Managing real estate today is increasingly complex. Property owners face various issues, some previously unencountered. With over 20 years of experience, we have learned much about these challenges. Properties Still Require Repair and Maintenance! But traditional methods no longer suffice. You...

Business owners and managers know that maintaining buildings isn’t just about upkeep. It’s about saving valuable time, money, and resources. At Strada, we’re here to help you optimize your operations so you can focus on what truly matters. Our Self-Performing...

We are thrilled to announce that our president and founder, Nancy Roach, has been awarded the 2025 CREW Chicago Legacy Leader Award! This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the commercial real estate (CRE) industry....

The new year is well underway! We hope this finds you energized for upcoming projects and initiatives for your properties. At Strada Real Estate Services, we are focused on building upon the excellent progress we made last year. Some of...

We know there are a lot of demands on your time and attention, especially this time of the year.  It’s critical to focus on what you enjoy and do best -- and outsource the rest if possible.  Most likely, you don’t...

If you’re finding it challenging to staff your property with in-house technicians who can repair and maintain your property, you are not alone.  It’s an industry-wide challenge for facilities to find, hire, and retain the right people to take care...

ChatGPT, the AI-powered software, has been taking the world by storm. Its vast knowledge and surprisingly human-like responses have made it an overnight hit across many industries. We’ve been looking into it, but we just don’t see it as a...

We are normally big supporters of the U.S. armed forces, but we don’t recommend following their lead this time. The U.S. Army is facing a spiraling backlog of deferred facilities maintenance. It would cost them at least $19 billion to...

One of the biggest issues for property and facility managers and owners is finding good, skilled people to maintain their property.  The condition of your property depends on the quality of your repair and maintenance team, but industry-wide staff shortages...

The U.S. is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled tradespeople that impacts all of us.  Skilled workers in carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, construction management, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and more, are essential to maintain commercial properties and keep our...