The CRA Group

10/21/2026

Teamwork looks good on and off the court! 🏐🧡

We're proud to team up with Bismarck State College Women's Volleyball!

Supporting our community has always been important to us, and we're excited to be cheering on these hardworking student-athletes.

Here's to strong teams, big goals, and finishing the season strong!

Go Mystics! 🙌

09/30/2026

A lower monthly rent can be tempting.

But if the property creates longer drive times, inefficient operations, limited parking, frequent repairs, or a frustrating customer experience, the business may pay for that space in other ways.

Price matters. So does everything the property helps or prevents the business from doing.

09/26/2026

Commercial land should be evaluated for much more than location and purchase price.

Zoning, utilities, access, site preparation, drainage, environmental considerations, development requirements, and surrounding growth can all affect whether a project is feasible.

A parcel that appears less expensive may require significantly more investment before construction can begin.

Which land consideration do you think is most commonly overlooked?

09/24/2026

Parking requirements vary significantly by business type, but the customer’s perception matters just as much as the number of available spaces.

A destination restaurant may overcome limited parking. A medical practice, childcare provider, or convenience focused business may have a much harder time.

Would you continue visiting a business if parking were consistently difficult?

A. Yes
B. No
C. It depends on the business

Which industries have the least room for parking problems?

09/19/2026

One common misconception in commercial real estate is that a visibly vacant building must be readily available and suitable for any new business.

In reality, the property may have use restrictions, significant improvement requirements, parking limitations, utility constraints, or ownership considerations that are not visible from the street.

Vacancy may begin the conversation, but due diligence determines whether the opportunity is viable.

What is the first thing you would want to know about a vacant commercial pro

09/17/2026

Different locations create different advantages.

A downtown location may provide visibility, character, and proximity to other businesses. Highway access may offer convenience, parking, delivery access, and easier regional travel.

If you were selecting a location for your business today, which would you prioritize?
A. Downtown visibility
B. Easy highway access

What type of business are you considering in your answer?

09/17/2026

Let’s look at this location through the eyes of the business using it.⁠
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Consider the surrounding area, access, visibility, parking, nearby businesses, and potential customers.⁠
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What type of business would you put here?⁠
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There are no wrong answers. We want to hear how the community sees the opportunity.

09/16/2026

The question is not simply whether a business can purchase commercial property.

The more important question is whether ownership supports the company’s strategy.

A business should consider how long it expects to remain in the market, whether its space needs are stable, how ownership will affect cash flow, and whether it is prepared to manage the property.

Buying can be an excellent long term decision. Renting can also preserve flexibility and capital.

What factor do you think should carry the most weight in the decision to buy or lease?

09/15/2026

🧡 🍝 Coming to Downtown Bismarck!
Bismarck location: Landlord represented by Kristyn & Tenant represented by Brett.

Joe’s Italian Restaurant 🇮🇹
Where authentic Italian flavors, fine wines, and warm hospitality come together to create unforgettable dining experiences.❤️🍷🍝

09/11/2026

So proud to be part of a community that shows up for the people who show up for us every single day.

More than 400 local first responders were treated to lunch as a small way to say thank you for the dedication, sacrifice, and service they give to our community.

To every first responder who serves Bismarck Mandan and the surrounding communities, we appreciate you and all that you do. ❤️