Inflation impacts all aspects of the economy, and commercial real estate is not immune to the impact of both inflation and rising interest rates. At a time when many investors are considering CRE as a way to weather the storm of increasing interest rates, there are other issues to consider when determining if this is…
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Investing in commercial real estate, as with any other investment, comes with potential risks. Different investors have degrees of comfort with risk. It is essential for first-time CRE investors to understand their level of risk tolerance and avoid mistakes that can derail even the best investment strategy. Let’s take a closer look at the mistakes…
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Both commercial real estate buyers and sellers should have a trusted, experienced, and knowledgeable commercial real estate agent working with them throughout the process. There are several factors to consider when choosing a commercial real estate agent and taking the time to find the best professional can save you significantly as a buyer and increase…
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Adding a commercial property to your investment portfolio may be a very good idea, even for those who are just getting started in developing passive income streams. CRE offers the advantage of being a true silent investor, particularly if investing with a group and having all aspects of the building management handled by a professional…
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Over the past two or more decades, more people have focused on moving from traditional investment strategies to adding real estate to their retirement portfolios. Additionally, the move from residential property investment to commercial real estate investing continues to grow, resulting in a constant stream of new investors. These new investors often make assumptions about…
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In 2022, the demand for high-end, luxury, and prestigious addresses and buildings continues to trend upwards. The same is not true for the mid to lower range properties, or the Class B and Class C buildings that are older, in less favorable locations, or those that need considerable upgrades and maintenance to be considered by…
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Over the last two years, retail malls and properties took a significant hit as stores were closed due to Covid restrictions, and consumers elected to shop from home or their phone rather than venture out into public. The result of this trend was a significant number of retail bankruptcies in a part of the economy…
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After two years of saying everything will be back to normal soon, investors, businesses, and the world as a whole are ready to move forward. There is a shift to a more positive and optimistic look for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. Still, there are some looming concerns with the new variants of Covid…
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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the late winter months of 2019, there was a shift in many large and small companies away from a traditional five-day, nine-to-five week. Many companies flirted with or even adopted the idea of a four-day week in the office with one remote work day, or the option to…
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One of the challenges for any investor in the commercial real estate market is to avoid becoming caught up in the immediacy of the market. Having the ability to take a step back and use a longitudinal look at commercial real estate over the last two decades is a more effective investment strategy moving forward….
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