The Importance of Using Researched Data for Investment Analysis

Have you ever played the card game, Cards Against Humanity? If you have friends or family that you are comfortable with, and have a night to decompress, I strongly advise playing! The object of the game is to use your cards to fill in the blanks of different phrases, questions, and statements written on the cards of other players. Many people make the mistake of choosing cards that they think are clever, witty, and most of all funny. In reality, successful players choose the card that will connect most with the person in charge of picking a winner www.cardsagainsthumanity.com/.

Choosing the right investment for your client is similar. Read more

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To Infinity and Beyond (or at least through 2017)

Every year starts with a variety of groups presenting their forecasts, predictions and previews for the economic climate of the upcoming year. This year I attended four different events to see how they compared to each other in their assessment of the future. Some of the information and predictions are a little like predicting the weather for a year in advance. There are some areas governed by cyclical historical patterns of the past, there are pockets of unpredictable change, there are micro patterns and there is the inevitable potential storm on the horizon that sometimes never materialize, but makes for great discussion. Read more

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2017 Spotlight Awards – Merit Award Winners and Nominees

We hope your registered to attend to join us in supporting our honorees at the event on Saturday, March 4, 2017 Red Rock Casino Resort Spa #20yearsofspotlight 1920’s Cocktail / Evening Attire encouraged

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Forecast 2017 Overview

On Friday January 20, 2017, NAIOP Southern Nevada held its fourth annual forecast event at the Orleans. Forecast 2017: Looking for a Sign was presented by Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, Lee Business School, UNLV in cooperation with NAIOP Southern Nevada. This year’s event had a star-studded line-up of keynote speakers and panelists that included: Read more

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4th Quarter Market Reports

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Member Highlight – Stacy Blattner

Name: Stacy Blattner
Title: Broker/General Manager
Company: Community Vision, Inc.
# of years in the industry: 15

1.    I am a NAIOP Member because…
We joined NAIOP about a year ago since building owners and developers are our primary focus.  We believe that NAIOP members are one of our most important components for generating sales.  NAIOP is a target rich environment. Read more

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More Sustainable and More Profitable

You may have already heard how sustainable the Southern Nevada resort industry is with its many LEED certified buildings, extensive rooftop solar and comprehensive recycling and water conservation programs, but did you know that many large buildings (that are much less sexy) can be great opportunities for improving profitability and increasing valuations? Read more

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Community Service Committee – Kiwanis Recycle Project – Plastic Bag Drive

Are you finished with your grocery shopping and don’t know what to do with your plastic bags? Bring them to the March Breakfast meetings and they will be put to good use!  We had a very successful drive in February and want to thank everyone who donated!

Donations will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas who transforms them into sleeping mats for homeless youth in Southern Nevada! In addition, you’ll be doing your part by recycling and keeping the bags out of our landfills. Read more

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The Myth: Green Buildings & Green Leases Don’t Make Sense with Triple Net Lease Properties

A new report from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) http://www.imt.org debunks the anecdotal understanding in the commercial leasing industry in Nevada that Green Buildings don’t make financial sense for the building owner from a net operating income (NOI) basis. Read more

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Member Highlight – Victor Fuchs

Name: Victor Fuchs
Title: President
Company: Helix Electric
# of years in the industry: 30

 

1.    How has NAIOP helped you develop new business?
I have had the opportunity to network with major contractors in the community and have acquired new business relationships through them. Read more

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