As rents climb for both commercial and residential properties, the market value of these properties has also increased. You might be thinking it’s time to sell that apartment building or other investment property you’ve owned for years. The catch? Your accountant informs you that selling now would cost you tens and possibly even hundreds of […]
If you’d like to purchase commercial real estate without a big cash outlay, a loan guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration could be the way to go. The benefits are many and include improved cash flow and future equity gains. While there are many choices available when it comes to commercial real estate financing, […]
According to the World Health Organization, health and wellness most often refers to the optimal state of health of individuals and groups. There are two focal concerns: the realization of the fullest potential of an individual physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually and economically as well as the fulfillment of one’s role expectations in the family, community, […]
The opportunities for financing commercial real estate have improved dramatically over the last couple of years even as the cost of purchasing property has remained competitive. For those tired of making monthly lease payments that benefit someone else, it’s a great time to take the leap and buy or construct your own commercial buildings. To […]
Commercial real estate leasing involves many issues, including one that probably receives the least amount of attention from a tenant negotiating a lease: insurance. In most commercial real estate leases, landlords generally want the tenant to indemnify them against everything that could possibly happen in or around their properties. For example, you might see language […]
Thinking about starting a new business? You might be better off buying an existing business instead. Purchasing an existing business eliminates some of the time and hassle involved with obtaining licenses and permits, meeting zoning requirements, negotiating a lease for space, launching a website and all the other tasks associated with a startup. And since […]
Sometimes we have good ideas that never seem to get off the ground due to a lack of financial resources. Let’s suppose, for example, you’ve been running a successful business for a number of years with sufficient cash flow to pay the bills, but you haven’t really saved a lot for a down payment to […]
In a world of instant communications, the real estate industry continues to keep pace with the latest technological advances. Smart phones can work as electronic keys to open lock boxes. Programs offer instant tracking of listings in the multiple listing service. Digital cameras upload photos and videos wirelessly to computers. That’s not to mention electronic […]