At this point, most of us have heard of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Passed in 2017 and touted as the most significant tax reform legislation in over three decades, this transformative bill did more than revamp the terrain for individual taxpayers; it also paved the way for an unprecedented investment model touting […]
Last Mile Delivery Stations: What Landlords Need to Know
The current market temperature has many commercial real estate investors questioning the future of consumer retail properties. The rapidly changing face of retail from local, brick and mortar storefronts to a globalized online shopping experience has delivered several significant (and sometimes lethal) blows throughout the vertical. Some of the recently impacted companies include merchandise […]
Trending Now: Retailers Recycling Their Own Merchandise
The face of commercial real estate within the retail vertical continues to change at lightning pace, forcing brick and mortar storefronts to keep up or be left behind. E-commerce continues to rise in popularity and is proving, again and again, that you really can buy virtually anything online. From groceries to cars and a […]
Data Centers Gaining Traction As A Leading Investment Asset
The commercial real estate market continues to shift and evolve, driven by a myriad of factors including market temperature, technology development, and consumer demand. Analysts and investors on a global scale have watched and analyzed current CRE patterns that have impacted several commercial real estate verticals, most notably retail and services. The influx of […]
What To Look For In A Commercial Property Manager
Commercial real estate is a viable financial investment that requires constant attention. Maintaining the building and keeping up with everything that goes into successfully renting your space can quickly prove more than a full-time job, making it critical to partner with a reputable commercial property manager. A qualified commercial property manager will work hard […]
Six Tax Benefits That Help Owners Optimize ROI On Their CRE
Commercial real estate has a long-standing reputation as a sound financial investment, for a multitude of reasons. Most buyers recognize that a CRE purchase offers the potential for new income through renters and, generally, increases in value over the duration of ownership. However many don’t realize that a business property also provides a wealth […]
How Interest Rates And The Economy Impact Commercial Real Estate
Every year, the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) releases a report on the top factors influencing real estate today – and how those specific issues will affect marketplace decisions over the next decade. The group recently released their 2018-2019 top 10 issues and, in a break with tradition, has separated the list into two segments […]
Leasing vs. Buying Office Space: What’s Right For Your Business?
At some point, most business owners face one critical commercial real estate decision: to buy or not to buy? Whether you’re a new company looking for your first site or a growing organization in need of larger headquarters, choosing between leasing office space and purchasing the property outright can pose a challenging question without […]
Key Ways Steel and Aluminum Tariffs May Impact Commercial Real Estate
In March 2018, President Trump moved to mandate new tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to the administration, Trump’s decision to implement 10% aluminum and 25% steel tariffs was part of an effort to decrease the U.S. trade deficit as well as protect domestic steel production jobs, which, at the surface, seem like laudable […]
The Future of Retail Commercial Real Estate (For Now)
In case you haven’t heard – the retail industry is changing at the speed of light. As e-commerce opportunities and practices continue to evolve to suit consumers’ growing demand, many traditional retailers find themselves experiencing the pinch of being left behind the pack.
