I’m back from ICSC Western, and after three full days, there were several conversations and observations that stayed with me. One of the things I appreciate most about ICSC is the industry friendships I have made over the years. Two conversations at Western, coincidentally both with friends named Chris, gave me reminders I brought home … Continued
I’m Roxy Klein, Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing & Sales with Progressive Real Estate Partners. In Southern California, I specialize in retail commercial real estate throughout the Western Inland Empire, Eastern San Gabriel Valley, and Northern Orange County, helping landlords, tenants, and investors navigate the ever-changing retail landscape. Retail real estate is about much … Continued
We have been noticing a clear shift in who is buying retail investment properties in the Inland Empire: more of the buyers are local. At Progressive Real Estate Partners, that started as an anecdotal observation from the properties we have sold. But it became much more interesting when Kali P. Chaudhuri of KPC Development, the … Continued
These are 3 things I can guarantee and to prove the latter, I took a look back at the last 10 years to see how the retail industry has changed. I will admit that I could not have done this without my friends ChatGPT and Claude.ai who did a lot of the deep research for … Continued
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, I have been reflecting on the opportunities that the United States has provided to generations of people who have come here seeking a better future. Few industries illustrate that story better than retail real estate, where hard work, entrepreneurship, and perseverance continue to create opportunities for individuals and … Continued
The Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) team just returned from the 2026 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference in Las Vegas. Before this conference with 25,000 attendees even starts, the PREP team spends the day before attending events with 300+ fellow members of Retail Brokers Network (RBN). RBN is comprised of approximately 60 offices … Continued
A Very Positive 1st Quarter Despite Potential Headwinds The Progressive Real Estate Partners team has long been known for its focus on the sale and leasing of retail properties in the Inland Empire. In addition, we also complete a significant amount of transactions in the Eastern San Gabriel Valley, primarily the region from the 605 … Continued
A few weeks ago, I was in New York City with a cracked MacBook screen and a problem that needed a quick solution. The Apple Store quoted me roughly $600 and a multi-day turnaround to fix the screen. I thought I could do better. So, I did what more and more people are doing today—I … Continued
For many years, I have wanted to drive and then walk each of the Inland Empire Regional Malls at virtually the same time to observe what is really happening inside these malls and assign each a grade based on what I saw. I finally accomplished this task, and the following are the results. It involved … Continued
300 properties initially analyzed 100 offering memorandums reviewed in detail 19 LOIs 6 escrows 2 completed 1031 exchanges Progressive Real Estate Partners frequently helps clients with their 1031 exchange including representing owners that retain our services to sell to then help them buy a replacement property. I recently had the opportunity to represent two long‑term … Continued
2025 was Progressive Real Estate Partners’ best year. When both the leasing and sales teams perform this well, it naturally raises the question: were we simply riding a favorable current, or did we succeed while fighting the flow of the river? In this case, there is no doubt that the team’s experience, knowledge, and effort … Continued
At Progressive Real Estate Partners, the clients range from independent owners with one shopping center to institutional owners with large portfolios and sophisticated systems. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, planning for the next 12 to 24 months will ensure that your retail property is well positioned for success. Here are nine key … Continued