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This book begins by outlining the common design mistakes with the modern open plan office and the industry focus on cost that has resulted in the ill-fated Workplace Zoo. The requirements of office-based workers according to psychological theory and research are then explained. Dr Oseland references historical studies in psychophysics to describe how to design environmental conditions (acoustics, lighting, temperature, indoor air quality) that enhance performance by supporting basic physiologica...

Many investors are frightened of investing in commercial real estate. But with residential real estate struggling, the time is right to make the switch to commercial properties. Trump University Commercial Real Estate Investing 101 takes the fear out of commercial investing with easy-to-understand, step-by-step principles that will make you successful and lower your risk. You?ll learn the differences between residential and commercial properties, how to invest profitably in your spare time, an...

Money Matters for Financial Freedom provides a roadmap for achieving financial freedom in less than five years! David and Leslie Shippy went from a middle-class life to financial freedom in three short years. They were able to replace both of their multiple six-figure incomes and walk away from corporate America. Their first three apartment investments tripled their investors’ money. They have since gone on to purchase and manage a portfolio of apartments that consists of over 3000 units and is...

"…if you're looking to achieve a higher level of excellence in business by becoming remarkable…this will inspire you and focus your efforts on success while building real wealth! Simply put… it's a great read!"—Tim Sabean, CEO of Sabean Media and former SVP of the Howard Stern Channels There are many paths to becoming successful in real estate. But flipping houses, holding a license or owning a home is only the beginning of what could be a long and transformative journey to building lasting wea...

Now in its 40th year, Emerging Trends in Real Estate is one of the most highly regarded and widely read forecast reports in the real estate industry. This updated edition provides an outlook on real estate investment and development trends, real estate finance and capital markets, trends by property sector and metropolitan area, and other real estate issues around the globe. Comprehensive and invaluable, the book is based on interviews with leading industry experts and also covers what's happeni...

Completely revised and updated, the fifth edition of this bestselling textbook covers each stage of the real estate development process, explaining the basics of idea conception, feasibility, planning, financing, market analysis, contract negotiation, construction, marketing, and asset management. This new edition has been revised to include new topics such as sustainability, green building, and how development financing has changed since the Great Recession. It includes all-new examples, case s...

Commercial real estate is recognized as an attractive asset class by institutional investors because of its high cash-flow stream, diversification benefits, and potential to hedge inflation. This book is an A-to-Z guide to commercial real estate investing. Written by a team of experts, it offers advice based on their years of experience. It is a hands-on guide for anyone wanting to know more about real estate investing.

Stop chasing quick commissions—and start building a solid, long-term real estate business Selling real estate is all about closing as many deals as possible, as quickly as possible, right? Wrong. Nothing could be further from the truth. True success doesn’t come from an obsession with closing deals and getting paid. It comes from a clear, focus on giving customers an experience they don’t feel like they can easily replicate with another agent. The real way to succeed in real estate is to make b...