On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 8, 2021 | Commercial Real Estate
Tech giant Hewlitt Packard Enterprise (an offshoot of parent Hewlitt Packard) recently announced it will switch its company headquarters from San Jose, California, to Houston. Experts project this will cause a ripple effect as other major players in the commercial...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 4, 2021 | Commercial Real Estate
With the promising news that vaccines will be ready for distribution in late 2020 and early 2021, commercial real estate experts predict luck will begin to change in the second half of 2021 for owners of hotels, retail or office spaces and other commercial properties....
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Dec 1, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
A commercial lease can help you build and develop your business. As you consider expanding your business, finding a commercial property to support what you do can help you generate growth and demand for the products and services you offer. The wrong commercial lease...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 27, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
Not that long ago, shopping centers were popping up everywhere. Whether enclosed malls or destination-style strip malls, several stores under one roof were worthwhile investments in any reasonably-sized town. For better or worse, the retail market has changed...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 10, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
Are you aware of the potential legal issues that can arise when buying or selling commercial property or negotiating leases? You can ease your mind by engaging a subject-matter expert who not only understands applicable laws but also knows how to navigate the many...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 6, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
Real estate has always featured prominently in portfolios of high-net-worth individuals and businesses as these investments have provided reliable and, often, substantial returns. However, the global health crisis of 2020 has affected nearly every part of the economy,...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 26, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
In the commercial context, a simple lease is an agreement that gives a tenant the right to use a property in exchange for rent payments. Many commercial leases are not this basic, however. Instead, the agreement is likely to be a net lease. A net lease is just a real...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 7, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
Big box stores have been hard hit as online shopping has gained in popularity. This trend has only been exacerbated by the pandemic – and many businesses have been forced to shutter. Whether it’s a standalone store like Kmart, or an anchor store at a shopping mall –...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Sep 30, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
For serious commercial investors and developers, parking lots and garages often make a great deal of sense. After all, parking structures are comparatively cheap to build, cost-effective to maintain and easy to fill. Could the era of the large-scale parking garage be...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Sep 24, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate businesses – big and small – across Texas and the rest of the nation. The sharp decline in sales not only hurts retail companies’ bottom lines but leaves many unable to make rent payments to commercial landlords. The...