--- title: Commercial Real Estate Strategies & Insights | SimonCRE (6) description: With a proven track record of successfully navigating the unique challenges in commercial development and acquisitions, SimonCRE has prepared a series of resources and guides that offer commercial real estate strategies and insights. 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[Read More +](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/tips-for-increasing-occupancy-in-retail-centers) [![](https://blog.simoncre.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Blog%20-%20Stock%20Photos/Valuate-property.jpg)](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-value-a-commercial-property-changes-due-to-the-pandemic) ## [How to Value a Commercial Property + Impact of the Pandemic](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-value-a-commercial-property-changes-due-to-the-pandemic) [Acquisition](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/acquisition) Here are various ways to reach a good estimate when it comes to underwriting during the due diligence process of buying... 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[Read More +](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-convert-a-retail-store-into-restaurant-space) [![](https://blog.simoncre.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Blog%20-%20Stock%20Photos/Concrete-specs.jpg)](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/what-concrete-specifications-are-best-for-your-parking-lot) ## [What Concrete Specifications are Best For Your Parking Lot?](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/what-concrete-specifications-are-best-for-your-parking-lot) [Commercial Real Estate Development Planning](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/commercial-real-estate-development-planning) Here are the top items to analyze when it comes to choosing the most ideal specs for your commercial property parking... 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