How Real Estate Is Adjusting to Our Changing Moral Compass
In a sign of the changing times and an increased focus on tenant needs, large landlords are striving to attract and retain tenants by offering an array of perks inside their new and existing builds—such as cocktail bars and wine lockers. At the same time, we seem to...
Opportunity Zones VS 1031 Exchanges
The new program offers another route to postpone or eliminate taxable gains. While the tax benefits of Section 1031 exchanges in commercial real estate are well-known to most real estate professionals, the new qualified opportunity zone program now offers another...
Brick-and-Mortar’s Pathway: The shopping center is not doomed — if owners can adapt.
For the brick-and-mortar retail industry, success begins and ends with the ability to adapt to market changes. In recent years, retailers such as Amazon have completely disrupted how consumers make purchases by creating a one-stop shop, e-commerce channel. With...
6 Commercial Lease Clauses to Avoid
When you enter into a commercial lease negotiation, you do so in good faith and want to believe that the landlord is presenting you with a fair agreement. Unfortunately, there is always a chance that the landlord has included clauses that weigh heavily in their favor...
What to Know About The Lease Extension Clause
When you're signing a commercial lease, the extension clause may not seem as important as some other details like the rent and CAM, but it's a mistake not to carefully read the extension clause. Because tenants tend to receive the most benefits from this portion of...
Discovering the Hidden Costs of Leasing an Office Space
Once you’ve located your ideal space (after a lengthy search, tour, and negotiation process), the real work begins. Moving, logistics, and continuity of business are your prime concerns, but there’s more you should consider before signing the lease and securing the...
The Trend of Single Dwellers and How It’s Changing Commercial Housing
While the tendency to live alone is no new concept, more people than ever are opting to live solo. Cue the term single dwellers, which describes a household of only one person. Single dwellers are on the rise, especially in cities. This reflects shifting values,...
With Rising Demand From Boomers, Senior Housing Developers Shift To More Urban Projects
Gone are the days of sleepy, gated retirement communities in secluded, suburban settings. Millions of baby boomers reaching retirement age today are demanding a more urban style of living, and developers are beginning to respond. "One of the things we're seeing with...
Retail in South Florida: Experiential All The Way
Owners of shopping centers have a choice: They can lease space to whomever shows up with a check in hand, putting a dollar store here and a fancy salon there. Or, they can think like Edens Vice President of Investments Nicole Shiman, who orchestrates an entire plaza...
A Complete Checklist and Outline for Moving to a New Office
Office moves always start out with excitement. The thrill of a larger space, upgraded amenities, or a better location are exactly why companies expand to a new location. But after your search, endless tours, negotiations over lease agreements, and finally signing the...