CORFAC News

CORFAC Congratulates 2018 CoStar Power Brokers

CORFAC congratulates the many firms and individuals in the network who were recognized in the 2018 CoStar Power Broker Awards. Every year CoStar celebrates the top commercial real estate firms and brokers in the United States and Canada. Congratulations to the following CORFAC members who were recognized: CORFAC Winners...

Commercial Properties Inc./CORFAC International Announces $8.6 Million in 1Q19 Sales for Jaffe/Griswold Team

Commercial Properties, Inc./CORFAC International, Arizona’s largest locally owned commercial real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce $8.63 million in total sales activity for the Andy Jaffe and Rex Griswold team in the first quarter of 2019. Activity in the Phoenix market is strong and opportunities for users...

CORFAC Celebrates 30 Years as a Network

Over the last three decades, commercial real estate has seen tremendous changes — from technology to the birth of entirely new asset classes. Through all the transformations, there has been a constant demand for local expertise from respected commercial real estate brokers.  Now in its 30th year,...

Voit Real Estate Services/CORFAC International Represents Buyer in a $9.5 Million Office Transaction

Voit Real Estate Services/CORFAC International announced that a private investor acquired Cornerstone Office Center from MIG Real Estate for $9.5 million. Todd Holley of Voit Real Estate Services represented the buyer. CBRE’s Louay Alsadek and Hunter Rowe represented the seller, MIG Real Estate, a real estate...

Asset Build Co. Ltd. Joins CORFAC International as Japanese Affiliate

CORFAC International is pleased to announce that Tokyo-based Asset Build Co. Ltd. has joined the CORFAC global real estate network as its first affiliate in Japan.  Asset Build Co Ltd./CORFAC International offers clients a comprehensive range of real estate consulting, investment, development and management services...

First Capital Property Group Joins CORFAC International as Central Florida Affiliate

CORFAC International is pleased to announce that Orlando-based First Capital Property Group, Inc. has joined the CORFAC global real estate network as its affiliate in Central Florida, where it provides a full range of commercial real estate services. Formed in 1995, First Capital Property Group/CORFAC International...

Commercial Properties Inc./CORFAC International Completes $1.6 Million Office Condo Sale

Commercial Properties, Inc./CORFAC International, Arizona’s largest locally owned commercial real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce the sale of 15215 S. 48th Street in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Comprised of 5,930 square feet, this medical office condominium is located just north of Chandler Boulevard on 48th Street...

CORFAC Congratulates Founding Member Steve Podolsky, SIOR, on Industry Awards

CORFAC International congratulates Steven H. Podolsky, SIOR, Executive Vice President of Podolsky Circle/CORFAC International, who was recently honored with several industry awards. Podolsky was recognized by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) as well as CORFAC International for his collaboration with...

Joel and Granot Real Estate/CORFAC International Represents Levolor in 43,000-SF Lease

Dan Granot, SIOR, of Joel and Granot Real Estate/ CORFAC International, represented custom window covering manufacturer Levolor Inc. in a 43,000-square foot lease in Sandy Springs, GA. The more than 100-year-old company will move to Lakeside Office Park, where it will grow to at least 120 employees over the...

CORFAC Announces the 2018 COR$TAR Award Winners

CORFAC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 COR$TAR awards, which celebrate firms and individuals with superlative success in serving multi-market clients through network referral transactions. The awards were announced at the CORFAC International Spring Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, on February...

CORFAC Ranks 11th on the 2019 Lipsey Top Brands Survey

CORFAC International is pleased to announce for the second-straight year the network ranked 11th on the Lipsey Company Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brands survey. We'd also like to congratulate 18th-ranked Voit Real Estate Services/CORFAC International for being recognized. Review the complete listing of the...

CORFAC Congratulates Member Firms on Milestone Anniversaries

As CORFAC International celebrates its 30th year as a network in 2019, we'd like to acknowledge the following member firms that are also celebrating significant anniversaries this year. The average tenure of a CORFAC firm is 14 years, which speaks to the value, integrity and reputation of our network. Sincerest...

Richmond Industrial Grows In All Directions

By: Richard W. Porter, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President of Porter Realty Co. Inc./CORFAC International Richmond’s industrial sector is poised for expansion as construction pipeline activity advances in all quadrants of the metro area. Social media giant Facebook has expanded the scope of work for its data...

Brokers Benefit from Coworking Trend

By Alistair Subba Row, Farebrother/CORFAC International Collaborative offices, serviced office space, shared work spaces -- whatever you call it, the coworking trend is growing exponentially in response to the rise of the sharing economy. Coworking companies are driving net absorption in the office sector, and show...

CORFAC International Announces 2019 Leadership Team

CORFAC International is pleased to announce Sim Doughtie, CCIM, MCR, SIOR, SLCR, President of King Industrial Realty, Inc./CORFAC International in Atlanta, GA, will begin his term as the network’s 2019 President on January 1. With more than 80 offices worldwide, CORFAC International will celebrate its 30th anniversary...

Tech Industry Globalization Fuels Office Growth Around The World

By Mirela Raicu, ESOP Consulting/CORFAC International Global technology companies are reshaping cities across the globe. Industry giants like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Intel and Oracle have moved beyond traditional tech markets like Silicon Valley and Seattle, expanding to other metropolitan areas...

CORFAC's 2018 Marketing and PR Highlights

CORFAC International continues to build the network’s brand across a wide range of media channels. Directed by CORFAC’s Communications Committee, the marketing and public relations initiatives this year have reached more industry professionals across more media outlets than ever before. Highlights follow: ...

CORFAC Makes History with First-Ever Overseas Fall Summit

CORFAC International members who traveled to London, England, for the 2018 Fall Summit, September 23-26, were part of a history-making event for the nearly 30-year old organization. With approximately 140 attendees, CORFAC hosted it’s first-ever Fall Summit overseas. London-based affiliate Farebrother/CORFAC...

CORFAC International Announces 2018 Award Winners

CORFAC International is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards recognizing individuals who exemplify excellence, integrity, dedication and participation in the CORFAC network. Award winners were honored by CORFAC's 2018 President Andy Jaffe of Commercial Properties Inc./CORFAC International in Tempe, AZ,...

The CORFAC Difference: Local Expertise on a Global Scale

The most knowledgeable and dedicated brokers in any market often choose to lead their own local companies rather than becoming a cog in a global services firm. That’s good for companies that operate in a single city, because they know they’re getting the best expertise from a proven professional who’s...