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CRE.Tech
Application programming interfaces (API) open the internal architecture of a service to others. For example, you can see a map of nearby restaurants on Yelp because it uses the Google Maps API to combine store locations with pop-up Yelp user ratings.

Open architecture in the real estate realm works the same way, or it should. The open system would allow agents and brokers to do the work they want to do, like listing agents who may only need CMA and market research tools or buyer agents who may only need property search and tour info.

Visit https://cre.tech/open-architecture-really-means-real-estate-industry/ to view the full article online.

Globe St.
Big box distribution facilities are incredibly attractive—they can easily be repurposed if the tenant vacates. That is according to Jim Gibson. GlobeSt.com recently chatted with the regional director of Stan Johnson Co. about the net lease industrial market.

Visit http://www.globest.com/sites/nataliedolce/2017/07/28/net-lease-industrial-market-still-robust/ to view the full article online.

Enertiv
Since the Financial Crisis of 2008, the real estate industry has seen a recovery and large returns in many markets (albeit not all). Now, a decade later, high yields are no longer guaranteed. With revenue progression relatively fixed, the focus for CRE owners and operators should be on cost reduction and tenant retention for added value and stabilized NOI.

Visit http://www.enertiv.com/resources/only-smart-money-making-returns to view the full article online.

Bisnow
Millennials are expected to affect the future of office, especially as they become a larger part of the workforce. Said Rubicon Point Partners Managing Partner Ani Vartanian Boladian, "How we think about real estate in terms of retail or office needs to reflect the changing behaviors and attitudes."

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/west-cost-office-76779 to view the full article online.

3 Ways Online Shopping is Impacting Warehousing and the Industrial Landscape
The growing demand for online shopping isn't only changing the way most Americans do their shopping, it's also altered the face of industrial real estate in a major way. From the use of drones within distribution centers to the need for warehouses in urban spaces, we can safely assume that 2017 will be a big year for changes regarding the way industrial properties are utilized.

Visit http://blog.sior.com/3-ways-online-shopping-is-impacting-warehousing-and-the-industrial-landscape/ to view the full article online.

What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for CRE?
Six months after President Trump's inauguration – despite a less than smooth transition by the new administration and issues with immigration policy and travel bans that are projected to have an adverse impact on the economy – real estate professionals remain guardedly optimistic.

Visit http://www.siorreport.com/digitalissues/q2_2017?pg=30#pg30 to view the full article online.

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - 2017 DT Office Crawl
When: Aug. 3, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM (CT)
Where: 706 2nd Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, 55402, US

2017 SIOR Midwest Regional Event
When: Aug. 22–23
Where: Milwaukee, WI, US

Bisnow's National Industrial Event
When: Aug. 24
Where: 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL, 60018, US

SIOR Southeast East Regional Conference
When: Aug. 25–27 (ET)
Where: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf & Spa, Savannah, GA, US

North Texas Chapter: Beer & Bull
When: Sept. 13, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM (CT)
Where: TBD, 14070 Proton Road, Dallas, TX, 75244, US

FitSmallBusiness
An exhaustive list of great advice on marketing and how to generate more leads from top producing agents from all over the country.

Visit http://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate-marketing-ideas/ to view the full article online.

CNBC
Check out these recommendations for the best podcasts in business, tech and media to inform and inspire you.

Visit http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/03/best-business-tech-and-media-podcasts-commentary.html to view the full article online.

Inc.
If you want to become smarter and more creative, apply these seven habits that high-achievers do on a regular basis to become better versions of themselves.

Visit https://www.inc.com/julian-hayes-ii/7-smart-things-high-achievers-do-each-week-to-beco.html?cid=hmside2 to view the full article online.