Dive into the stories that shaped commercial real estate with the Legacy Project. Here, we share insights, interviews, and historical perspectives from the pioneers and trailblazers of the CCIM Institute and it's Northern California Chapter. Stay updated with our latest articles and explore the rich history that continues to influence the industry today.

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It All Started With Exchanges Over the past five decades, The CCIM Institute has become synonymous with CRE investment education.  But did you know that it all started with “Exchanges”? When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was formed in 1908, it was called the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges (NAREE). It had 1,646 members […]

Institute History, National CCIM, Northern California

History Of The CCIM Institute: Part 1

Businesspeople love their conventions, and CCIMs are no exception.  A break in routine, nice dinners, sightseeing, comradery and networking with rarely seen friends from around the country—all components of the most popular perk for a chapter or national leader. And if an organization is picking up the tab, all the better! The highlight of the annual […]

National CCIM, Northern California, The Convention Scene

Everyone Loves A Convention: Part 1

The value of a rigorous scholarship program in raising the bar of professionalism cannot be overstated.  Benefits run the gambit from the obvious to the subtle, from short-term to long-term. Not only does a scholarship provide an educational and financial boost to an aspiring student, it raises the level of professionalism for the entire industry.  […]

National CCIM, Northern California, Scholarships

Scholarships, Part 1 – Raising the Bar

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