Fee Simple Ownership vs. Leasehold Ownership vs. Leased Fee Ownership Fee simple ownership is the most common form of property ownership. When someone owns a fee simple property, they own both the land and any improvements on the land, such as buildings or structures. Almost all home ownerships are considered fee simple, giving the owner […]
The retail real estate market proved resilient through the pandemic and continues to show signs of growth as consumers continue to demand a hybrid shopping model, including a brick-and-mortar experience and online purchasing options. However, as today’s market is undergoing a long and uncertain correction due to the rapid increase to the cost of debt […]
It is estimated that upward of $250 billion is waiting to be deployed into commercial real estate, according to Jose Carrazana of Institutional Property Advisors by: Jose Carrazana Though investors across all asset classes have been preparing for a wave of distress, thus far, aggressive stimulus measures and accommodative Federal Reserve policies have averted these […]
As published December 2, 2020 in Commercial Property Executive Lessons from previous crises will help owners survive the current market upheaval, according to Patrick Toomey of Institutional Property Advisors. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant economic and societal fallout has been far-reaching and is unique when it comes to the “why” of […]
Assessing market cycles and risk is a necessary component of any investment strategy. Whether in a positive or negative cycle, there are opportunities in real estate beyond the “buy low; sell high” saying, depending upon long-term goals. However, it is much easier to assess previous trends. It is difficult to predict the future; otherwise, everyone […]
The Occupy Movement The Occupy Movement started in 2011 when an activist blogger in New York started a Tumblr post entitled “We Are The 99 Percent” with a focus on income inequality, among other things, and spawned the Occupy Wall Street and other Occupy events at that time. The blog was inspired in part by […]
Our team has recently been assigned the task of selling 100% of the shares of an S corporation which holds real estate assets. This opportunity brought up a challenge in assessing the benefits and risks of holding real estate in a corporation as opposed to an LLC or a sole proprietorship, and the tax implications […]
2018 brought about the legalization of recreational cannabis to California, providing a wealth of opportunities. Many of these opportunities, however, translate to risk. This new industry, in its wild west phase, has created a wave of disruption and is even effecting today’s commercial real estate landscape. Join us as we discuss title, debt, appraisals,leasing and […]
Growing your commercial real estate business can seem overwhelming within the dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Many young brokers come into the business with the dream of making their dent, often never realizing that the cornerstone to progress is surrounding yourself with the proper support and team. I learned that in order to multiply my results as […]
Baking a pie takes precision and strategy, a careful measure of all the ingredients creating the perfect formula. The pie crust needs to be the right consistency and bake to support the filling. Timing becomes the catalyst to perfection. Thankfully, today’s modern technology has supplied digital scales, timers, and thermometers that have taken away most […]