SVN® Expands Southeastern Presence With the Addition of a New Office In Atlanta, GA By SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management
Boston, MA — (May 5, 2025) SVN International (SVNI), the premier full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is proud to announce the expansion of SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management with the opening of its second office, located in Atlanta, Georgia.The expansion builds on the firm’s Chattanooga roots and continued commitment […]
SVN® Expands Presence In South Carolina With the Addition of SVN | Palmetto
Boston, MA — (April 9, 2025) SVN International (SVNI), the premier full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is excited to announce the addition of a new office in Greenville, South Carolina marking the company’s continued commitment to growth in the Upstate of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. SVN | Palmetto, a full-service […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Retail Product Council Co-Chair
Boston, MA — (January 30, 2025) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Chadwick, the Director of Retail at SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management, as the Co-Chair of the SVN Retail Product Council. Chadwick will join forces with Ryan Imbrie, CCIM, […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Industrial Product Council Co-Chair
Boston, MA — (January 27, 2025) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Bunch, SIOR as Co-Chair of the SVN Industrial Product Council. In his new role, John will work alongside Chair Curt Arthur, SIOR and other council members to further enhance SVN’s […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Texas With the Addition of SVN | Hanna Solutions Commercial Real Estate
Boston, MA — (January 7, 2025) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of a new office in McAllen, Texas: SVN | Hanna Solutions Commercial Real Estate. The firm specializes in sales, leasing, property management, and investment services across the South Texas Region, also known […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Healthcare Product Council Co-Chair
Boston, MA — (December 10, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Torey Riso as Co-Chair of the SVN Healthcare Product Council. In his new role, Torey will work alongside Chair Catherine House, CRE, FRICS, CCIM and other council members to further enhance […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Georgia With the Addition of SVN | Fall Line Commercial Advisors
Boston, MA — (December 9, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of a new office in Columbus, Georgia: SVN | Fall Line Commercial Advisors. The firm specializes in a wide range of commercial properties and land transactions across Georgia and Alabama, continuing its […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Co-Chair for Self Storage Product Council
Boston, MA — (October 10, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Mears as Co-Chair of the SVN Self Storage Product Council. Mears will join Kristen Wilson-Asman and other council members to further enhance SVN’s presence and expertise in the Self Storage […]
SVN International Corp. Appoints Lukas Krause as Chief Executive Officer
Boston, MA — (September 9, 2024) — SVN International Corp., a top ten global commercial real estate services organization, today announced the appointment of Lukas Krause as its Chief Executive Officer. Krause, a real estate veteran and entrepreneur, is set to steward SVN through its next phase of expansion and ongoing commitment to providing best-in-class […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Montana With the Addition of SVN | PureWest
Boston, MA — (August 1, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of a new office in Missoula, Montana, SVN | PureWest. PureWest, ranked among the top 150 independent brokerages, provides comprehensive statewide coverage through its 19 offices. Devin Khoury, Owner, Managing Director, and […]
Future of Warehouse – Retail Revolution: Shared Warehouses and Solar Integration Reshaping Logistics Landscape
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. The industrial real estate sector is a dynamic asset class undergoing a multitude of transformative changes. By 2025, online retail is projected to account for a quarter of total purchases, driving the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands and the demand for expedited shipping. This has prompted […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Co-Chair for Office Product Council
Boston, MA — (April 22, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jess Lawhead, CCIM as Co-Chair of the SVN Office Product Council. Lawhead will join Justin Horwitz, SIOR and other council members to further enhance SVN’s presence and expertise in the office […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Healthcare Product Council Co-Chair
Boston, MA — (March 27, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Klement as Co-Chair of the SVN Healthcare Product Council. In his new role, John will work alongside Chair Catherine House, CRE, FRICS, CCIM and other council members to further enhance […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Minnesota With the Addition of SVN | GC Real Estate
Boston, MA — (March 25, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of a new office in St. Cloud, Minnesota. SVN | GC Real Estate, owned by Andy Martin, Greg Windfeldt, Mike Bobick, Kate Hanson, Steve Feneis, and Shantel Sundby, specializes in property management […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Texas With the Addition of SVN | Verus Commercial
Boston, MA — (February 16, 2024) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, proudly introduces the latest addition to its expanding network – SVN | Verus Commercial, located in Denton, Texas. The firm’s Managing Director, Greg Johnson, brings over 20 years of industry experience and a team of […]
The Transforming Office | Rethinking Vacant Downtown Offices: A Creative Approach to Repurposing Space
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Downtown office vacancies continue to climb, with a significant portion of the workforce operating remotely. The trend away from traditional office usage is reflected in a projection that office conversion projects are expected to more than double, driven by incentives from state and local governments. This […]
SVN® Energy Series: Lithium’s Impact On Regional Development
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Concluding our energy series is a look into the mineral that is the driving force behind so much new development throughout the country, lithium. Fueled by government incentives and a strategic move towards energy independence, the commercial real estate landscape in lithium-rich areas of the country […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Retail Product Council Co-Chair
Boston, MA — (December 7, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Karr as the Co-Chair of the SVN Retail Product Council. Karr will join forces with Ryan Imbrie, CCIM, the current Retail Co-Chair, to bring her retail expertise and insights to […]
SVN® Energy Series: Industrial Development Soars With Surging Battery Production and Growing Demand for Energy Storage Solutions
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. An abundance of industrial development is being driven by the burgeoning battery production sector where over the last decade a surge in demand for energy storage solutions has emerged. Beyond EV battery production, these facilities are focusing on battery cells that are meant for storing energy […]
SVN® Energy Series: Solar Remains A Bright Spot In Industrial
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. In the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate, solar energy is a current stand out. As of 2022, the U.S. boasts over $35B in private solar investments and employs a solar workforce exceeding 260k — five times that of the coal industry. The Solar Energy Industries […]
SVN® Single-Family Report
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Elevated interest rates and a limited inventory of houses are driving Millennials and Gen Z towards the single-family rental (SFR) market in search of budget-friendly initial homes. Currently, SFRs account for more than 50% of the U.S. rental marketplace, and financial experts anticipate this portion will […]
SVN® Expands Presence In California With the Addition of SVN | Clovis Commercial
Boston, MA — (October 2, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is excited to announce the latest addition to its network – SVN | Clovis Commercial, located in Fresno, CA. With a decade of expertise in commercial real estate, Owner and Managing Director Cameron Graham launched […]
SVN® Corporate Relocations Report
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Corporate Moving Companies, Atlas Van Lines and Hire-A-Helper, have each unveiled comprehensive studies oncorporate relocations, drawing on responses from nearly 600 companies and an in-depth analysis of SEC filings. Thesestudies illuminate a rising trend of businesses relocating to different cities. Faced with challenges such as workforcevolatility, […]
SVN® Shopping Mall Report
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. The shopping mall, once considered the pinnacle of consumerism, has been a much-maligned retail class over the past decade. In a 2017 Credit Suisse report, it was predicted that 1 in 4 malls would be closed by 2022. Ironic that most malls have outlasted that bank. […]
SVN® Forges Ahead In New Growth Phase With Global Hospitality Leader, Nicolas Boudet, Joining Board of Directors
(Boston, MA) – SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, proudly introduces Nicolas Boudet as the latest addition to its Board of Directors. With a strategic focus on serving as the partner of choice for independent entrepreneurs in commercial real estate, SVN® takes a bold step forward […]
Global Entrepreneur and Opportunity Network CEO, Brian Pallas, Joins SVN® Board of Directors for New SVN Growth Chapter
(Boston, MA) – SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Pallas, the Founder & CEO of Opportunity Network, as its newest member of the Board of Directors. Pallas brings a wealth of experience and expertise as a global serial […]
SVN® Expands Presence In New York With the Addition of SVN | Innovative Commercial Advisors
Boston, MA — (July 19, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is excited to announce the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Innovative Commercial Advisors, located in Binghamton, New York. Led by Managing Directors Scott Warren, CCIM, CIREC, and Angela Martinez, CIREC, SVN | […]
Meet Tim Spillane: Talking Company Culture and Driving Growth
With a deep-rooted connection to the industry, it’s fair to say that CRE is in our new president’s blood. In this get-to-know-you article, Tim Spillane shares his perspective on the future of the industry and his plans to support the growth of our Managing Directors, Owners, and Advisors. For Tim Spillane, newly appointed president of […]
Meet Xavier Mufraggi: Customer Service, Digital Tools, and Never Walking Alone
Xavier Mufraggi joins us as CEO from YPO and Club Med. In this get-to-know-you article, he talks about why he is excited about commercial real estate, especially at SVN; the essential role of our Managing Directors and Owners; and his unique approach to conducting meaningful virtual meetings. Xavier Mufraggi arrives in the commercial real estate […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Illinois With the Addition of SVN | North Star
Boston, MA — (June 1, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, is excited to announce its expansion in Illinois through the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | North Star. Located in Champaign, IL, SVN | North Star brings a wealth of experience and expertise […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Kansas City With the Addition of SVN | Albatross Group Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Boston, MA — (May 22, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the leading full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Albatross Group Commercial Real Estate Advisors, located in Overland Park, Kansas. Led by seasoned Managing Directors Tom Kennedy and Cory DeLong, SVN | Albatross Group […]
SVN International Corp. Appoints Xavier Mufraggi and Tim Spillane as Powerhouse Leadership Team
Boston, MA — (May 18, 2023) — SVN International Corp., a global commercial real estate brand, has appointed Xavier Mufraggi as its Chief Executive Officer and Tim Spillane as its President. “These two collaborative leaders are uniquely qualified to support SVN’s 200 owners as we accelerate our growth” said Mark Van Ness, SVN Founder. Mufraggi joins […]
New Industrial Construction: High Demand Outweighing Economic Headwinds
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Industrial rent is still experiencing double digit growth nationally and low end vacancy as the demand for space continues into 2023. Certain markets are particularly hot. The Southeast has had several major seaport expansions recently, contributing to an increased need and record expansion along with the […]
Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Property Management Product Council Chair
Boston, MA — (April 26, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Allen as Chair of its Property Management Product Council. Allen is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in development, brokerage, and property management. While working in the hospitality industry for […]
New Office Construction: Building Continues Amid Uncertainty
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Continued uneasiness surrounding demand as well as record setting vacancies have created a downturn in new office development in the beginning of 2023. Despite this, several markets are continuing to build. With much of the space pre-leased, tenants are still signaling the demand for high quality […]
Top Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Strengthens Product Councils with New Co-Chairs
Boston, MA — (April 4, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a renowned commercial real estate brand with a global presence, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Co-Chairs who will help lead their Industrial and Land Product Councils. SVN Product Councils are strategic groups within SVN that focus on specific areas of […]
SVN Expands Presence In Michigan with the Addition of SVN | Cohn Commercial Properties
Boston, MA — (April 3, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Cohn Commercial Properties, located in Sylvan Lake, Michigan. The firm is led by Managing Director Harry Cohn, who brings over 29 years of experience in the […]
SVN® Appoints Alex Ruggieri As International Brand Ambassador To Drive Global Growth
Boston, MA — (March 8th, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVN), a leading global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Ruggieri as its International Brand Ambassador. In his role as International Brand Ambassador, Mr. Ruggieri will work closely with SVN’s leadership team to develop and implement initiatives to support […]
Work From Home By Numbers
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Coming off the pandemic, a scorching hot economy and jobs market placed the power of choice in the hands of job seekers. Reports of a ‘Great Resignation’, and ‘quiet quitting’ were widespread. Now, with conflicting ideas of what office work should look like, the ‘Great Mismatch’ […]
The Rise of Data Center Investment
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. Despite the highly reported cutbacks many companies are making in the start of 2023, experts agree one area that none of these companies are cutting spending in is data center investment. With more and more cloud computing necessary to maintain the infrastructure of the internet and […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Indiana with the Addition of SVN | Northern Commercial
Boston, MA — (January 26, 2023) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), the full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Northern Commercial, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Led by Managing Director Jess Lawhead, the firm was established to offer a unique specialization for the rapidly expanding Indianapolis […]
Brands To Watch In 2023
By Cameron Williams, Director of Research, SVN International Corp. In 2022, brick-and-mortar retailers faced challenges such as a looming recession and record inflation, which greatly affected consumer confidence. Despite these challenges, a particular type of retailer will be set up to thrive and there are still plenty of opportunities for success in the retail industry. […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Central Florida with the Addition of SVN | McDonald & Company
Boston, MA — (November 7, 2022) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), a full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, expands its footprint in Central Florida with the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | McDonald & Company. Led by Managing Director Bartow McDonald IV, SVN | McDonald & Company specializes in CRE assets in […]
Opportunity Exists Everywhere
Our previous whitepaper made the case for commercial real estate broker cooperation from a market logic point of view. In this follow up, we consider how full broker cooperation is essential for brokers and their clients to unlock the opportunities that exist in the CRE market today. Specifically, we look at the rise of non-primary […]
SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors Closes On $70M Sale of 270 Acres in Mesa, AZ
Boston, MA, Oct 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors represented Shopoff Realty Investments, in the acquisition of 269.6 acres of land located at E. Elliott and S. Sossaman Road. Situated in the City of Mesa boundaries, in what is considered unincorporated Maricopa County, plans for the purchase include annexing the site into the City. […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Texas with the Addition of SVN | Veler Commercial
Boston, MA — (October 4, 2022) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), a full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Veler Commercial, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Led by Managing Director Timothy Veler, SVN | Veler Commercial specializes in high level commercial real estate consulting for clients, both […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Virginia with the Addition of SVN | Providence Realty Advisors
Boston, MA, Sep 26, 2022 — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), a full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its newest franchise office, SVN | Providence Realty Advisors headquartered in McLean, Virginia. SVN | Providence Realty Advisors operates primarily in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including northern Virginia and nearby Maryland counties. […]
SVN® Expands Presence In Florida with the Addition of SVN | Waterfront Commercial Realty
Boston, MA — (September 19, 2022) — SVN International Corp. (SVNIC), a full-service commercial real estate franchisor of the SVN® brand, announces the addition of its new franchise office, SVN | Waterfront Commercial Realty, based in Jupiter, Florida. Operating as a branch of SVN | Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors for more than ten years, SVN | […]
SVNIC® Is Deeply Saddened By The Sudden Passing of President & Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Maggiacomo
SVN International Corporation announces the sudden passing of President & CEO, Kevin Maggiacomo. BOSTON, MA – (August 22, 2022) – It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of SVN International Corporation’s longtime and beloved President and CEO, Kevin Maggiacomo (50). Kevin passed away peacefully in his sleep over this past weekend. A […]
Time’s up for non-cooperation in CRE
The clock is ticking on what is a systemic issue in commercial real estate investment sales: Non-cooperation and misaligned incentives create a loophole where brokers’ interests take precedence over sellers’ interests, resulting in an environment where most sellers are selling for less than fair market value. This model and way of doing business means that […]
