Insights

Does A Corporate Unit Make Sense For Your Business Travel?

Does A Corporate Unit Make Sense For Your Business Travel?

For many travelers, corporate units offer a unique mix of benefits, like furniture, fully equipped kitchens, housewares, and linens, making them the best option for extended stays away from home.  Here are a few of the most common benefits.

2 min 51 sec

Facilities Management: A Full-Service Approach

Facilities Management: A Full-Service Approach

In this episode, we sat down with members of Ciminelli's Property Management team, Chris Keenan, Senior Vice President, and Sarah Cudmore, Property Manager. Together, we discussed the basics of property and facilities management and Ciminelli's full-service approach to working with clients.

28 min 9 sec

Searching For An Apartment – You Need To Ask These 3 Questions

Searching For An Apartment – You Need To Ask These 3 Questions

Just as we see changes in available apartment inventory, we also see movement in the amenities, services, and lease terms that landlords offer prospective tenants. We’ve put together a collection of questions that will help you best evaluate your options and get you started on the right path.

2 min 35 sec

What is Facilities Management and Property Management?

What is Facilities Management and Property Management?

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

Ciminelli Starts Selling Bethune Lofts As Condos

Ciminelli Starts Selling Bethune Lofts As Condos

“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

Property Managers Ease Impacts of 2023 Office Changes

Property Managers Ease Impacts of 2023 Office Changes

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.

3 min 4 sec

Property Management Common Misconceptions

Property Management Common Misconceptions

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

The Three Sixty Perspective

The Three Sixty Perspective

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.

38 min

The Lafayette Court Building: New Life for a Historic Building

The Lafayette Court Building: New Life for a Historic Building

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

The Purpose of Public Art

The Purpose of Public Art

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

Does Your HOA Need Help?

Does Your HOA Need Help?

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.

2 min 35 sec

Minimize Maintenance & Repair with These 5 Tips

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.

3 min 13 sec

Why Hiring A Property Manager is the Right (and Smart) Choice

Why Hiring A Property Manager is the Right (and Smart) Choice

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.

3 min 22 sec

Workplace Strategy

Workplace Strategy

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.

21 min 16 sec

5 Benefits of Having an HOA Manager

5 Benefits of Having an HOA Manager

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

6 Considerations While Apartment Hunting

6 Considerations While Apartment Hunting

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

Post-COVID-19: The Future of Office and Work

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