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Adaptive Reuse: Revitalizing Distressed Commercial Properties
Across the U.S., commercial real estate is facing a major transformation. According to recent data, vacancy rates in office and retail spaces have surged, with some markets in Atlanta experiencing up to 25.2% vacancy rates. Many of these properties are now classified as distressed, leaving owners and investors searching for viable solutions. Rising interest rates
How Return-to-Office Mandates Could Impact CRE
The commercial real estate landscape has undergone a significant shift since the pandemic. Initially, businesses pivoted to remote work, leading to a surge in office vacancies. However, companies have increasingly implemented return-to-office (RTO) policies recently in an effort to revive in-person office communities and increase overall productivity. Many organizations now require their employees to either
Masterpiece Lighting and EpiCity Celebrate Two Decades Together
Dana Hunt incorporated Masterpiece Lighting in 2005 and moved into its first location at 14th Street in Atlanta. Over the years, the company has opened a second location in Roswell and its warehouse off Howell Mill. EpiCity and our Atlanta commercial real estate team are thrilled to continue this relationship. The 14th Street location has
EPIC Staff Spotlight: Meet Linda Montgomery
 Please join us in congratulating our customer care associate Linda Montgomery as recipient of the EpiCity Inaugural Staff Spotlight Award. Linda celebrates her first ten years with EpiCity this month. In her position she has a variety of duties including customer liaison, grounds keeping, porter, and janitorial services. But her primary joy and talent is her
What a Change in Administration Might Mean for CRE
Regardless of your feelings on the outcome of the 2024 election, if you own commercial real estate, there’s a good chance you’ll be affected in one way or another. We put together our thoughts on the opportunities and threats we see with the next administration and how you can be better prepared. If you have
DSI Atlanta Finds Home at 225 Curie Drive
Document Strategies Inc. (DSI) moved into 225 Curie Drive, Suite 300, in late March 2024, with 7,000 square feet of space, one half for warehouse and one half for office. Lance Reed founded DSI in 2014 with just one other person and now has 17 employees, comprised of sales, service technicians and administrative staff. Not