Commercial Real Estate News

DRK's Property Management team has been very active as fall and cold weather are quickly approaching. Please find below a list of repairs that have been completed, in addition to repairs we have on our list to be completed over the next few weeks.

Green Meadows Commerce Center: Paving will resume today, weather permitting. We have also been working on various housekeeping items such as cleaning up behind the units, painting, fixing dumpsters and helping overall cleanliness of the area. You will notice our fountain is back up and working as well!

A lot more goes into managing rental properties that most people realize – as any experienced investor can tell you, it’s not just collecting rent checks.
Determining whether or not you want to hire a property manager or go the DIY route depends on a number of factors. A significant amount of time, money and energy is required for the process, which can add up quickly. Consider these matters before you decide which route is best for you.

If you own commercial property, you may or may not have considered purchasing commercial property insurance.

If you’re in the latter camp, it would not hurt to explore your options in the hopes of protecting yourself and your business in the event of an unforeseen catastrophic event – such as a fire – on your property. Here are some things to consider in the hunt for commercial property insurance:

One needn’t look too hard to find an overwhelming number of reasons why starting a company in Columbus makes outstanding business sense.

Boasting a potent mix of an affordable cost of living, a diverse industry base and the eighth-highest concentration of millennials in the U.S., Columbus is thriving in many respects. The 11-county metropolitan area’s population grew at a rate of 1.6 percent from 2016 to 2017, surpassing the Cleveland-Akron region as the second-largest metropolitan area in the state.

Given these reasons, it’s not hard to see why Business.org lists Columbus as a Top 10 city for entrepreneurs and start-ups and why Money lists it as the “Best in the Midwest” destination.

No longer are office buildings the boring, fluorescently illuminated spaces filled with rows of impersonal cubicles.

Ok, so some offices are still like that, but the trend in today’s corporate environment is to create workspaces that reflect the changing tastes and values of the companies and younger employees working in them. Here are some trends you’re likely to see in office buildings in 2018 and beyond:

DRK and Company Realty is now proudly offering 71 Brice Road North for lease or sale to Greater Columbus-area businesses.

Situated on 2.95 acres, this industrial warehouse building includes 1,500 square feet of finished office space and 19,200 sf of warehouse space. The structure is on a secured, fenced lot and offers M-1 zoning.

Built in 2003, the property contains two docks and one drive-in door, and a dry pipe sprinkler system.  Column spacing of 25’ x 40’ and a clear height of 20’ make the property ideal for a variety of uses.  The office area is fully conditioned, and the warehouse area has unit heaters and exhaust fans.  In addition to the loading areas, the building includes 17 parking spaces.