6 Reasons I’m a Big Fan of Costco!
By Brad Umansky – President of Progressive Real Estate Partners Photo by: Emily Leyva Costco is one of my favorite stores. As the owner of a CRE brokerage that specializes in retail leasing and...
View ArticleWhat I Learned at Connect Inland Empire
By Brad Umansky Earlier this month I attended Connect Media’s very FIRST “Connect Inland Empire” conference and what a great event! In addition to lots of networking, the agenda was packed full of...
View ArticleRetail ROCKS at ICSC Western Conference
Photo by Emily Leyva Last week, the Progressive Real Estate Partners brokerage team was out in full force working the San Diego ICSC Western Conference looking to build relationships, attract retailers...
View ArticleHandicapping the Grocery Stores
Photo designed by Emily Leyva The grocery store category is experiencing a lot of change in Southern California’s Inland Empire market. In just the past few months, newcomers Aldi and Grocery Outlet...
View ArticleProperty Spotlight: Metro at Main — 3 Reasons to Lease a Space at Metro at Main
Directly beneath stylish apartments lie appetizing restaurants, convenient and unique retail shops with thriving cultural and walkable streets. Across from this mixed-use center, sits the bustling...
View ArticleIt’s All Good — 3rd Quarter Inland Empire Economic Overview
Graphics by Emily Leyva It’s no secret that Southern California’s Inland Empire (IE) economy has made an incredible come back from the recession. The region is experiencing record growth and shows no...
View ArticlePaying it Forward
As owner of Progressive Real Estate Partners one of the most rewarding parts of my job is I get the opportunity to “pay it forward” and use my experience and connections to mentor young brokers...
View ArticleProperty Spotlight: Follow the Yucca Brick Road—Or, Why You Should Lease a...
Graphics by Emily Leyva PREP has listings all over the Inland Empire, including the Town of Yucca Valley. While some may raise an eyebrow at this market, our real estate experts see tremendous and...
View ArticleNo Surprises in 2016 for SoCal’s Inland Empire Retail Market
Photo Courtesy of Freerangestock.com I recently read a forecast from a highly acclaimed economist who said, “I do not foresee any surprises in 2016.” I immediately wondered if I was the only one who...
View ArticleWhat Spinning Class Has Taught Me About Leading Brokers
Not only is spinning great exercise (and an incredible calorie burn), it’s also a perfect example of the benefits of being part of a group with the same goals versus trying to achieve those goals...
View ArticleTop 15 Reasons Owners Sell
Graphics by Emily Leyva As an investment property owner, it’s easy to just hope that the rent comes in and expenses and hassles are kept to a minimum. As a result, owners frequently lose track of the...
View ArticleWhat If Your Investment Property Burns Down?
Although I know we all hate to think about having to deal with a casualty at our property, I recently listened to an excellent podcast on the subject. I am a big fan of Kevin Bupp’s podcast, Real...
View ArticleBroker Cooperation is a Win-Win
Photo Credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net 5 Ways to Know if a Listing Broker Really Cooperates Since I started in the brokerage business over 20 years ago, it was intuitive to me that it was important to...
View ArticleAldi, Welcome to Southern California!
What Makes Aldi Different & Why I Think They Will Succeed in SoCal Aldi, the German based discount grocery chain, recently opened its first eight Southern California stores in Fontana, Lake...
View ArticleSoCal’s Inland Empire Market Continues to Grow – 2016 Mid-Year Update
Graphic by Emily Leyva The demand for retail space in SoCal’s Inland Empire (IE) market is the strongest it has been since 2007. Rents for new projects are exceeding the pre-recession highs, vacancy...
View ArticleMy Visit to 365 by Whole Foods
The grocery store business is one of my favorite parts of the retail sector. My wife and I really enjoy visiting new grocery stores when we travel. It is a fun way to see how the stores are presented,...
View ArticleMy 6 Takeaways from the ICSC Western Division Conference
The Progressive Real Estate Partners team recently attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Western Division conference in San Diego, CA. This year’s theme was “Deals, Deals,...
View ArticleThe Prescription for a Healthy Retail Center
Photo Credit: ©CanStock/18percentgrey If you’ve ever sought out health related services at your neighborhood shopping center then you’re part of a flourishing trend in retail. Grocery shopping and...
View ArticleNew Flight Path for Ontario International Airport!
I’m writing this blog from an airplane en route to Ontario International Airport (ONT), which I’m happy to report was recently transferred back to local control after several decades. While everyone...
View Article6 Reasons Why Bricks are Better than Clicks!
The UPS driver just left a large box at our door and when I picked it up I couldn’t believe it was so light. When my wife opened it and showed me the three small envelopes inside (see photo) with all...
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