The real estate crisis is still on shaky ground, especially commercial real estate. It is not expected to get any better. But for commercial real estate investors who have the funds, there are great prices to be found anywhere in the country. The values on commercial property are down about 30%, which makes prices very [...]
The commercial real estate market in Maryland has a lot of options to buy and to lease. Just about anywhere you look, you will see vacant buildings. This does not mean that the building itself may be bad, it’s because the real estate market has gone through some challenging times recently. If you are looking [...]
Commercial real estate in Maryland is delivering mixed results for investors with returns for both retail and office space still in negative territory. On the flip side, industrial returns are in the black and starting to look healthy. It’s hard to make long term predictions when it comes to commercial real estate, however, when industrial [...]
The real estate market in general is quite volatile at present and there are many factors at work affecting future values. One of the biggest components of the current suppressed market is the number of distressed properties available. The majority of these are homes so commercial real estate is not receiving similar price fluctuations. That [...]
When investing in commercial real estate, there are several factors that can be used to value a property. While market rates do dictate prices to a certain extent, those rates still rely heavily on what is termed a CAP rate. The CAP rate, or CAPitalization rate, is a simple equation that divides the cost of [...]
If you are leasing commercial real estate, you may have wondered whether or not converting from a lease to owning the property outright is a good idea. Every business is different and there is no doubt the economic difficulties of the past couple of years have had an impact on profits. Some businesses seem to [...]
If you are considering investing in commercial real estate, should you follow housing trends? On the face of it, it would seem like a sound path to follow. We mentioned that College Park MD was deemed one of the most family-friendly neighborhoods to live in. This will most likely result in more families looking to [...]
Is cost per square foot the best way to price commercial real estate? There are many that swear by this method, however, when doing a price comparison, cost per square foot doesn’t really cut it. It’s okay to do a generalization – for example, if you were looking at commercial real estate in Maryland, you [...]
Whenever there is an economic slump, small businesses start to suffer. Our current problems have seen more small businesses shut their doors than for the whole ten years added together prior to the slump. This puts pressure on landlords, people who have most likely taken out business loans to buy these properties. Commercial real estate [...]
Investing in commercial real estate is not always the same as investing in the housing market. There are formulas that will be different and you will have to get used to a new way of thinking. Something else to keep in mind is that as a commercial real estate buyer you will have a different [...]
Due to the economic downturn, many business owners believe this is an ideal time to purchase commercial real estate in Baltimore and elsewhere and are seeking the best values and best terms. But, before jumping into this endeavor, keep the following in mind: Ask for recommendations from other business owners who have bought property. Commercial [...]
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a commercial real estate agent and a residential agent? It is not all that complicated, really. Commercial real estate agents market and lease apartment buildings, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels and industrial buildings. They typically work for large commercial property brokerages in a formal, high-pressure and [...]
You are searching for the perfect commercial property for your business. Perhaps this is the first time or you are looking to relocate your current brick and mortar store. Once you find that property, you need to sit down with the landlord and discuss a few things. The first item of business usually is the [...]
So often landlords and tenants find themselves looking for guidance because an unpleasant surprise has cropped up during the course of a lease. In most every case, such surprises are the result of having signed a poorly understood or poorly constructed lease agreement. For example, less sophisticated tenants might not know the technical lingo of [...]
If you’re currently leasing your commercial premises and the property becomes available for sale, should you buy or remain a leaseholder? It’s a difficult question yet in the current environment, it is one that is being seen on a daily basis. Like all issues related to real estate ownership, there is no simple answer. There [...]
Real estate, particularly commercial real estate, can be a profitable investment. However, there are times when a commercial real estate investment can backfire badly. Unlike many other forms of investment, real estate needs some fairly intense research before any commitment is made. Some of the pitfalls include: Major developments proposed in the area, Tenants considering [...]
If you’re considering investing in commercial real estate then it makes good sense getting to know your tenants before you sign on the dotted line. It’s rare for a seller to a warn a potential buyer about any negative aspects of tenants although poor rent histories should be evident if accounts are available for review. [...]
Buying commercial real estate can be a lucrative way to invest your money, however, you need to be aware of what the current owner has done with the property. If the commercial property is currently under lease, you need to know what the terms are of that lease. Often, you can find a copy of [...]
While house prices have come down quite considerably over the last couple of years, commercial prices have been a little slower to come down. If you are looking for commercial real estate in Maryland, should you buy or is leasing a better option? If your purchase is to use for your own business then you [...]
