- July 14, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Look around Thurston County and you’ll see the signs of a recovering economy. People are returning to movie theaters, restaurants and favorite stores, many with extra money in their pockets as the result of a year with nowhere to go and fewer options for spending. As the economic picture continues to improve, business expansion and commercial investments in the county are also increasing.
In 2021 The Rants Group has had higher sales than ever due to pent-up demand and savings accrued during the pandemic. Photo courtesy: The Rants Group
“We’re seeing a lot more activity in sales and leasing,” says Pat Rants, president and CEO of The Rants Group, a commercial real estate, property management and development company based in Olympia. “We’re going to have a greater number of sales this year than we’ve ever had.”
Several factors are responsible for the surge, beginning with pent-up demand. During the second quarter of 2020, commercial real…
