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Retail reinvention takeaways from the 2026 CREW Network Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

Two new roads are going to change how Clermont commutes to Disney, the 429, Winter Garden and more. Expected project finish is early 2027. If you drive Highway 27 through Clermont on a regular basis, you already know the traffic story. Four Corners keeps growing, Horizon West keeps growing, and for years the two sides of the Lake/Orange county line have been connected by not much more than a handful of overloaded roads. That's changing. Two separate projects are under constru

Blueprint Commercial welcomes Brianna Violet Permenter to their growing team of advisors! Brianna will focus primarily on healthcare & wellness sales and leasing in Central Florida. Growing our commercial real estate brokerage has never just been about adding names to a roster. We firmly believe in quality over quantity. We seek people who think the way we do about this business: that a lease or a purchase is not a transaction, it is a decision a business owner has to live in

If you're searching for space to lease or buy in the Orlando commercial real estate market, there's one question you should ask before you tour a single property: who's representing you? Here's the harsh truth: the landlord has representation. The seller has representation. Their brokers are experienced, sharp, and working hard to get their clients the best possible deal. If you walk into that negotiation alone, you're the only person at the table without an expert in your co

The smallest lots in Central Florida are commanding the biggest prices — here's why drive-thru-only restaurants are reshaping the QSR real estate market along the I-4 corridor. f you've driven down State Road 50, US-192, or anywhere along the I-4 corridor lately, you've probably noticed something: there are a lot more drive-thrus going up, and almost none of them have dining rooms. From 7 Brew coffee stands tucked onto half-acre corners to Chick-fil-A's new "Drive-Thru Only"

Medical office buildings in Orlando offer recession-resistant returns and stable cash flow. Discover why MOB investments outperform traditional office properties and where opportunities exist in 2026. In an era of economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and evolving workplace dynamics, savvy commercial real estate investors are increasingly turning to medical office buildings (MOBs) as a cornerstone of their portfolios. Orlando's medical office sector stands out as parti

Check out this checklist for brokers and owners when leasing new construction commercial spaces including grey shell and vanilla shell spaces. Have you have ever found yourself scrolling Google and AI for answers to vocabulary definitions, superlative explanations and who’s responsible for what during a development project for commercial tenants? If YES – then this is a must read for you. Of course, never a short cut, our experience (including the pitfalls) - is your short-

Florida's commercial property insurance crisis is forcing Central Florida investors to rethink operating costs as premiums surge and coverage options shrink across all property types. Florida's property insurance crisis has reached a critical turning point in 2026, and commercial real estate owners across Central Florida are feeling the impact. With insurance premiums skyrocketing by 40-60% over the past two years and several major carriers exiting the market, understanding t

Leverage. Cash flow. Forced equity. Tax efficiency. This is how wealth compounds. Most people think real estate builds wealth because property values go up. That is only part of the story. Real estate is often called a wealth multiplier because it combines several powerful financial forces at the same time. When used strategically, those forces compound and accelerate net worth growth in a way few other asset classes can. Here is how it works. 1. Leverage: Control More With

The longtime vacant downtown Orlando Sentinel site is finally gaining some momentum for redevelopment. The project could become a catalyst to increased walkability, housing and retail in downtown Orlando. Downtown Orlando is on the brink of a major transformation. The long-anticipated redevelopment of the +/- 18 acre former Orlando Sentinel site at North Orange Avenue represents far more than a single mixed-use project. This $2 billion investment is a clear signal that Downto