Leasing

Five compelling and competitive reasons for "Charming Charlie" to bring its one-of-a-kind style your center

How to convince a retailer your shopping center is the right location to open a store

Posted on September 8, 2025

From Guest Contributors Alberta Davidson and Rudolph E. Milian; a comprehensive guide for shopping center owners and commercial real estate professionals on effectively presenting their properties to potential retail tenants, focusing on location advantages, demographic data, and strategic positioning to secure high-quality retail partnerships.

Big Blue Swim School has become a popular big-box anchor in shopping centers throughout America. Represented by RAPPAPORT in our Washington, D.C., market for leasing space, Big Blue offers swimming lessons for kids, which brings families that frequently shop in other stores while their kids are learning to swim or are practicing for swimming tournaments. Shown here is a typical interior of a Big Blue franchise situated in a suburban community center. Photo: Courtesy of Big Blue Swim School

“Medtail” and “Edutail” drive traffic and loyalty to open-air community centers

Posted on August 16, 2023

Guest contributors Jack Nugent of Meridian Realty Consultants, Inc. and Rudolph Milian of Woodcliff Woodcliff Realty Advisors provide expert insight on the pushback CAM and taxes get post-pandemic from prospective tenants lease negotiations.