After a brief hiatus, In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc is back in business — and we’re kicking off with a cluck! In this light-hearted and insightful return, Mike and Marc dish out a full recap of the Lincoln, Nebraska industrial real estate market, diving into what’s changed, what’s trending, and what to watch for in the quarters ahead.

From tariffs to lease rates and zoning quirks, nothing is off-limits — not even Mike’s new backyard chickens. (Spoiler: they’re thriving, and apparently big fans of industrial development.)

Expect laughs, local market know-how, and some candid commentary on how national policies are trickling down to the Midwest. Whether you’re a CRE pro, investor, or just a fan of chicken-fueled economic analysis, this one’s for you.

In this week's episode of In The CRM Vault Marc and Mike talk about the common mistakes they see clients make in the leasing process and how to avoid them. Listeners get a brief description of five things that tenants commonly overlook when searching for space to lease.

• Introduction (0:00)
• Mistake #1- Not understanding the lease terms (1:52)
• Mistake #2- Focus on pricing while ignoring other important factors (6:03)
• Mistake #3- Not planning for the future (7:48)
• Mistake #4-Incorrect assumptions on timing (9:25)
• Mistake #5- Overlooking the value of a broker (11:43)

This week's SEASON 2 PREMIER episode features Todd Ogden, President & CEO of the Downtown Lincoln Association (DLA). Listeners get to hear about what DLA does for the community and get the inside scoop about some exciting big projects that are happening in the various districts of Downtown.

Episode Notes
Introduction of Todd Ogden President & CEO DLA (0:00)
What Changes Todd is seeing in Downtown-transition to a 24/7 area (4:36)
Businesses are embracing the hybrid worker and experience-based businesses (7:22)
The different districts within Downtown (10:22)
Proposed convention center (13:08)
New projects in Downtown (23:36)
The concentration of residents in Downtown (27:47)