or drop me an email at clafleur@ccmichigan.com.  Looking forward to hearing from you!