by Akki Patel | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A few months ago in Roseville, I drove past a 7 Brew stand and noticed nine cars lined up in the double lane even before I finished parking, prompting me to take a closer look. That sight stuck with me because, in nearly 30 years of developing and managing restaurant...
by Akki Patel | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
For more than a decade, commercial real estate developers operated in a world defined by cheap capital. Debt was abundant, financing was predictable, and many projects penciled out with relatively little friction. Then everything changed. Beginning in 2022, the...
by Akki Patel | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
In retail real estate, exclusive use clauses serve a purpose. They prevent tenants from competing directly within the same center. For example, a burger restaurant prefers not to have another burger place open nearby. Similarly, a fried chicken brand would avoid...
by Akki Patel | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The commercial real estate industry has always rewarded those who adapt. From the shift to digital listings to the rise of REITs, the professionals who thrive are those who anticipate change and build toward it. The next decade will be no different, except that the...
by Akki Patel | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
At LRE & Co, mentoring the next generation has always been more than a good idea — it’s a genuine passion. We believe that the lessons learned early in a career can shape a person for life. I started my first job at 15½, working at McDonald’s, and the...
