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...
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Are shopping centers on the way out?
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...
Choose a commercial real estate attorney with 3 key qualities
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...
Why 2020 calls for reassessment of your commercial real estate investments
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,...
The reinvention of big box spaces: a growing trend
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 –...
3 future risks for commercial parking lot investors
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...
Commercial landlords weigh ‘pandemic clauses’
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...
What to know when investing in commercial real estate
Between performing due diligence, understanding the details of your agreements and properly negotiating, the act of investing in commercial real estate can take a lot of time away from your everyday life. While your attorney will certainly be a great asset and take on...
Convert empty buildings into mixed-use spaces
These tumultuous times may be wreaking havoc on your commercial real estate enterprise. Once-loyal tenants may be late with payments and long-standing companies may be going out of business. As the owner of a newly empty shopping center or professional building, you...
The benefits of investing in a mobile home park
Commercial property investment naturally leads to a diverse portfolio of assets. However, as you expand your business, you may consider investing in a mobile home park. Mobile homes facilities may not have the same appeal of an emergent industry, but they have...