Newer office buildings may fill up at the expense of older office buildings. Since new buildings cost more to build than the older ones, rents may be higher. The actual dollars-per-square-foot costs must be compared, along with other benefits that the tenant may receive, before a final decision is made by the tenant on staying […]

How can we be of service to you? When you are buying or selling a commercial property, of course. At other times, we can handle property management for any properties you might own. Let us help in determining the value of your investment, anytime you need to know. Call this office when you need services […]

A new tenant and an investor share the same first impression of a commercial building or an apartment property. That first impression is crucial. Before marketing the property, think about the outside appearance. The “look” affects both tenants and buyers.  The following is a checklist of first-impression items that a good property manager must use:  […]

Real estate investments can be set up to generate one or more types of returns: •  Cash flow to owners (yield or return on investment). •  Appreciation of owner’s capital (capital appreciation). •  Shelter of cash flow and/or other income from taxation (tax benefits). •  Preservation of capital (safety). Once the owner specifies the type(s) […]

When an investor purchases land to build on, the next step is land development and financing. “Land development” cannot be precisely defined; generally, it refers to the physical, legal, and engineering processes needed to convert raw land to land (or lots) on which buildings can be placed. Land development can be classified into the following […]

When you have searched for new real estate investment opportunities, with values that have been changing, you know that finding and evaluating them is becoming more sophisticated and complex. More investors are turning to real estate consultants as a means of providing a sounding board for their ideas as well as expertise in the planning […]