Finding value in Tampa Heights’ historic vibe

By Ashley Gurbal Kritzer Michael Mincberg is equal parts historic preservationist and opportunist.

Mincberg, president of Sight Real Estate, is planning to redevelop an old bottling factory in Tampa Heights into 22 apartments, The Bootlegger Factory Flats.

Mincberg wants to preserve history — the brick factory was built in 1925 -— as well as creating history by capitalizing on a national urbanization trend. But there’s a financial payoff, too: Restored buildings, because of their irreplaceable nature, usually command… Read More

Source:: TBBJ Real Estate

5 volatile trends businesses must watch this year (and one strength to remember)

By John Manzella Volatility isn’t just affecting the stock market, it’s impacting everything.

Instability in Europe, slower Chinese growth, and declining oil prices are a just a few of the factors causing turbulence in the U.S. and global economy.

But there are a number of other trends and factors at work shaping our future. Understanding them can help a company reduce risks while assessing what’s ahead in 2015 and beyond. Here are a few to consider.

1. Consumer confidence

Although the unemployment rate continues… Read More

Source:: TBBJ Real Estate