As about 4,000 major retail chain stores closed in 2016, and at least 5,000 more are expected to close in 2017, retailers are scrambling to remain relevant. Survivors recognize their continued success depends upon offering what the internet can’t -- experiential customer engagement. Chains like Michaels now offer free classes and in-store events. Retailers like Best Buy now provide customer solutions in addition to products. Restaurants and malls have added entertainment components.  Some companies ... Read more

In May 2017, Regal Properties received an American Leadership Award based on annual surveys of the real estate industry. Regal Properties encourages other real estate professionals to join its commitment to "Invest in People & Property" by donating some percentage of all fees and commissions to charitable causes. Read more

Zillow has just launched a pilot program in two cities — Las Vegas and Orlando, Florida — called “Zillow Instant Offers,” with the promise that a home sale transaction can be completed in as little as a week. The new Zillow product allows prospective home sellers to receive all-cash offers from a hand-selected group of 15 large private investors along with a side-by-side comparative market analysis from a local Zillow Premier Agent.  Home sellers ... Read more

Regal Properties' Senior Associate, Maha Odeh, represented the buyer in the purchase of Woodland Plaza at an 8.5% cap rate. This $5,400,000 retail shopping center in Phoenix, Arizona, located on the main retail corridor of West Bell Road, has 40,000 square feet of improvements leased by 15 tenants, including Mattress Firm, Dollar Tree and Domino's. Escrow closed on May 5, 2017.   Read more