Richard Juge Elected to CCIM Institute 's 2016 Board of Directors!

Richard Juge, CCIM, CEO of RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana was elected to serve as a member of the CCIM Board of Directors, which serves as the governing body for the Institute and convenes at the organization's spring and fall Annual Governance meetings.  Congratulations, Richard!  http://www.nolacommercial.com/news.html

The Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association or Realtors just announced their newly elected officers and directors.  Re/Max Commercial Brokers would like to congratulate President-Elect Matt Eaton, CCIM.  Way to go, Matt!

Richard Juge and Matthew Eaton in attendance to represent Louisiana CCIMs!  

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Congratulations Matthew Eaton, CCIM!

Matthew Eaton, CCIM, Senior Sales Associate, RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc., New Orleans, LA, has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute.

“To be recognized as an expert in commercial real estate and setting yourself apart from the rest of the industry is truly an honor. This designation shows the client that you are a professional with the highest ethics and knowledge in the commercial real estate realm,” stated Eaton.

Eaton is the fourth broker to earn the CCIM designation at RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. Richard Juge, CCIM, Martin Miller III, CCIM and Jonathan Shaver, CCIM earned their designations in previous years.  The CCIM designation is awarded to commercial real estate professionals upon successful completion of an advanced analytical curriculum and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying industry experience. The curriculum addresses financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis — the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.

About RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc.

RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. is the exclusive RE/MAX commercial office in Louisiana located in Metairie, the company is licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi.  Owner Richard Juge, CCIM, SOIR, leads an experienced team of licensed agents, property managers and consultants.  The company specializes in sales, leasing and property management for office, industrial, retail, multi-family, medical, self storage, land, and many subspecialties.   Visit www.nolacommercial.com for more information.

Remembering Katrina - 10 Years Later

Wed night I had a birthday dinner at Charlie’s Steakhouse with my family and with some friends who we were with 10 years ago on a Saturday night two nights prior to Katrina hitting. Ironically, we were supposed to be at Charlies that night but cancelled. During dinner we got to reminiscing about the storm as many of us are right now. In some strange way the anniversary is bringing back memories of the mess and destruction that has somewhat been pushed to the back of my mind in recent years. (not sure why that is?)

Lucy Chun, Peter Lombardo, Janet Juge and the newly hired Matt Eaton that were affiliated with us back then. While I have probably 100 photos of the devastation, these few of the office and one of my house are a sort of humbing reminder for us to be grounded in all that is important in this world, i.e. people, family, etc. and not just stuff.

I truly remember the Weds. after the storm thinking to myself what the hell am I going to do for a living and where would I live. Flash forward 10 years and this office is having the highest commission year ever which speaks to all of your resiliancy in starying here and continuing to fight the good fight.

So, here’s to remembering what was and being blessed for where we are today. Let’s hope the next 10, 20, 30 etc. years continue to show more progress. - Richard Juge, owner

Richard Juge Assists with International Tech Kongsberg Maritime's Louisiana Expansion

Norwegian maritime tech company Kongsberg Maritime Inc. purchased 5.2 acres in St. Rose to expand its Louisiana office and training center in the business park where it currently leases offices. Richard Juge, president of New Orleans-owned RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. worked with Kongsberg Maritime and Houston-based JLL to study and finalize a deal.  Read More.

Despite plunging oil prices, Gulf on brink of boom

In a January 7, 2015 article published in USA Today reports - Even as crude's rampant price plunge rattles the industry, the Gulf of Mexico is on the brink of an unprecedented oil boom. Nearly five years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster briefly paralyzed gulf drilling, analysts predict deepwater oil production is headed into one of the biggest growth spurts in history. Production is likely to reach a peak of 1.5 million barrels of crude a day by 2016, surpassing the previous record set in 2009.

“As stated in this article, commercial real estate broker Martin Miller and I believe that we can segment the “oil” market in So. LA into long term capital expenditure projects and those that are more shorter term," stated Richard Juge, CCIM, SIOR, president of RE/MAX Commercial Brokers. "Clearly most of the offshore/deep water projects have to have a very long term vision of five to 10 or more years. So, while we expect the fall in oil prices to potentially have an impact on some immediate, inshore, and less strategic type projects, we feel the bigger projects that involve multi-billion dollar investments will continue. As a team we have more experience in the oil and gas industry than any other commercial brokers in the state of LA and would look forward to helping your company.”