The CRA Group

The CRA Group We are a Bismarck-based commercial real estate brokerage serving Bismarck, Mandan, & the surrounding areas.

Our team helps businesses, investors, and developers buy, sell, and lease with confidence.

A new opportunity is back on the market.If you previously had your eye on this property, now is the time to take another...
09/05/2026

A new opportunity is back on the market.

If you previously had your eye on this property, now is the time to take another look. With its strong location and commercial potential, this property offers an opportunity for the right buyer to bring their plans to life.

View the full property details and photos here:
https://www.thecragroup.com/properties?propertyId=658048-sale

Interested in learning more or scheduling a private tour? Contact The CRA Group to start the conversation.

Square footage, rent, traffic counts, and property features are important.But they do not tell the entire story.The righ...
08/30/2026

Square footage, rent, traffic counts, and property features are important.

But they do not tell the entire story.

The right commercial property should work in real life, during the busiest hour, on delivery day, in a North Dakota winter, and as the business continues to grow.

Which of these would be easiest to overlook during a property search?

08/29/2026

The same property can be a strong opportunity for one business and completely wrong for another.

That is why there is no universal checklist for the perfect location. The search needs to begin with the business, its customers, its operations, and where it plans to go next.

What would your business notice first?

More space is not automatically better.Unused rooms, inefficient layouts, oversized common areas, and poor operational f...
08/29/2026

More space is not automatically better.

Unused rooms, inefficient layouts, oversized common areas, and poor operational flow can make a larger property more expensive without making the business more productive.

The better question is not always, “How much space can we get?”

It may be, “How much space can we use well?”

Send this to someone who thinks their growing business automatically needs a bigger building.

Every business wants the perfect location, but most commercial real estate decisions involve tradeoffs.If your business ...
08/27/2026

Every business wants the perfect location, but most commercial real estate decisions involve tradeoffs.

If your business could only prioritize two of these, which would you choose?

A. High visibility
B. Easy access
C. Ample parking

Drop your two letters below. We are curious whether the answers change depending on the type of business.

A commercial property can make a great first impression and still be the wrong fit for your business.⁠⁠Before you focus ...
08/26/2026

A commercial property can make a great first impression and still be the wrong fit for your business.⁠
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Before you focus on finishes, signage, or how the space feels, take a closer look at the factors that will affect your daily operations and long term costs.⁠
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Save this checklist for your next property tour or send it to a business owner who is beginning the search.

What will Bismarck/Mandan look like in 10 years?No one can predict the future with certainty, but the decisions being ma...
08/01/2026

What will Bismarck/Mandan look like in 10 years?

No one can predict the future with certainty, but the decisions being made today will help shape what comes next.

Population growth, housing demand, infrastructure investments, changing business needs, and development along key corridors will all play a role in the future of our region.

For business owners, investors, and developers, it is not only about recognizing where growth is happening today. It is also about paying attention to where people may live, work, shop, and access services in the years ahead.

The next decade will bring new opportunities and new challenges for Bismarck/Mandan.

What is one change you would love to see in our community over the next 10 years?

What is one business you would love to see come to North Dakota?Maybe it is a restaurant you always visit while travelin...
07/30/2026

What is one business you would love to see come to North Dakota?

Maybe it is a restaurant you always visit while traveling. A retailer you wish were closer to home. An entertainment concept your family would love. Or a business that could fill a real need in your community.

We want to hear your ideas. Tag the business in the comments and tell them to come to Bismarck!👇

“We’ll figure it out later” can become an expensive approach in commercial real estate.⁠⁠Waiting too long can mean renew...
07/29/2026

“We’ll figure it out later” can become an expensive approach in commercial real estate.⁠
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Waiting too long can mean renewing a lease without fully exploring your options.⁠
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It can mean choosing a location under pressure instead of finding the right fit.⁠
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It can mean delaying an expansion until your current space is already limiting operations.⁠
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Or it can mean discovering development challenges after time and money have already been invested.⁠
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The strongest commercial real estate decisions rarely happen when the clock is running out. They happen when there is enough time to evaluate the market, understand potential risks, compare opportunities, and build a strategy around where the business is headed.⁠
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You do not need to have every answer today. Starting the conversation early simply gives you more options tomorrow.⁠
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If a lease renewal, expansion, relocation, or development project may be on your horizon, when should the planning conversation begin? Earlier than you might think.

You need 20,000 square feet for your business.Would you rather:A. Build a new space designed specifically around your op...
07/25/2026

You need 20,000 square feet for your business.

Would you rather:
A. Build a new space designed specifically around your operations
B. Buy an existing property and adapt it to fit your needs

Building offers more control over the location, layout, and long-term functionality. Buying existing may offer a faster timeline and fewer unknowns during the development process.

Of course, the right answer depends on your budget, timeline, available inventory, and plans for future growth.

But if you had to choose today, which direction would you take?
Comment A for Build or B for Buy Existing.

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