Office buildings are excellent commercial properties to own. One of the most important jobs of a leasing agent for a building with available space is to analyze other buildings to see if any tenant could be induced to move. Newer buildings may fill up at the expense of older buildings. Since new buildings cost more […]

A purchase-option contract lets the buyer-optionee purchase a property at a specific price within a certain period of time. If the option is exercised, a closing is held and the property is purchased at the price previously agreed upon. There is no legal obligation to buy the property. But, if the optionee does not exercise […]

Property owners own investment real estate for profit. With proper management, they can earn a good return monthly from one property or a portfolio of properties. However, a certain property may have been acquired for an upgrade, to bring in income later or sell for a capital gain. Either way, the investment must be managed, […]

The multi-screen theater in shopping centers has been around for a long time but they have not been thought of as a key tenant. The shopping center has gone way beyond a place where you can buy appeal and shoes. The shopping center of today is more of an entertainment center than just a shopping […]

Land is one of the top investments by real estate professionals. Before any building project can be planned, the land must be available. At all times, real estate assemblers are looking at and acquiring under-utilized sites within cities or in suburbs. Here are some ideas on how those professionals do it. •  A thorough knowledge. […]