Retail Portfolio Gains Value Through Addition of Property Management
Commercial real estate (CRE) is an attractive investment because of its consistent returns, passive income, and growth potential. The commercial sector of real estate investing is becoming more and more popular as an alternative investment. However, while it has the potential to be profitable, the acquisition of commercial investments is only the first step to […]
Caton Commercial Expands Brokerage and Property Management Teams
A Company To Watch – Caton Commercial Real Estate Group continues to build its presence as a leading commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm, adding several new members to the team. Five commercial brokers and two support staff members joined the brokerage company and Caton Property Management has added three new team members. Commercial brokers, Fatina Sayegh, […]
Maintaining Relevance When The Only Constant Is Change
In a world where change is the only constant, remaining the leader in and through uncertain times takes strong personal character and perseverance. It takes vision. There are many ways to stay relevant: staying involved in the community, maintaining the role of a leader in the commercial real estate industry, and continually increasing knowledge and […]
Upscale Mexican Taqueria Expands with Help of Expert Representation
Eddie Palacios, Commercial Broker Caton Commercial Real Estate senior broker, Eddie Palacios, began his career in commercial real estate twenty-three years ago. He quickly developed a unique approach to the business. Eddie walked into businesses and plied owners with questions to learn about their business models. He learned to better differentiate stagnant or stabilized businesses […]
A Culture of Collaboration In Commercial Real Estate
For every company, especially within commercial real estate, a key determinant of success is an effective culture. Culture drives internal engagement, guides strategy, and impacts every facet of client experience. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “An organization’s culture consists of beliefs and values established by leaders and then communicated throughout the […]
Caton Completes The Retail Leasing of Central Park Place in Downtown Naperville
Illinois-based Caton Commercial Real Estate Group has announced the completion of the retail leasing of Central Park Place in downtown Naperville. Gia Mia, a pizza bar chain specializing in chef-driven, farm-to-fork food concepts, has leased the historic Old Nichols Library that anchors the four-story development. The 4,433-square-foot space features soaring 18-foot ceilings, a restored fireplace, and a […]
Caton Announces Matthew E. Drane As Vice President of Broker Development
Caton Commercial Real Estate Group welcomes Matthew E. Drane as the new Vice President of Broker Development. Drane brings years of experience as a commercial real estate executive, broker, and investor. In his new role, Drane will lead Caton’s team of commercial real estate sales professionals. Throughout his career, Drane has collaborated with hundreds of investment sales […]
The Proptech Revolution
Now more than ever commercial property tenants have raised their expectations around the technology provided by property owners and managers. The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled proptech into the forefront for many building owners, and those that aren’t getting on board with this trend may be missing an opportunity to appeal to wider array of tenants. […]
The 1031 Exchange
Recently Caton Commercial Real Estate Group founder and CEO Bill Caton had the opportunity to address the importance of protecting the 1031 like kind exchange with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. What is a 1031 exchange? Under Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue Code a taxpayer may defer capital gains tax when […]
Why Hiring a Management Company is Key to Investment Property Success
Far from being a “hands-off” investment, income-producing properties require constant attention to both maintain and increase their value. A property manager’s focus is on achieving ownership’s goals and maximizing the property’s return. By taking on day-to-day tasks such as rent collection, tenant relations, property maintenance, reporting, and even leasing, property managers can be a valuable […]