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Episode 12 | Building Better Small Businesses
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Joel Harper, Center Director of the Central Carolina Region of the NC Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), to discuss the real-world challenges and opportunities facing today’s small business owners—especially those looking to grow through commercial real estate.
Episode 11: Navigating Purchase Agreements
In this episode of Behind the Building, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Lindsey Abboushi, Associate Attorney at Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC , to break down the legal foundations of commercial lease agreements and what landlords, tenants, and brokers should be paying attention to in 2026.
Emilee Collins elected to NC-CCIM Board of Directors
Commercial real estate broker Emilee Collins, CCIM has been recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (NC-CCIM) Institute.
Office Space Just Leased
Hillsborough office featuring a spacious open work area, kitchenette, conference room, lobby with reception, four private offices, two restrooms, and a storage area.
Episode 10: Understanding Lease Agreements
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Jessica Elliott, Real Estate Attorney at Manning Fulton & Skinner PA, to explore the legal side of commercial real estate—and the strategy behind every successful transaction.
Episode 9: Affordable Housing in Orange County
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Shanell Smaw, Vice President of Development at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, to explore the relationship-driven side of community building—and the powerful impact of strategic partnerships.
Episode 8: Alamance County Economic Development
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Kevin Szostak, Director of Economic Development Projects for the Alamance Chamber, to unpack what it takes to support community growth, industry expansion, and long-term economic vitality in Alamance County.
Episode 7: Building Solid Foundations for CRE projects
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM, sits down with Britt McCurry, PE, Founder and Principal Engineer of B.A. McCurry Engineering, to uncover how structural and geotechnical insight shapes safer, stronger, and more successful real estate projects
Episode 6: Preserving Wealth Through Property Swaps: 1031 Exchange
On Behind the Building, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Matt Linville of Investors Title Exchange Corporation to demystify 1031 exchanges and share practical insights for navigating them with confidence.
Episode 5: Protecting your business: Key Man Insurance
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Kelly Davis, Insurance Broker at Herring & Bickers, to uncover what it really takes to protect the businesses, partnerships, and legacies that owners work so hard to build.
Episode 4: Trash Talk: Waste Risk in CRE
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Alex Karboski, Operations Leader at WasteAway Site Services, to talk about what it really takes to keep construction and development projects running clean, safe, and on schedule.
Episode 3: The Dirt on Due Diligence in CRE
On Behind the Building, Emilee Collins, CCIM speaks with John Lair, PG of ECS Southeast about environmental due diligence and the risks every broker, owner, and lender should understand before a deal moves forward.
Episode 2: CRE, Policy and Professional Leadership
Public policy shapes commercial real estate more than most realize.
Emilee Collins, CCIM talks with Sledd Thomas, CCIM about advocacy and leadership in CRE.
A must-hear conversation for industry professionals.
Episode 1: Markets, Money, and CRE
In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Devon Hawkins, Assistant Professor at Elon University and Founder of Elite Economic Advisors, to unpack how today’s economic forces—from inflation and interest rates to tariffs and the “Big Beautiful Bill”—are shaping commercial real estate decision-making.
Welcome Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta
Local chef Josh Decarolis brings wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta to downtown Hillsborough with new restaurant, Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta.
Helping Entrepreneurs Elevate Through Property Ownership
Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate Brokers Emilee Collins, CCIM and Matthew Morton sell Hillsborough property to entrepreneurs for small business growth
NC CCIMs Team Up to Earn Industry Award
Pickett Sprouse commercial real estate brokers Emilee Collins, CCIM and Mark O’Neal, CCIM team up to earn CoStar Power Broker Awards.
Emilee Collins Appointed to Local Boards
Emilee has been appointed to the Durham Tech Foundation Board of Directors and the Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board.
Commercial Real Estate Acquisition 101
Buying commercial real estate requires a solid foundation of informed decisions and demands diligence, expertise, and strategic planning.
What is Industrial Real Estate?
Industrial real estate plays a major role in driving economic growth, supporting industries, and facilitating the flow of goods and services.
Emilee Talks CRE on WHUP
Emilee Collins, CCIM, shares commercial real estate insights specific to Hillsborough and Orange County with WHUP Radio’s Mr. B.
Smart Checklist for Buying Vacant Land
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, follow these steps to ensure a wise commercial real estate land investment.
Triangle Region 2023 Growth Hotspots
Raleigh and Durham ranked 4th among the nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities in 2022, and the RTP is anticipated to experience significant growth.