The Resilient Site: How to Future-Proof Commercial Real Estate in a Changing World
Building for More Than Today When I started MX Properties over 30 years ago, we focused on building solid, well-located retail sites for tenants that served everyday needs. That approach hasn’t changed—but the world around us certainly has. Today, developers face a much more unpredictable landscape. Economic swings, consumer shifts, climate risks, and technology disruptions […]
Behind the Pad Site: What Franchisees Really Need from Developers (But Don’t Always Say)
More Than Just a Lease Over the past 30 years at MX Properties, I’ve worked with dozens of franchisees across QSR and convenience brands—national names, regional players, and single-unit operators trying to build their first store. What I’ve learned is this: franchisees need a lot more than a piece of dirt and a lease to […]
Legacy Built in Square Feet: What 30 Years of MX Properties Taught Me About Enduring Value
A Journey Measured in More Than Projects When I founded MX Properties more than 30 years ago, I didn’t set out to build a legacy. I was focused on building properties—retail centers that made sense, served their communities, and offered good returns. But over time, what started as a business plan evolved into something deeper: […]
The Developer’s Guide to Franchise Growth: Partnering with National Brands for Site Expansion
Franchises and Developers: A Natural Partnership If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 30-plus years in commercial real estate, it’s this: franchise growth and smart development go hand in hand. As the President of MX Properties, I’ve worked with dozens of national and regional brands—especially in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and convenience store (C-store) […]
Health-Conscious Real Estate: Why Fitness-Oriented Amenities Are Reshaping Commercial Developments
Where Fitness Meets Real Estate As someone who’s spent the last 30 years developing commercial properties—and who also happens to be passionate about fitness—I’ve had a front-row seat to one of the most exciting shifts in our industry: the rise of health-conscious real estate. We’ve come a long way from the days when a strip […]
Florida’s Fastest-Growing Submarkets for Retail Investment in 2025
Why Florida Is Still the Retail Goldmine After more than 30 years in commercial real estate development, one truth has held steady: Florida doesn’t stop growing. No matter the economic climate, our state continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investments. As the President of MX Properties, I’ve spent decades tracking where the growth is […]
The New Face of Convenience: Redefining the C-Store Experience for Today’s Consumers
A New Era for the Old Corner Store When I first started in commercial real estate development over 30 years ago, the local convenience store—what we all now call the “C-store”—was a simple operation. You had your fuel pumps, a modest structure with basic snacks and drinks, and maybe a cashier who also knew how […]