Lakeville Community Events – APPRO & CERRON Sponsors

Lakeville Community Events – 2014 Lakeville Chamber Golf Tournament & 2014 Taste of Lakeville

By Paige Thompson Recent Lakeville Community Events gave the team at APPRO Development and CERRON Commercial Properties the opportunity to support our local community and have a lot of fun in the process!

2014 Lakeville Chamber Golf Tournament

APPRO-CERRON_Sponsor-2nd_Hole_at_Wilds-1.jpgAPPRO and CERRON were bronze sponsors of this year’s golf tournament, which allowed us to be a sponsor on hole #2 at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, MN. Kathy Morse, Andrea Kaderlik and I had the opportunity to be at the sponsor table where we offered golfers a chance to enter a drawing to win a pair of MN Gopher Hockey tickets. By playing our “Sledgehammer/Mega Golf” game – a combination of bowling, croquet and putting – players had fun trying to knock a bowling ball with a wedge/sledgehammer under a wicket/sign. We witnessed some unique styles, as you will see from the following pics taken. Our team had a great time meeting or re-connecting with members of our community at this annual event. Later in the day, a few of our team members, Jim Connelly with guests Norm Oberto and Mark Becker from Imperial Plastics, Andrea Kaderlik and I attended the dinner and drew the names of Kevin Jenn, a manager with Target Technology Services, and Mark Priore, an attorney with Priore Law Offices, as winners of the two pairs of Gopher Hockey tickets. 

 

2014 Taste of Lakeville

Taste_of_Lakeville_2014.jpgAPPRO and CERRON also had the opportunity to be one of many community sponsors for the 2014 Taste of Lakeville. This Lakeville Rotary Club event has become an annual tradition for many (12 years running). A few of our team members (myself included), were able to make it out to this event on May 15, 2014. There was a silent and live auction with proceeds benefiting the Lakeville Heritage Center and Miracle (Baseball) Field, live bands as part of the entertainment, a wall of wine raffle and wine tasting, and of course…the food tasting. For $35 ahead of time (or $45 at the door) – this is an incredible deal!! Not to mention – A LOT OF FUN!! If you were not able to make it out to this event this year, I strongly encourage you to do so next year! Not only is it a lot of fun, you are helping our local Lakeville community at the same time. See more information about the Taste of Lakeville HERE.

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Lease Space in Lakeville MN & Dakota County MN

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND:

Lease space in Lakeville MN & Dakota County MN: The options are abundant in multiple property types including office, office/warehouse, industrial, manufacturing and retail. 

CERRON has many listings available now in and around Dakota County, Minnesota:

  • Lakeville
  • Apple Valley
  • Eagan
  • Farmington

See a sampling of our many listings below.

ACTIVE LISTINGS:

Office Listings – Office Space For Lease:

In Simply click on the image to link to the full list of office spaces available in south metro, MN. CERRON Properties has entire suites available for lease or sale, and we also have many individual offices available for lease – some even available on a month to month basis. 

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Industrial Listings:

Simply click on the image below to view all of our industrial listings available:

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Retail Listings:

Simply click on the image below to view all of our retail spaces available:

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Land Listings:

In addition to lease spaces available, we also have many land listings for sale. Simply click on the image below to view all of our land for sale:

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SPACE AVAILABLE:

As you can see by perousing the various listings above, we have many properties available that might be the perfect property solution for you and your business. If you did not find what you are looking for in the links above, please contact our team to create a custom search for you, by clicking on the following link. We have new properties coming on the market all the time.

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Our team would be honored to help you find your perfect property solution!

 

Construction and General Contracting News

CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL CONTRACTING NEWS:

So much is going on in construction and general contracting! As a leading south metro MN general contractor, our team thought it would be helpful to our readers to share some of the latest articles we have been following in the world of commercial construction. 

If you are a business owner and interested in real estate, development, commercial buildings, construction or the building process including project management, you have come to the right place!

In this article we will share some of our recent favorite articles related to property solutions, featuring building and construction.

LINKS:

The following list includes articles we have recently come across and thought you might also find helpful or just downright interesting!

 Construction Innovation

Roof Leaks – Where to check

 Top 10 Green Building Products for 2016

Commercial Drones – Eyes in the Sky

As you can see, there is a lot going on in the world of commercial construction, and this is just a small sampling. What are you currently interested in? Leave a comment below to share with us what interests you. We would love to hear from you and try to incorporate your ideas into future posts!

Additionally, you may find the following articles from our archive of interest as well:

Architecture Services

Roofing Maintenance

Commercial Construction Project Timeline

 

Whether you are a building owner or a tenant, there is a lot you should know as a business owner about the space from which you conduct your business. Contact our team today with any questions you may have about construction, general contracting, project management, development or the real estate process. We are here to help!

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Design and Architecture Trends

Design and architecture trends are always on our minds as our team assists business owners with property solutions. What is new? What will stand the test of time?

We recently came across an article in Construction Dive which highlighted Gensler’s forecast for 2016. According to the article,“Gensler Forecast: 6 megatrends in design driven by technology”, the following six items top the list for 2016 trends:

  • A full integration of digital into daily life
  • ‘Smarter’ environments
  • Design that incorporates speed and seamless experiences
  • Human-connected urban living
  • An emergence of digital/artisanal maker cultures
  • And a focus on health and safety

From our team’s perspective, we see many of these trends already coming to fruition in the variety of projects we are working on both in the architecture and construction phases. As we continue to work with a variety of manufacturers for example, a focus on health and safety integration tops the list of design considerations. We do not believe however, that this is “trend” – health and safety in property solutions indeed has certainly evolved over time. However, it is and will continue to be at the top of the list of priorities.

Our team takes the topics of health and safety very seriously. This is why we have gone to great lengths to implement a safety protocol within our organization – see our Safety Mission page. We are also highly rated with ISNetworld, and continue to work with companies which value a high standard for safety in business practice as well as construction work. 

Contact our team if you would like to discuss ideas you have for a design and architecture project for your business.

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Commercial Real Estate Search MN

Commercial real estate search in MN can start right here with CERRON Commercial Properties. Our team has a wide variety of properties available both for rent with our lease category listings and to purchase with our for sale category of listings. 

Our property types include: land, retail, office, medical, and industrial including both manufacturing and warehouse facilities. 

There are a variety of ways  you may start your search. If you are a “do-it-yourselfer” you may navigate our site in a couple of different ways. 1. Search Our Properties by using keywords and catergories, by clicking HERE, or on the button below:

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. 2. Use our Navigation Bar to drop down and navigate to the property type of interest. See the image below:

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3. And, the third way to conduct a property search, is to complete a form and let us know exactly what you are looking for. We can not only search our inventory of listings, but that of all listings available to commercial real estate brokers. We can also tap into our network of other brokers and property owners who might have been thinking of listing their property and it has not yet hit the market.

As you can see, there are a lot of options for searching for just the right commercial property solution for you and your team! Please do not hesitate to contact our team to assist you in finding the perfect commercial or industrial property!

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Top 5 Real Estate Trends to Make You Smile

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According to a recent article in the Real Estate Journal, they listed their top five list of things to be thankful for in the new year. Our team thinks that this list is something to smile about, and wanted to share with our readers. So, here you go:

1. The Fed raised the rate – because our economy is strong – so that is what should make you smile.

2. More people – both young and old – want to live in urban downtowns. What was once a ghost town, is now thriving. Yay!

3. Unemployment rates are falling – more people back to work and willing to spend – this is definitely good news for the commercial sector!

4. Multi-family boom – more people are renting, out of choice, not necessity. For developers, this is wonderful news as they continue to create new options.

5. The industrial market is HOT!! – Both of our sister companies APPRO and CERRON have seen evidence of this in Minnesota. Spec buildings under construction is what should be making manufacturers , warehousing businesses and industrial companies smile big.

This was a great article and we are thrilled to share the good news!!

To read the full article in the Real Estate Journal, click HERE.

Want to stay on top of more commercial or industrial real estate trends? Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter now:

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Architecture in the News

THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN ARCHITECTURE:

As a design build firm located in the south metro area of Minnesota, we love to hear new ideas in the world of architecture. Recently, we came across a TED Talk on the topic of architecture, and thought it would be a great video to share with our readers. 

According to this recent TED talk by Ole Scheeren, great architecture should be able to tell a story.  Learn more about Scheeren’s ideas on architecture by clicking on the video link below.

GREAT ARCHITECTURE:

Ole Scheeren presents a fascinating TED talk on the importance of thinking of architecture as more than steel and concrete, and considering the people who inhabit these spaces.
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See examples of Scheeren’s work and how the human element creates a more complete story in the world of architectural design.

SO, WHAT’S YOUR ARCHITECTURE STORY?

Every organization is unique! And, as such, each architecture story is equally unique. So, what is your organization’s story? Do you find that your space makes sense? Or, maybe over time, you have found it necessary to reinvent your space? Is it time to re-write your architecture story? A little re-inventing or re-writing from time to time can make a world of difference!

 

Contact our team today and allow us to understand your story and how we might be able to add a verse or a line to your ongoing story!

 

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If you love architecture and design as much as we do, you may also find the following articles and pages of interest:

Innovation in Architecture

Trends in Architecture and Design

Architectural Services

 

Five reasons to purchase this former bank

A Former Bank Building is now for sale in Lakeville, MN:

The team at CERRON has recently listed a former bank building which is now available to purchase. Located at 17600 Cedar Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, this commercial building is gorgeous!

In this blog post, you will learn about our top five reasons to purchase this commercial building for sale: 

  • Size
  • Location
  • Zoning
  • Architecture
  • Price

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Top Five List

The following are the top five reasons we think this former bank building is an ideal site to purchase:

  • Size – The flex use building is 4,609 SF and is an ideal size for a variety of uses.
  • Location – Situated on a .93 acre lot, this commercial building faces Cedar Avenue, and is located on the southwest corner of Dodd Boulevard and Cedar Avenue in Lakeville, MN. One of Minnesota’s fastest growing cities! This building is also located just north of a new housing development which is targeting approximately 1,000 new homes.
  • Zoning – This property is zoned C-3, General Commercial District. This means that this site could be used in a variety of ways! For example, while a financial services building might be an ideal use of the building, a professional office building for general business use, a medical office for counseling, or even a restaurant, are all approved uses and any one of these and many other potential uses may be an ideal use of this building.
  • Architecture – This building was designed with gorgeous architectural features! The entrance, reception and shared spaces are filled with natural light radiating from the clerestory windows above. A soaring barrel vaulted wooden ceiling creates a warm and open space throughout. This is simply a beautiful environment in which to work and visit.
  • Price – This commercial property is being offered at $1,025,000. An amazing building at an ideal price.

These are just five of many reasons that purchasing 17600 Cedar Avenue in Lakeville, Minnesota make a whole lot of sense! If these five reasons have piqued your interest, you may want to take a look at the full listing offering page HERE.

Schedule your showing today:

You now have at least five reasons to come visit this building. If you are in the market to buy commercial real estate, this former bank / commercial building is just the right size, in an ideal location, with zoning which allows for a variety of uses, includes gorgeous architectural features, and is priced right! 

Contact our team to schedule your showing today!

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As you consider purchasing commercial real estate, you may also want to read this article:

 Financing Commercial Real Estate

 

2015 APPRO & CERRON Team Ornament Stories

2015 ORNAMENT STORIES BY THE TEAM AT APPRO AND CERRON:

We asked our team to share one of their favorite ornaments this year and a story about what makes that particular ornament special. Some of our team members had a really hard time choosing just one. I think many of us can relate to that, choosing a favorite anything.

There are a wide variety of ornaments and stories to go along with them…we hope you enjoy learning a little more about our team, and some of the stories about what makes each of us unique!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO BEGIN LEARNING ABOUT OUR ORNAMENT STORIES

 

We hope you enjoy – thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to learn a little more about our team!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR ENTIRE TEAM

As you take time to enjoy this holiday season, we hope that you will continue to stay in touch! Please feel free to leave us a note below. 

All the best for a bright and prosperous 2016!

 

Why we love the “Total Cost Summary” & You should too!

The “Total Cost Summary” is a valuable tool:

Knowing all of your costs up front is important to your decision making process. This is why our team has created a “Total Cost Summary” tool. 

In this article, you will learn about costs that you may not have considered when choosing your next commercial space. Our team at APPRO and CERRON has been helping business owners like you since 1987. We know the importance of being up front and helping owners to see the entire picture when it comes to obtaining a new space. This is true whether leasing, purchasing existing or building new.

Key Considerations:

As your business continues to grow, you may have found yourself in need of a new space. As you consider your options, be sure that you are considering all of your costs.  Take for example, you have decided you want to build a new building, and want to budget for all of your potential costs. Here are a few considerations for cost calculations:

1. Cost of land purchase

2. Cost of new construction

3. Cost of moving, equipment

4. Cost of financing

Our Total Cost Summary Worksheet gives you even more details to consider. In a single page worksheet, you will be provided with additional cost considerations in each of these categories. 

 

Total Construction Costs:

As you have seen, there are many construction cost considerations pertaining to a construction project – whether a new building or a modification of an existing building.  Download your copy today! 

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Please contact our team for more questions, or leave us a message below. 

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