NAI North American Industrial Site Selection Index and International Property Guide

As a result of sharp reductions in consumer spending, the first six months of 2009 were a transition period characterized by corporate expense reductions and re-alignment of most firms' internal cost structures. As of the third quarter 2009, the European Union and some Asian economies have halted several quarters of contraction and are beginning modest growth. The U.S., Canada and Mexico hope to see similar growth by year end. Click on the top to view the International Property Guide


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New Toronto Member of NAI Commercial

Welcome Ashlar Urban Realty as the new Toronto member of NAI Commercial. Ashlar is led by Craig Smith who founded his firm in 1999.
Craig specializes in investment sales and downtown office leasing, but his full service firm of 15 agents operate throughout the greater Toronto market area. We look forward to Craig and his firm re-establishing the NAI Commercial brand in the GTA.

If you are looking for commercial real estate opportunities in Toronto, please contact Craig Smith at (416) 205-9222.

New Regina Member of NAI Commercial

Welcome ICR Real Estate of Regina as the newest Canadian member of NAI Commercial. ICR is led by three principal owners; Paul Mehlsen, Jim Kambeitz and Evan Hubick. They lead a ten person full service commercial brokerage and property management practice that has operated throughout Saskatchewan for the past 22 years. Effective October 1, 2009, they will be re-branded to NAI Commercial.

They are the #1 commercial broker in Southern Saskatchewan. If you are looking for commercial real estate opportunities in Regina, Saskatchewan, please contact Mr. Paul Mehlsen at (306) 525-3344

The Largest Industrial Moving & Storage Business in BC - Pro Industrial Contractors Ltd Sold

Vancouver, B.C.—(August 10, 2009) — NAI Commercial is pleased to announce the sale of the business assets of Pro Industrial Contractors Ltd. (Pro-Tech Industrial Movers), the largest industrial moving and storage business in B.C.

After the completion of the transaction on July 10, 2009, Pro Industrial merged with Apex Industrial Movers, a division of Pacific Blasting and Demolition Ltd. The owner of Pro Industrial, Neil Mullen, will stay on as the General Manager of the combined entity to ensure a seamless transition and further growth of the company. In addition, Pro Industrial’s 44,000 square foot building was leased.

Alf Sanderson, Vice President of our Vancouver office’s Business Advisory Practice negotiated and provided the principle business elements of the merger.

For more information, contact Alf Sanderson at (604) 691-6646 or Greg McPhie, Managing Partner-B.C. at (604) 691-6643.

NAI Global Enhances Coverage of Toronto Market with Ashlar Urban Realty

NAI Global, the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate services providers worldwide, announced today it is enhancing its coverage in Canada with the signing of Ashlar Urban Realty in Toronto. The firm will now operate as NAI Ashlar Urban.


Based in Toronto, and serving the greater Toronto market including Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, Peel and Durham Regions, NAI Ashlar Urban is a privately owned Canadian real estate brokerage specializing in office and retail leasing, investment sales, and advisory services. The firm offers acquisition/disposition services, landlord and tenant representation, lease negotiation, portfolio disposition and development services to its roster of more than 3,000 clients. In 2008 alone, the Ashlar team closed more than $125 million in property sales and leased more than 430,000 square feet of space.

“The Ashlar Urban team is a growing force in Toronto’s downtown core and periphery areas,” said Jeffrey M. Finn, NAI Global President & CEO. “Their deep local knowledge and relationships and strong market position greatly enhance our coverage in this important international city.”

“The key to our success is our team’s willingness to go beyond the brokerage role to partner with our clients, fully understanding their real estate needs and objectives,” said Craig G. Smith, President, NAI Ashlar Urban. “With expertise in the investment, leasing and retail sectors, we provide our clients with an intimate knowledge of the Toronto real estate market as well as other Canadian markets, enabling them to make the most informed, intelligent decision about their investment in real estate.”

NAI Ashlar Urban is the newest addition to NAI Global’s Canadian Network, which includes 10 additional offices operating under the NAI Commercial umbrella in Calgary, Edmonton, Gatineau, Halifax, Langley, Montreal, New Westminster, Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria.

NAI Ashlar Urban is located at 350 Bay Street, Suite 400 in Toronto, Ontario. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, NAI Global manages a network of 325 offices and 5,000 professionals in 55 countries across the globe.

NAI Commercial's Top 10 Advisors in Canada

We are proud to present NAI Commercial’s Top 10 Advisors in Canada for 2008.This elite group reflects the hard work, dedication and client service that is absolutely necessary to succeed in today’s commercial real estate market. These experienced professionals are at the top of their profession. They know their markets intimately and are connected locally and globally.

NAI Global Honors NAI Commercial Montreal with Eagle Award.

NAI Commercial Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, was recognized by NAI Global with its Eagle Award for performance in 2008. The Eagle Award recognizes the NAI member firm that best exemplifies the Right Stuff—a composite of leadership, capital and resources; commitment to quality; the desire and energy to grow; and sharing the NAI Global vision for excellence in commercial real estate services. The awards were presented in a ceremony on February 12 at the NAI Global 2009 Convention in Las Vegas. NAI Global is the world’s premier network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate service providers worldwide. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, NAI Global manages a network of 5,000 professionals and 325 offices in 55 countries. NAI professionals complete over $45 billion in transactions annually.

Sponsoring the ICSC event in Whistler, B.C.

NAI Commercial has sponsored ICSC event in Fairmont Hotel, Whistler, BC from January 11- 13, 2009.

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 75,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials.