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Apprentice Questions: First Thing in the Office

Today's Question is from Laurie Badeaux in our Lafayette, LA office. Elon Valdivieso, Retail Sales & Leasing Associate with ELIFIN®, shares her insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/g67XIeYJIFg?si=gU9pZjbOAOxdJDCd[/embed] Laurie: My question is, what is the first thing you do when you get into the office? Elon: The first thing I always tackle on my to-do list is anything that someone I have a current relationship with has...

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Apprentice Questions: Deciding on a Career

Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Lukas Swaney in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/SVgXdfKZBJI?si=gZ0M3wZJ4gNzTbhr[/embed] Lukas Swaney: When did you know that this is the field you wanted to pursue in life? Mathew Laborde: I would never limit myself to say that this is the field I want to pursue in my life. When you're coming up in...

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Market Report – Columbus, OH – June 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is up 4.89% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $1.427B at the end of Jun 2024 vs. $1.361B at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is down 0.89% The trailing 12 month sale count was 555 at the end of Jun 2024 vs. 560 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Market-Report-Columbus-OH-June-2024.pdf" attachment_id="12201"...

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Market Report – New Orleans, LA – June 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is up 4.71% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $793.2M at the end of Jun 2024 vs. $757.5M at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is up 4.98% The trailing 12 month sale count was 506 at the end of Jun 2024 vs. 482 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Market-Report-New-Orleans-LA-June-2024.pdf" attachment_id="12203"...

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Market Report – Lafayette, LA – June 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is down 5.52% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $348.1M at the end of Jun 2024 vs. $368.5M at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is down 4.17% The trailing 12 month sale count was 322 at the end of Jun 2024 vs. 336 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Market-Report-Lafayette-LA-June-2024.pdf" attachment_id="12202"...

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Market Report – Baton Rouge, LA – June 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is down 0.59% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $502.3M at the end of Jun 2024 vs. $505.3M at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is down 5.5% The trailing 12 month sale count was 361 at the end of Jun 2024 vs. 382 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Market-Report-Baton-Rouge-LA-June-2024.pdf" attachment_id="12200"...

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Apprentice Questions: Successful Morning Routine

Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Katrina Stapleton in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/4ldDE9dybGg?si=fK479tI2zxIQll1n[/embed] Katrina: What is one thing you have to do every morning to set yourself up for a successful day? Mathew: There are two things that come to mind. First, I make my wife coffee every single morning. For a large part of my life,...

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Should You Sell or Lease Your Office Building? What to Consider.

Choosing whether to sell or lease your office building can be a big decision. You need to think about different things like your property, the market, and your personal and business goals. We talked to Jacob Loveland, an Office Sales & Leasing Specialist at ELIFIN, to get his advice on what to consider when making this choice. Sell vs. Lease Office...

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How to Manage and Maintain Your Rental Property

Managing and maintaining commercial rental properties can be challenging. We asked Keagan Finley, Senior Vice President of Multifamily Sales with ELIFIN®, to break down some of these challenges and give his advice on when and how to handle them.  Small vs. Large Rental Properties Size is one of the biggest factors on the personal effort required to care for the property. For...

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Should I Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market?

Investing offers diverse opportunities, from real estate to the stock market. Each option presents unique benefits and potential returns, and you may wonder which option is right for you. According to Mathew Laborde, President & CEO at ELIFIN®, the answer depends on your personal situation, goals, and interests. Real Estate vs. Stocks: A Comparison Laborde says, "Real estate, depending on how and...

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