The Business Casual Podcast: Making dollars and sense in commercial real estate‪.‬ The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association

Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell is joined again by John Napier and Seth Quick to continue their discussion about the challenges of affordable housing. They explore the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) aspect, regulatory issues, and the need for education to address community concerns. The conversation also covers the impact of zoning codes, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, and the importance of density in urban development. They touch on the economic and fiscal benefits of affordable housing, traffic considerations, and potential solutions to address the ongoing challenges in the real estate market.

To contact John Napier, you can reach him via email at john@hangerlaw.com. For Seth Quick, you can email him at sethq@icloud.com or reach out for YIMBY-related matters at hello@yimbyhamptonroads.org.
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.

In this podcast episode, Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell explores the issue of affordable housing with his guests, attorney John Napier and Sales Manager and Urban Development Coordinator Seth Quick. John highlights challenges related to land availability and entitlement costs, while Seth underscores the impact of regulatory burdens like proffers and zoning codes on housing affordability, advocating for more flexible approaches to address these complexities.

To contact John Napier, you can reach him via email at john@hangerlaw.com. For Seth Quick, you can email him at sethq@icloud.com or reach out for YIMBY-related matters at hello@yimbyhamptonroads.org.
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.

In this engaging conversation, Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell and Rob Sembiante explore the crucial role of creative deal making in the real estate industry with guest John Napier from HangerLaw. The discussion delves into the impact of risk-adjusted returns, tax strategies, and the invaluable nature of 1031 exchanges. Emphasizing the significance of fostering a curiosity muscle in deal-making, John underscores the power of creative solutions, encouraging professionals to understand clients' needs, ask pivotal questions, and cultivate win-win scenarios for successful transactions. The conversation highlights how creativity can be a game-changer in navigating the complexities of real estate deals.

For those interested in reaching out to John Napier, he can be contacted through HangerLaw at hangerlaw.com or by phone at 757-351-1510.
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.

In this episode, Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell is joined once again by Rob Sembiante and the two discuss the impact of rising interest rates, potential changes in the housing market, and proposed bills limiting big hedge funds from purchasing single-family housing. They also delve into how the reliability and stability associated with anchor stores makes a safer investment in the eyes of financial institutions. Also explored are the implications of eliminating the 1031 exchange and share insights on business strategies amid market fluctuations.
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.

Rob Sembiante joins Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell again as the two celebrate Tim's recent appointment to the Global Board of Directors for CCIM and delve into challenges facing the commercial real estate market, such as interest rates and lending requirements. They explore market trends, including the impact of the election year, evolving office space dynamics, and potential sustainability projects, while sharing personal experiences and insights from their current real estate activities.
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.

In this special two-part episode, Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell welcomes back Dr. Dawn Kennedy, CEO of HRRA, and his featured guest Sydney Covey, an environmental sustainability engineer. Together, they discuss sustainable practices in building and design. Sydney highlights her role in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship in large manufacturing facility projects, emphasizing considerations for solar panels and embodied carbon in materials. The conversation digs deep into the importance of sustainable materials, referencing Sydney's experience with the Living Building Challenge's red list materials. They explore the economic impact of incorporating green initiatives, such as bike trails and communal workspaces, into real estate, emphasizing the attraction and retention of tenants. They also touch upon the challenges and alternatives in materials, including recycled and reclaimed options like carpet made from two-liter plastic bottles and reclaimed wood in wineries.

To contact Sydney Covey, email sydney.covey@structradvisors.com or visit her LinkedIn profile at http://linkedin.com/in/sydney-covey-b409318a
For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at hrrastudio@icloud.com or email Tim "The Commercial Guy" Churchwell, CCIM at tecproperties@gmail.com or text 'Churchwell' to 85377 to receive Tim's mobile business card.