Articles and News About Commercial Real Estate

8 Signs You Should Hire a Property Manager

First, you go out and find that perfect rental property. Now, you need to attract great tenants. Then collect rent on time. What if something breaks? Time to fix it yourself or call a handyman. But there are many tasks that a professional property manager will allow you to take care of other things while they handle your property for you. Read on to see the top eight signs you should hire a property manager.

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Sustainability Concepts in Modern Property Development

The world of modern property development is undergoing rapid social and economic change, just like many other industries. Leading global finance advisers at Deloitte discuss these changes in a positive light, demonstrating how the challenges facing property development can be considered as an opportunity to drive transformation and growth. What does that mean in real terms for property developers? And, how does sustainability add value for developers, landlords, tenants, and homeowners?

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Commercial Building Remodeling Ideas that Can Increase Value

It is always important for a business to stay up-to-date with its practices, but it is also important for the buildings that house businesses to also stay up-to-date.  A building is the first in-person representation of a business.  What a building looks like on the outside gives a potential client an impression of what things will be like with the business inside. We are going to give you some remodeling ideas that can increase value of your commercial properties.

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Your lobby is very important for setting the mood of your business at the start of your customer’s experience.
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Best Ways to Save on Workforce Lodging

Did you know that workforce lodging is gaining the highest traction in the job market with those seeking affordable housing? The reason for this is the higher prices with residential units and cutthroat competition in the job market. It is becoming more and more important for organizations to find ways to save on workforce lodging.

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Factors You Need to Consider When Looking to Rent Scaffolding

Scaffoldings are fundamental structures that will keep your workers productive and safe. They offer greater access to the different sections of the building site, mainly if the scaffold is several feet from the ground. Scaffolding equipment should be stable, secure, and made from high-quality materials to ensure the safety of the people using it and those near the area where it is erected.

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Outstanding Features and Applications of Closed Cell Silicone Sponge Sheets

Closed-cell silicone sponges are highly favored materials in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. They come in different grades, densities, and thicknesses to suit the requirements of users. In this piece, we’re looking specifically at silicone sponge sheets and how they can be used in your home improvement projects.

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Power Tips To Finding The Best Rental Property

Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to earn money. You may spend quite a huge amount in the beginning, but if you do it right, you will be reaping its rewards before you know it. However, you should know there are good and bad real estate investments, and this is why you need to be careful before you start. This piece is filled with information helpful in finding the best rental property to get you on your way!

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Not all rental properties make money for their owners. Finding the perfect one can be a challenge but can lead to long-term revenue.
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Converting Your Old House into a Rental Property

It is not uncommon for houses to be converted into units that can be used for commercial purposes, or as rental property. Converting a house into a commercial property is not as difficult as it sounds. While there are regulations to meet before you can convert an old house into a low-cost commercial space, they too are basically straightforward.

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What is the Relationship Between the Stock Market and Real Estate?

For a long time, investors across different markets have often studied the relationship between the various markets in the financial world. The financial world is interconnected even though the dynamics in specific markets are different. When Wall Street declined abruptly in 2018, the effect was a sudden top in various indices across markets. This occurrence had many investors in the real estate market jittery. There is indeed a strong sense of uncertainty among investors in the real estate market when it comes to the shockwaves that come from volatility in the stock market. But should real estate investors worry about a potential housing bubble as a result of the stock market dynamics?

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Why to Investment in Luxury London Real Estate in 2019

We have seen in the last few years, the UK market got a great hit regarding real estate. Today we can see that it’s ideal to invest in luxury London real estate. We have briefed you about the guide that why you should invest and what are the significant 5 reasons to invest in London property in 2018.

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Luxury London real estate has seen its value rise dramatically in recent years.
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Best Places to Invest in Real Estate: An Analysis of 5 US Cities

Real estate investments have always been a big deal. Every year, there are more opportunities to invest and make some big cash. This field comes with the understanding that things may go wrong. For every person where things went well, there is double the number of those that flopped. Everything is dependent on where you invest. With that in mind, here are sharing five of the best places to invest in real estate in the U.S.

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Landlord Strategies When a Tenant Commits Suicide or an Unattended Death

Managing rental properties can be difficult at times. Landlords regularly face challenges like unexpected maintenance issues and tenants who fail to pay their rent. While these are unfortunate circumstances, little else is more difficult for a landlord to address than a tenant who commits suicide or there’s an unattended death in their rental property. A landlord must be versed about what strategies to employ when a tenant commits suicide or with an unattended death is discovered.

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What You Need To Think About When Selecting a Rental Management Company for Homes in Louisville

Anyone who invests a great deal in residential homes will probably consider hiring a rental management company at some point. Working with well-respected property managers can relieve you of many headaches, especially if you live far away from your properties. On the flipside, working with a disreputable company can only create more headaches than you bargained for. In this article, we’ll go over a few of the things you need to take into consideration when selecting which rental management company.

Do your homework before selecting a rental management team to help with your investment properties. This time and effort will be well worth it to you in the long run.
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7 No-Nonsense Tips If You Want to Have a Good Start in Real Estate Investing Business

Kicking off a new business is never a no-sweat endeavor, and it is especially true when it comes to real estate investing. For sure, in the real estate investing business, you will encounter tough obstacles, difficult questions, and moments of failure. Even if you are just starting, you may have thoughts of surrendering at the onset.

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