Not all retired people want to own their own home. Many prefer to be tenants. Many feel that the proceeds from the sale of their old home can be used to supplement their pension and social security, rather than reinvested in another home. The money can be used for travel, visits to children and grandchildren […]

When you need professional advice and help in commercial real estate we are experts in values and knowledge of the entire market in this area. If you have been looking for a certain type of property we probably have the full information on several like it already.  Today’s investor in real estate must have a […]

Whether times are good or bad, lenders always have foreclosed properties in inventory. During a recession the inventory may be high. One of the problems that banks and insurance companies have is disposing of this real estate owned (REO). They are faced with the decision of whether they wish to dispose of the property immediately […]

A prospective investor may have a problem getting started with a real estate investment because of the great variety of properties that are out there. They may be fearful that someone will “sell” them something – something that is wrong for them. An answer to these problems can be an interview with an interested professional […]

The purpose of any real estate appraisal is to determine the market value of the property being appraised. The handbook of the Appraisal Institute defines market value as; “The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, […]

Renting To The Right Tenant Property managers must always think about the type of tenant that is most likely to reside in that particular building. For example, when apartments in a project rent for $16,000 to $24,000 per year, tenants will be concerned primarily with quality shelter. This means a safe, clean, efficient building but […]