Real Estate Management News
January/February 2013

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Welcome,
New Properties

 

REO/Receiver -

Multi-family

1565 W. Swift Avenue

Fresno, CA

20 Units


 

    

REO/Receiver - Office/Retail

1105-1505  

Robertson Boulevard

Chowchilla, CA

21,580 Square Feet
 

 

 

 

REO/Receiver -

Office/Retail

1328-1356  

San Ramon Avenue

Fresno, CA

32 Units

      

 

 

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Greg Bethke gbethke@mancoabbott.com 

 

 


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 10 Big Retail Trends from the 2012 Holiday
Shopping Season
By Brad Tuttle - Time Magazine

What did the 2012 holidays teach us about the current state of shoppers-and, of course, the places where they shop? Here are 10 notable trends.   

 

The Expansion of Black Friday-and the Entire Season - Even though it has caused a backlash among certain consumers, retailers have concluded that the formula for increasing seasonal sales totals is mostly based on increasing holiday promotions, deals, and store hours-hours that now include Thanksgiving night.  

  

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Are traditional grocers in trouble? Three innovative chains say yes

By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor 

Today's grocer market is fiercely competitive, requiring constant innovation to survive, according to panelists from three of the most successful chains-Trader Joe's, Aldi and Walgreens, which now sells groceries at its pharmacies-at NREI and RetailTraffic.com's National Net Lease Investment Conference, held

in Chicago on Nov. 1 and attended by more than 150 commercial real estate pros. Although the traditional grocer used to be an anchor store, that situation is rapidly changing.

 

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Echo boomers important multifamily drive 

By Carrie Rossenfeld, Reporter for the West Coast region of GlobeSt.com 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA- The multifamily sector is still flourishing as rents continue to rise and renters demand new development. According to Meyers Research, a Kennedy Wilson Co., which just released its latest trend report, national rent for markets covered by Real Facts reached an all-time high of $1,042 per month in the third quarter of this year, an increase of 4.8% from a year ago.  

 

United States apartment owners see profit

potential in pooches 
By Dawn Wotapka, The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires Reporter

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.--Roxanne George lives in an apartment community boasting everything from a sparkling swimming pool to a state-of-the-art exercise facility. But an even bigger selling point for Ms. George was the dog walk snaking around much of this neighborhood recently developed by Avalon Bay Communities Inc. (AVB) outside of New York City. "This is probably the only amenity that I use multiple times a day," Ms. George said.

 

California energy legislation  

By Robin Adcock, Energy and Sustainability Coordinator 

California is hard at work making the business of energy reduction its primary industry. Guiding this effort is the CEC (California Energy Commission), by promoting efficiency and conservation, supporting cutting-Edge research, and developing our renewable energy resources. As the State's primary energy policy and planning agency, it has six basic responsibilities as it sets State energy policy:

 

In the Spotlight - DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency

By Greg Bethke, VP Business Development

 Manco Abbott is pleased to focus this month's In the Spotlight feature on DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Company. D&D, as they are widely known shares our commitment to being a customer focused company. They are highly respected in the community and by Manco Abbott for being an exceptional industry partner for many years.  


Celebrating employees

 Our greatest strength lies in the incredible people who serve our residents, tenants, clients, and community. Join us as we celebrate their achievements-including their length of service with Manco Abbott. They are the reason we can raise the standards where people live, work and play.  

 

 

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