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SPERRY is proud to welcome Easerich® Commercial Real Estate Advisors in Bellevue, Washington as our official Global Gateway Office.

Led by CEO Larry Eu and COO Lien Ma, the team brings deep expertise in cross-border transactions between the United States and Asia Pacific, along with an established network of developer and investor relationships across the region.

For our affiliates and their clients, this means a dedicated channel for cross-Pacific referrals, market intelligence, and transaction support. Capital moves in both directions across the Pacific, and now our network has a trusted partner on both sides of it.

Welcome to the SPERRY family, Larry, Lien, and the entire Easerich® team.

Read the announcement:
https://sperrycommercial.com/insights/sperry-launches-global-gateway-office-with-easerichcommercial-real-estate-advisors-in-bellevue-washington/

SPERRY Launches Global Gateway Office with Easerich®Commercial Real Estate Advisors in Bellevue, Washington - SPERRY SPERRY Launches Global Gateway Office with Easerich® Commercial Real Estate Advisors in Bellevue, Washington PRESS RELEASE August 11, 2026 Converted affiliate office positions Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates to serve as a strategic bridge for cross-border capital and clients between North Ameri...

Most brokerage owners can tell you why they lost their last deal. Few know about the assignments that never reached them at all.

Multi-market portfolios, corporate work across several states, capital arriving from abroad looking for a local partner. That work goes to firms with national reach, and the best local firm in the market is often never asked.

Ability was never the issue.

Here is what changes when an independent firm joins a global network:

Winning National Assignments as a Local Firm - SPERRY Local CRE firms lose multi-market assignments on reach, not on skill. How affiliating with a global brokerage network puts your firm on the shortlist.

Commercial real estate is a local business. The best brokers in our network know their markets because they are genuinely part of them, and that shows up in more than transaction volume.

This year's Rivals United for Kure Golf Tournament at Strawberry Farms Golf Club is a good example. Burton Young has now given nine years of his time and leadership to the event, serving again as a Tournament Chair. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $2.5 million in gross proceeds, funding Kure It Cancer Research grants to scientists pursuing innovative treatments. Sperry Equities returned as a Course Sponsor.

That kind of commitment is not a marketing initiative. It is what happens when brokers build careers in the communities they serve.

Thinking about whether to stay independent or join a franchise?

For commercial real estate brokers, the fear is usually the same: that affiliating means giving up control. But the right model does the opposite. You keep your firm, your clients, and your market, and you gain the brand, referral network, and technology that would take years to build on your own.

Our newest article lays out the real tradeoffs of affiliating with SPERRY, including what stays yours and what you gain on day one. Read it here:

Why CRE Brokers Affiliate with SPERRY Weighing an independent brokerage against a franchise? See what commercial real estate brokers gain by affiliating with SPERRY while keeping control of their firm.

Congrats to our New Hampshire brokers SPERRY CRA for their new listing!

Now Available for Sale
10 Dunklee Road | Bow, NH
Asking Price: $7,000,000 | $131.58/SF

Represented by Alexander Berube and Chris Pascucci, this fully leased investment opportunity features 38 individual condo units across 2 buildings totaling 53,200± SF. Strategically located between Manchester and Concord with convenient access to I-89, I-93, and Route 101, it provides excellent regional connectivity and long-term investment appeal.

Learn more about this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/geVHGUJP

SOLD | Creekside Apartments, Everett

A 36-unit multifamily community, closed at $12,000,000.

Robert Wright guided this Everett property from listing to close, delivering a strong result for a retiring owner and a clean transition for the buyer.

Considering the value of your investment property? Robert would welcome the conversation.

Robert Wright, Capstone · 206-619-3274 · capstonerea.com

Everyone asks about the cap rate. Far fewer people read it correctly.

A low number often means investors see the property as safe, not cheap. A high number can signal opportunity, or hidden risk. The figure only means something in context.

Our newest article explains what a cap rate really tells you, and how to use it wisely whether you are buying or selling.

Read it here:

What Is a Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate? | SPERRY A clear, plain-English guide to the commercial real estate cap rate: what it measures, why it moves, and how to read it wisely before you buy or sell.

This week, SPERRY CEO Jay Olshonsky visited our affiliate, SPERRY - Commercial Realty Associates, in Bedford, NH. He welcomed the opportunity to connect in person, exchange ideas, and talk through what's ahead for commercial real estate.

Moments like this are a reminder of what makes this network worth building. Strong affiliates, real relationships, and a shared commitment to doing this work at a high level.

Grateful for the Bedford team and looking forward to what's next together.

The question everyone's asking — is now actually a good time to buy commercial real estate?

The short answer: for buyers who've done the work, yes. Cap rates have moved up from historic lows, motivated sellers are transacting at adjusted prices, and the pool of competing buyers is thinner than it's been in years.

The buyers who will look back on this moment most favorably are the ones who ran the numbers, found the right advisor, and acted while others were still deciding.

Read the full breakdown on our insights page. https://sperrycommercial.com/insights/is-now-actually-a-good-time-to-buy-commercial-real-estate-heres-what-the-numbers-say/

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Retail Real Estate in 2026

Years of under-building have quietly created one of retail's most favorable supply environments in recent memory. National vacancy sits at just 4.4% — down from 6.9% as recently as late 2024 — and asking rents have climbed to $24.59 per square foot, up 2.4% year-over-year as of Q1 2026.

The standout story? Top-tier shopping centers and well-located neighborhood retail have virtually no available space. As vacancy is projected to peak mid-year and begin tightening again in H2, the window to secure quality retail positions is narrowing for both investors and tenants.

Grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail continue to lead the sector,a reminder that the fundamentals haven't changed: the right location, the right tenant mix, and disciplined underwriting still win.

If retail is on your radar this year, let's talk strategy.