Entries by Rob Felber

Lawmakers look to old school buildings as potential for new housing

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Reprinted from Maine Morning Star https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/02/17/lawmakers-look-to-old-school-buildings-as-potential-for-new-housing/ housing. “Converting vacant schools into housing is a common sense approach to creating affordable and attainable housing in many communities,” Rep. Traci Gere (D-Kennebunkport) told members of the Maine Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee on Tuesday. The bill, LD 2164, would provide financial and technical assistance to communities to […]

Inside the effort to fix the Tower District’s vacant building problems

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Reprinted from Fresnoland https://fresnoland.org/2026/01/23/inside-the-effort-to-fix-the-tower-districts-vacant-building-problems/ The Fresno City Council approved two new pilot programs in 2025 that try out strategies for eliminating commercial vacancies in the Tower District neighborhood. by Julianna Morano     What’s at stake? The Tower District isn’t alone in dealing with long-term vacancies among its commercial buildings. But there are some factors that […]

Shore Capital Partners Announces the Launch of Maintera Facility Services and Welcomes Commercial Asset Preservation (CAP) to the Platform

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Real Estate industry entrepreneur, Marc Insul of Cleveland, Ohio, co-founder, president and COO of Commercial Asset Preservation, established in 2009, sells the company to Shore Capital Partners of Chicago. Mr. Insul remains in the position of president and COO.    Shore Capital Partners Announces the Launch of Maintera Facility Services and Welcomes Commercial Asset Preservation […]

Critical Conversations: NRTA 2025 Addresses Responsible Approaches to Homelessness and Property Safety in Commercial Real Estate

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Our president and COO, Marc Insul, on a panel discussion at NRTA 2025. Written by fellow panelist, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/critical-conversations-nrta-2025-1795827/ Key Takeaways Homelessness and vandalism are distinct issues. Retailers should differentiate between lawful, non-threatening presence and conduct that warrants security or law enforcement involvement, such as vandalism, theft, or safety threats. Proactive planning reduces […]

Minnesota Malls Could Find New Life As Residential Spaces

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Reprinted from B105 https://b105country.com/malls-apartments-minnesota/     There’s a trend starting to catch on that may save the once-great concept of malls in Minnesota. Malls used to be vibrant shopping centers when brick-and-mortar stores were the way people got their goods. Retail sales have dropped significantly since 2001, with online shopping to blame. How Shopping Malls Are […]

The ghosts of Chicago restaurants past

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Reprinted from the Reader by Jonah NinkJanuary 29, 2025 Abandoned storefronts are prevalent across the city and often remain vacant for years after a restaurant closes. Restaurants close for a variety of reasons, but what keeps the buildings vacant long after the tenant moves out?Credit: Shira Friedman-Parks For more than a hundred years, Dinkel’s Bakery was the […]

How some Ohio cities are bringing new life to old malls

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Reprinted from WOSU. https://www.wosu.org/2025-02-07/how-some-ohio-cities-are-bringing-new-life-to-old-malls Commercial Asset Preservation can help landlords maintain their vacant shopping malls and ease the transition to a new life for these valuable assets.   Just off Interstate 75 at exit 68 north of Dayton, the Tipp City Plaza once bustled with businesses, offering a convenient spot to pick up groceries, dry […]

Abandoned Michigan hotel to be transformed into affordable housing for veterans

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Reprinted from Michigan Live.  NOTE: These are the types of dreams that CAP can make happen through its property preservation services SOUTHFIELD, MI – Some local military veterans will soon call a former Michigan hotel their home. Members of the Tunnel of Towers Foundation, a non-profit which supports first responders, Gold Star families and military veterans, just […]

How to Avoid a Frozen Vacant Property

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CHALLENGE Vacant or abandoned retail property can often take a beating during winter. Few or no tenants combined with security and weather conditions leave retailers at risk for disaster. If a property is not properly winterized, property issues such as freeze damage, burst pipes, and flooding can happen. In situations where there is no one […]