Commercial Real Estate: The Importance of Population Trends

Property values decline, but local populations remain high. It is easy to see how population movement and population growth impact the housing market, since a higher population density increases the demand for local real estate.

Understanding Large-Scale Commercial Mortgage Financing Part-02

Part 02 of a mini series covering large scale mortgage financing. This article discusses what lenders want to see to determine the feasability for financing projects in excess of one million dollars. Offers important insights into this elusive field-

Understanding Large-Scale Commercial Mortgage Financing Part 01

This article provides insight into large scale commercial mortgage financing in excess of one million dollars. The first of a continuing mini series of financial issues...

Pandemic Flu: Communications Planning and Emergency Preparedness are the Best Insurance Policies

After Katrina and 9/11, one would imagine that businesses were shocked into understanding the significance of improved crisis communications planning. Yet according to a survey by the Conference Board, one quarter of companies worldwide lacked a pandemic flu preparedness plan. In the event of a pandemic, commercial building owners and property management companies have a significant responsibility to ensure the well-being of their properties, employees, tenants and guests. So the difference between responsibility and liability lies in whether there are tested emergency response procedures, a clear chain of command, systems to ensure the accurate flow of information, and well-managed media and tenant communications.

Get a “Leg Up” On Planning Your Commercial Real Estate Investment Activities in 2007

Plans need room to adjust to changing conditions, so setting aside “update time” is critical to the process. A plan without measurement is only a dream. I suggest setting aside time in your plan each month to review your progress and allow for adjustments in the plan.

Keys to Successful Contract Guard Services

Is it recruiting techniques, training programs, vendor experience, great looking uniforms, affordability, or the use of cutting-edge technology The variables are endless, but make no mistake, the selected variables dictate success or failure of a company. The real answer is that there is no perfect list of generic variables because each client’s needs are specific.

What Makes A Property Good For A Commercial Mortgage?

Exactly what criteria is considered when you apply for a mortgage on commercial property?

Golf Property in Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca is a perfect spot for golfing. You can find lots of golf courses, with lots of other amenities, and your family can find lots to do too.

Should You Invest in Residential or Commercial Properties?

The article discusses about new real estate investment paradigm for those who have only considered residential real estate investment.

Insurance and Commercial Real Estate

Even though the market for residential real estate has begun to cool, commercial real estate investment opportunities abound. There are other risks in commercial real estate that you can mitigate through third party insurance policies. The most common form is title insurance. Environmental insurance is a new form of risk management that is gaining in popularity with lenders.

Indexes Commercial Real Estate Investors Should Know

Is $46K in Texas worth the same as $46K in San Francisco?

Correcting the Commercial Real Estate Industry

The real estate industry has experienced both periods of intense growth and periods of recession in recent years. Changes in tax laws, relocation of business due to technological changes and demographic shifts, and new practices by real estate lenders have all contributed to-and been affected by-these boom and bust periods.

What Investors Should Know About Commercial Real Estate Loans

Ever wonder if you can get 100% financing on commercial properties? Is the loan with lowest rate best for you? Do you know UPS, yes the company with brown trucks, is also a commercial real estate lender?

Walgreens - CVS Or Rite-Aid - Which Tenant Is Best?

Is it best for you to invest in a property occupied by Walgreens with S&P rating of A+? Maybe, maybe not.

Commercial Real Estate Loan Myth Debunked!

Here is the reality concerning commercial real estate from a lender’s perspective: Commercial real estate is considered an investment, not a basic need, such as a roof over your head. You can not purchase a commercial property without some form of equity investment. Oh, and very few commercial loans go full term like residential loans (yes, I know that there are exceptions).