June 5th, 2013 
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- How to Avoid Sky-High Delinquency Rates - In the current economic climate, businesses have been failing. This means that commercial landlords lose money due to higher-than-normal delinquency rates. Qualifying tenants is the only way to reduce these delinquency rates over the long term. By qualifying potential tenants, you can verify that there is a potential for long-term success for t...
Ask the Agent: This Month’s Question - Should we buy a home for our out-of-town student? You actually can profit in two ways from ensuring your student has a safe and comfortable place to live while studying. Many students don’t live on campus, but parents still want their kids located in a good area. Purchasing a home and renting to your student (and others, if size permits) may be the per...
- Avoid Costly Re-Zoning: Research Zoning Rules First - When purchasing property for a business, the location often trumps all other features. However, new business owners, in particular, may fail to determine if the zoning for the building meets their company’s needs. Re-zoning a property can be a costly and time-consuming process. By doing some initial research, you can confirm – before yo...
May 31st, 2013
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- Invest Successfully: Become a ‘Contrarian’ - In 2012, it seemed as though everyone was raking the bottom of their jewelry drawer for gold scraps to sell for a quick buck. But the really smart investors were lining up to buy gold. These investors followed the rule of watching others and doing the opposite; if everyone’s selling, you should be buying. In the case of gold, invest...
- How Commercial Real Estate Agents Work to Market Your Property - To effectively market and promote the sale of a commercial property, commercial real estate agents must be able to show potential buyers the advantages of them making such a purchase. As a result, commercial real estate agents must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of print, Internet, television and word-of-mouth advertising...
- Is it all in a Name? Ask Residents of Country Club Drive - Residents of Wisteria Lane, USA might have found their property values rising during the long run of the Desperate Housewives TV series, but they’ve got nothing on the people who live on Country Club Drive. According to a University of Georgia study, the value of homes with “country” in their addresses is 4.2 percent greater than...
May 28th, 2013
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- Commercial Ground Leases May Solve Scarce Land Dilemma - Ground leases, also known as land leases, may offer value to both business owners and landowners. But it’s essential for both parties to conduct due diligence before committing. As vacant commercial lots become scarce and increasingly expensive to buy, commercial ground leases can present a solution for businesses in the retail and ...
6 Ways to Create an Attractive Home Office A home office is on its way to becoming an essential item on a house buyer's wish list. After all, many people work at least part of the time at home — and even if they don't, they still want somewhere to store the computer and their household papers. Here are some tips to help you create an attractive home office that you'll actually want to spend ti...
The Right Way to Deal with Problem Tenants Problem tenants are a nightmare for many landlords. Guidelines for dealing with tenant issues vary from state to state. However, there really are four things you should do to avoid a legal battle with your tenants: The lease agreement should clearly define potential tenant-landlord issues. Once you have qualified the tenant and agreed to lease th...
May 22nd, 2013
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- Changing Office Design Reflects a New Work Reality - If, in fact, design follows function, it’s not surprising that yesterday’s office design no longer caters to today’s office function. Today’s office workers face a different work environment than previous generations. Yesterday’s staff followed a clock-in, clock-out model, while their mobile successors can boast a flexibility that...
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