Throwing down a wad of money on a new business venture is a risky endeavor any time, no matter what the economy looks like. But for a confident, adventurous business person interested in expanding their investment portfolio and generating multiple streams of income, commercial real estate is one of the many...

It’s a jungle out there. You are all surrounded by the enemy vying for the same bounty. The enemy is trying to steal your business or better yet, make sure no new business comes your way. These enemies are disguised as other real estate professionals, the very ones who greet you at conventions with a...

Now a Rubber Chicken is pretty useless … except as a practical Joke. Let’s take a look at the most useless number in Commercial Real Estate. The Gross Red Multiplier (GRM) is a number you will see on every Broker’s pro forma. And it is touted as a measurement of the “Property’s...

Major shifts in construction costs in commercial real estate interiors for office buildings is creating havoc when trying to reach the necessary levels of interiors improvements without damaging the rental rate negotiations. Exploding costs, many of which are founded in the increase in petroleum-based...

Wood adds beauty and sophistication to any property. But, wood scratches and gouged or faded surfaces can spoil the all-important first impression for business properties. Replacing furniture and wood surfaces can be costly and typically commercial properties do not have room in their budgets for these added...