Insights

If you’re wondering if you can benefit from management services, how do you decide if you need a facilities manager, property manager, or both? While each service varies depending on the businesses or owners’ specific needs, consider the value adds and the differences between the two parties outlined here when building your management team.
3 min 8 sec

Wells Fargo recently engaged the brokerage team at Newmark Ciminelli to advise them on two of their existing Buffalo-area office locations, which ultimately led to two lease transactions for new locations.
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Property management is crucial for every building, and the top requested services vary among industries. We dove into our top 3 commercial management building types and highlighted their most requested services.
2 min 55 sec

“We think the market is right. We think the timing is right,” Ciminelli CEO Paul Ciminelli said. The units are now being offered through 716 Realty Group, at prices ranging from the middle $100,000s and up to the high $300,000s. Twelve units are available, including a two-bedroom model unit on the ground floor.
2 min 9 sec

The trends shaping commercial real estate in 2023 are being met with thoughtful solutions by Property Management professionals, the industry, and their partners. Let's review how Property Managers can find value, ensure safety, and engage tenants in a meaningful and productive environment.
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Hear responses from our property management professionals to some of the most common questions and concerns we’ve heard in our experience managing facilities, to clear up any misconceptions that may be holding you and your team back from engaging with a property management team to support your work.
2 min 39 sec

For this episode, we had the pleasure of connecting with the founders of Buffalo's Three Sixty Views, Tony Thomas and Jordan Scinta, and we loved getting to discuss the history of the company, the future of visual marketing for real estate, and how technology is changing the industry for the better.
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With the rise in popularity of downtown office space, an update to the traditional interiors was in order at The Lafayette Court Building, and in 2022-23, major renovations were completed to ensure the future success of the building. Learn about a few of our favorite features of the renovation project.
2 min 33 sec

“Our team’s collective experience and current market trends in Boston have allowed for a unique opportunity to create value through acquisition and repositioning. We believe 880 Technology Park Dr. will meet the demand for R&D space in the market,” said Ryan Zebro, VP of Investments at Ciminelli.
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Episode 7 is all about public art, a topic that was inspired by an ongoing project at Buffalo’s Lafayette Court Building, where we were able to partner with a local artist, Danielle Saeva. Danielle joined us for this episode to discuss the impact of public art and why it has become such a staple within our city.
15 min 31 sec

Homeowners associations (HOA) are an excellent tool used by organized homeowners, typically in condos, co-ops, and neighborhoods. We’ve highlighted the top requests we’ve received from HOA board members to help you decide if you are in need of HOA management professionals to assist with administration, financials, maintenance, and customer service.
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When it comes to managing retail properties, like convenience stores, service stations, etc., maintenance and repair can be overwhelming. With the help of these five tips, you can tackle maintenance and repair like a pro while minimizing the time, energy, and expenses that often accompany retail property management.
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Owning property means guaranteeing it's protected at all costs. This means providing proper care and maintenance to all properties, a tedious undertaking when assuming sole responsibility for property management activities. If you are struggling to maintain your real estate investment(s), consider hiring an experienced property manager to handle your operational needs.
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We decided to bring in the experts: Kyle Ciminelli, Executive VP at Newmark Ciminelli and Tamar Moy, Senior VP of Workplace Strategy and Human Experience at Newmark. Their joint and individual success make them the perfect guests to share the impact of workplace strategy and how it’s shaping the commercial real estate market in Buffalo, NY and globally.
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Ciminelli’s HOA Management services team can assist your board of directors to effectively maintain the community on a day-to-day basis and make informed decisions. When deciding if HOA management is what your board needs, consider these long-term benefits for your community.
2 min 45 sec

Whether you’re an experienced renter, or this is your first time renting, finding the perfect apartment that fits both your lifestyle and budget can be a difficult task. Check out this guide of the top considerations that should make it onto your checklist when searching for an apartment.
4 min 46 sec
The ongoing pandemic has forced organizations and employees to adopt new ways of working to keep business running smoothly while minimizing the health risk to employees and clients. Let's explore how leaders are uniquely and creatively reimagining how work will continue in the near future.
3 min 59 sec

It seems intuitive that commercial real estate properties proximate to public transportation would be more sought after, and would, therefore, have higher property values and draw higher rental rates. So, let’s take a look at some of the data that confirms a longstanding rule of real estate development: location matters.
3 min 23 sec

There is no blueprint to follow when it comes to handling the changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, there is only reliance on our previous experience, real time updates from our global network, and confidence that we can be industry leaders in this time of crisis.
2 min 31 sec

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many buildings that housed “non-essential” businesses have been temporarily vacated. It’s important to realize that an empty building is simply idle, not abandoned. During times like this, Ciminelli’s Property Management professionals carefully maintain affected buildings to ensure a seamless reopening when the time comes.
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