Insights

The Multifamily Housing Climate: Tenant Relationships are More Important Now Than Ever

August 10, 2020

We know how COVID-19 has impacted retail, office space and local and national businesses, but how has it impacted the multifamily housing market? Kevin Carney, President of MacKenzie Multifamily, weighs in on short and long-term trends in the multifamily housing markets, how COVID-19 has impacted these markets and steps property managers can take to uphold…

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Mid-Year Observations for the Regional Real Estate Investor

July 15, 2020
Owen Rouse, VP of investment sales, analyzing the current state of real estate asset classes on his computer.

Despite the current COVID-19 environment, you will find that certain commercial real estate asset classes remain healthier than expected, with performance and return profiles often very industry-specific and related to the asset’s location. Healthcare-related properties continue to outperform their peers as they display stability; small bay industrial buildings within infill locations offer stable homes for…

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The State of Commercial Contracting: Adapting to the New Normal

July 9, 2020
commercial construction worker looking at a project holding a hard hat

At the end of a tumultuous second quarter, what should tenants and landlords in the Mid-Atlantic be considering construction-wise as we approach four months of our “new normal?” Joe Versey, Senior Vice President of Business Development for MacKenzie’s Contracting Division, weighs in on the current state of commercial contracting and trends in construction, workplace renovations…

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Staying Ahead During an Ever-Changing Environment: Considerations for Commercial Property Owners

July 1, 2020

Since March 5th, when Governor Hogan declared the State of Emergency, we have all had to adjust the way that we operate, and this is especially true for commercial landlords. Social distancing and mask-wearing requirements were posted throughout buildings. Hand sanitizing stations were put in place. Deep cleaning and disinfecting procedures are being applied with…

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The Future of Office Space Post-COVID

June 25, 2020
Mark Deering

We’re over three months into the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Three months into converting our kitchen tables into creative popup workspaces. Three months into our training to become ZOOM and Microsoft Teams aficionados. Three months into a new normal that begs the inevitable question, “what does office space look like post-COVID?” Scott Wimbrow, SIOR, President &…

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MacKenzie Welcomes Austin Harrington

June 23, 2020

MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC is proud to announce that Austin Harrington has joined their brokerage team as a Real Estate Advisor. Working from the firm’s downtown Baltimore Office, Austin will partner with industry veteran Terri Harrington, specializing in the sale and leasing of commercial real estate throughout Baltimore City and the surrounding region.…

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Finding the Needle in a Capital Haystack: Capital Markets Push Forward Amidst COVID-19

June 22, 2020

It seems like yesterday when the world pushed a giant pause button. Three months ago, mass uncertainty fell across the world causing worry of what was to come. Like many, Capital Markets and the commercial real estate financing segment immediately clamped down as uncertainty hit. Brakes were applied to many transactions; there were fewer players…

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MacKenzie Capital’s COVID Closings Surpass $47 Million

June 16, 2020

MacKenzie Capital, LLC is pleased to announce they have secured more than $47 million in project financing totaling 450,000 square feet in the past three months. Transactions spanned multiple asset classes including retail, mixed-use, office, and land development. Finance activity for these assignments involved acquisition, refinancing, and construction/interim financing. MacKenzie Capital President John Black and…

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MacKenzie Contracting Awarded Charter Radiology Project

June 10, 2020

MacKenzie Contracting Company is pleased to announce they were awarded the interior build out project for Charter Radiology, a leader in the radiology field. The work will be completed at Charter Radiology’s newest and third location in Clarksville, Maryland situated at 5005 Signal Bell Lane. Demolition has been completed and construction is underway on the…

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Safety Considerations for Construction Work During COVID-19

June 10, 2020

Reducing the spread of coronavirus in the workplace goes hand-in-hand with good hygiene best practices. From wearing personal protective equipment, to frequently washing and sanitizing hands, to social distancing whenever possible, the implementation of safety measures on your job site will be critical to ensuring the health of your employees and mitigating the spread of…

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