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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 [...]
