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Seller Financing in a Tighter Credit Market
We are all hearing the news about commercial loans becoming a potential problem over the next few years and a direct result of over-leveraged lenders is a tightening of new and future loans. One of the best solutions may be Seller Financing. Seller Financing offers...
CAP Rates lagging behind Interest Rates in Investment Properties
The Capitalization Rates (CAP Rate) in investment commercial real estate has been lagging behind interest rates since the Fed began adjusting upward in January of 2022 to combat inflation. What this means is that there are other options for investors to park their...
Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development
The production of jobs, tax income, and general economic growth are all directly impacted by commercial real estate, which is essentially all properties to do business. A pro-business market can entice investors and businesses while also supplying the necessary...
What is Commercial Real Estate?
Commercial Real Estate is real estate where the principal purpose is to do business. This includes Retail, Office, Industrial, Medical, and Land. Where some people might get confused is that Multifamily & Health Care Facilities are also considered Commercial...
Factors to Consider when Buying Commercial Real Estate Investments
Commercial real estate investing can present numerous chances for monetary stability and progress, but it also has its share of additional factors to consider. The two main benefits of commercial real estate for an investor are the immediate return on investment and...
Opportunity Zones in Commercial Real Estate
Opportunity Zones refer to particular geographic locations that the government has identified as being in need of more investment due to their economic distress. By offering tax benefits to investors, the goal is to promote economic growth and the creation of jobs in...
The Importance of Due Diligence
With any purchase involving commercial real estate, it is essential to do proper Due Diligence. In this process which is usually set in a Commercial Purchase Agreement before the earnest money deposit goes non-refundable, a property's physical condition, financial...
Should I Lease or Purchase Commercial Property?
The choice between leasing and purchasing commercial real estate depends on a number of variables, including the type of business, location, and financial status. While leasing gives you more flexibility, lower up-front costs, and maintenance responsibilities, you...
Current National Multifamily Update
In the past quarter, multifamily national vacancy rates have risen to 6.7% and rental rates have begun falling across the country, and there are three key reasons for these changes. Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in remote work, causing many...
What’s the difference between Flex and Industrial Space?
Flex Space and Industrial Space are two separate types of Commercial Real Estate, despite some similarities. Flex space, commonly referred to as "mixed-use" space, is a category of commercial real estate with several uses. It is frequently made to be adaptable, with...
Sublease versus Assignment of Lease – What’s the Difference?
When renting a property, a tenant may need to vacate before the end of their lease agreement. In such cases, they may choose to either sublease or assign their lease to another party. A sublease is a rental agreement between the original tenant and a new tenant. The...
Rising Interest Rates Effects on CAP Rates
Rising interest rates can have a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry, specifically on capitalization rates. A capitalization rate, or "CAP Rate," is the ratio of a property's net operating income to its value, and it is used to determine the...