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The economy in Texas has been rapidly diversifying in recent decades, and there are many newer types of business opportunities. Some investors are looking at transit-oriented development (TOD) as a potentially sound investment. According to the Kinder Institute at...
Investors must consider various factors when choosing the right commercial real estate (CRE) property. Expertise in the market is valuable for recognizing opportunities, and experience can help determine priorities. The goal is to determine if the property fits the...
Individuals or groups looking to diversify their investment portfolio with commercial real estate might consider using a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) designed for this kind of investing. In determining whether an investment LLC is the right fit, the individual...
Some question the value of a survey when it involves commercial real estate, but the right survey can be invaluable. It is also recommended not to rely on an existing survey if it does not reflect all existing improvements and easements, is blurry or damaged. Surveys...
It is common for buyers, sellers, lenders and real estate professionals to place different appraisal values on the same property. Reconciling the differing values is a significant part negotiations between the buyer and the seller. However, once they can arrive at an...
We wrote about commercial real estate indicators at the end of last year. At that time, there was concern about interest rates, inflation, recession fears, falling prices and other issues. We did not predict that the federal government would have to bail out banks,...
Those who are financially strategic understand the necessity of diversifying their investment portfolio. Real estate investments are often complementary because they are less volatile than the stock market and include a finite and insured inflation hedge. Investors...
One issue that can kill a real estate transaction is the gap between the offer and the appraisal. Banks typically will only lend the amount they think the property is worth. For example, the buyer's offer for an apartment building may be $10 million, but the bank's...
The white-hot real estate market here in Texas and throughout the country has been a prime reason for the Federal Reserve to raise its interest rates four times in 2022, going to the highest rate since 2008. This change caused a modest and slow decline in prices in...
The student housing industry has proved to be one of the most resilient asset classes during the pandemic and continues to grow during the current turbulent economic period. In Texas and other states, student housing has largely resisted the impacts of inflation while...