Shaun Weinstock

Shaun Weinstock

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Latest from Shaun

  2. Real Estate

    Why Buckhead has the least green space in all of Atlanta and what’s being done about it

    Commercial Real Estate Expert discusses what it’ll take to make Buckhead a greener, more pedestrian friendly place. Ever get a bird’s eye view of Atlanta? — Our city is truly amazing because, unlike many cities that are concrete jungles, trees stretch for miles and compliment the Atlanta skyline. However, with the exception of a few […]

    July 12, 2011 · Atlanta
  3. Real Estate

    Is Virginia-Highland’s restaurant and retail scene being overtaken by corporate monsters?

    Expert examines shift from local to corporate as real estate costs increase Virginia-Highland, one of the few pedestrian friendly districts in Atlanta, is clearly one of the best retail sub-markets. With commercial real estate rental prices at the top of the market for any sub-market in Atlanta, the area now boasts rents that greater than […]

    March 31, 2011 · Atlanta
  4. Others

    Top 5 things a restaurateur should know before leasing or renewing in this market

    5. Always use Protection 4. Timing 3. Be the Driver 2. Strength in Numbers 1. Knowledge is Wealth There are a myriad of components to consider before entering into a new lease or renewing an existing lease. If mishandled, like a bad tattoo, you may look back at your lease with regret when its already […]

    March 11, 2011 · Atlanta
  5. Retail

    Expert explains why Legoland Discovery Center would open at Atlanta’s least ‘kid friendly’ mall

    Phipps Plaza Mall scores Legoland Discovery Center but what of the mall’s current and future tenants? For the city’s tourism, economy, hospitality industry, etc., Legoland Discovery Center opening a 32,000-square-foot center in Atlanta is fantastic news (story here). However, the company’s decision to open the attraction at Phipps Plaza Mall in Buckhead is not ideal […]

    February 19, 2011 · Atlanta
  6. Retail

    Expert weighs in on the future of Atlantic Station

    How realistic is the new developer’s hopes of an “Evolution?” Atlantic station reminds me of the Atlanta Falcons performance in the playoffs this year: the hype before opening up on the big stage was set only for it to fall flat on its face. As both a condominium owner, member of the Homeowners Association (HOA) […]

    February 4, 2011 · Atlanta
  7. Restaurants

    Why do restaurateurs lease space where previous restaurants failed or closed?

    Expert discusses pros and cons for taking over a shuttered restaurant space Restaurants fail for numerous reasons: food quality, atmosphere, service, pricing, high COGS versus percentage of revenue, marketing, and of course location. Many failed restaurant owners like to point the blame to the location only to be proven wrong when a restaurant succeeds in place […]

    January 28, 2011 · Atlanta
  8. Real Estate

    Expert weighs in on the current state of Atlanta’s commercial spaces

    Editor’s note: Welcome to our new weekly commercial real estate column. Shaun Weinstock and Dotan Zuckerman, our real estate experts, will give you a behind the scenes look of possible scenarios that explain the openings and closings we cover, through their industry insights (you know, what your mom never told you). We’re launching the series […]

    January 21, 2011 · Atlanta

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