Commercial Conditions Favor Business Growth

Rent discounts and other favorable conditions in commercial real estate markets make it a good time for expansion moves by businesses, a NAR report suggests.  Read more...
(Source: REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News)

Epilogue: Prairie Peace Park is facing its end

"The World Peace Mural" created in clay

Read the Journal Star article that follows the tale of the Prairie Peace Park that opened in 1994 and is now facing the possiblity of closing after the current owners lost funding for the project. Epilogue: Prairie Peace Park is facing its end

NAI FMA Realty has the property listed for sale.

Urban Development Summer Newsletter Now Available

The Summer 2010 issue of the City Urban Development Department's quarterly newsletter, The Urban Page, is now available.  Simply CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter.

This issue features articles on:
-DT Park & Go Campaign
-Downtown Green Scene
-Elliott School Meets Antelope Valley
-Havelock Ave Face Lift
-N 27th Property Purchases
-Assurity Building Taking Shape
-Community Art in Neighborhoods

Friday's Featured Listing - Fallbrook Office Building for Lease

Fallbrook Medical Plaza is a modern office facility within the Fallbrook Development in northwest Lincoln.  Although northwest Lincoln is one of the fastest growing parts of town, it remains an area with untapped business potential.  Fallbrook and surrounding developments have an ever expanding neighborhood customer base and large employee base.  Businesses that have located out to Fallbrook include Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Gallup, YMCA, Schoo Middle School, Farm Credit Services of America and Concordia College.

Fallbrook Medical Plaza has available space of up to 6,600 square feet and is ready for tenant finish.  Patients are provided front door parking and a covered main entrance.  The building is professionally managed and maintained. 

To view more detail on the property, click here or contact Richard Meginnis or Hank Woods at 402-441-5800.

REALTORS Participate in Paint-A-Thon

The REALTORS Association of Lincoln participated in the Paint-A-Thon, a community event designed to paint the homes of elderly and disabled home-owners who are unable to do the work themselves and cannot afford to hire a commercial painter to do the work.  Teams came together on Saturday, August 14th to paint the designated homes.  This year marked the 20th year Paint-A-Thon has been assisting Lincoln homeowners.

Diana Schilf, NAI FMA, has been involved with the RAL team since 2001.

Survey names America’s favorite burger

According to a new Zagat survey of fast-food lovers, the best burger in America comes from Virginia-based Five Guys, edging out regional and national chains. But Dairy Queen rules the Best Milkshakes category, while the best fries still come from McDonald's.  Read the article to see the rest of America's favorites!  Elite eats: Survey names America’s favorite burger - foodwine - TODAYshow.com
(Source: Today.msnbc.msn.com)

Friday's Featured Listing - Suburban Office for Lease at 27th and Old Cheney Road

A very nice south Lincoln office space is available for lease at 5533 S. 27th Street.  Includes four offices, reception area, two conference room and an open area.  $13.75/square foot NNN.  View additional information here or contact Sally Delair or Marc Snow at 402-441-5800 to tour.

Study Finds Commercial Retrofits Could Save $41B Annually in Energy Costs

Although energy-efficient retrofitting of commercial buildings has the potential to return twice as much in savings to owners and tenants as they require in investments, interest in pursuing retrofits has remained relatively low, dampened by the financial constraints on building owners from the economic recession, and lack of available financing options.  Read More...
(Source: NAR and CoStar)

Commercial Real Estate Remains Sluggish

Read the full article published by the Journal Star on Sunday, August 8th which talks about the local commercial real estate market and has inserts from NAI FMA's recently published market report.

1st Half 2010 Office Market Report-Lincoln, NE

NAI FMA Realty recently published its 1st Half 2010 Market Report covering commercial real estate trends in Lincoln, Nebraska. The market report provides statistics and trends for the office, retail and industrial markets. 

Download a copy of the office market report today or download the full report, click here.