Posts Tagged ‘Transactional Real Estate Services’
Stress-Testing Real Estate Developments
After a construction loan is funded, the ink begins to dry on development pro forma models as the market assumptions become less reliable. When major market disruptions strike, stakeholders on all sides quickly demand answers. Developers can be prepared by stress-testing scenarios in advance.
Read MoreCAM Reconciliation Deadlines Loom Large
A sinking feeling hits many people this time of year as tax time creeps closer. But for landlords in retail real estate, it can be a bit of a double-whammy: Not only are their taxes due, but the deadline for CAM reconciliations looms large as well. Generally speaking, retail tenants’ reconciliations for common area maintenance…
Read MoreReal Estate Outsourcing: Gaining an Edge
Many businesses that once sporadically relied on independent contractors see the wisdom of outsourcing whole functions to firms with specialized knowledge and capabilities.
Read MoreWhy Sellers Should Run Due Diligence, Too
While still relatively rare, sell-side real estate due diligence can reduce the property’s time on the market, lower the risk of re-trades and improve the return, advise two consultants with CREModels.
Read MoreDue Diligence is Critical for West Coast Real Estate Investors
Due diligence is of the utmost importance in all real estate transactions. However, it is particularly crucial in the West where taxes, resources and weather can play a role in a landlord’s ability to increase (or decrease) their ROI.
Read MoreGiving Due Diligence Its Due: Why Real Estate Investors Need To Ask Tough Questions
Commercial real estate investors are racing to fill their acquisitions pipelines, but they can lose sight of a sobering fact about real estate deal-making: The faster the pace, the harder it can be to ferret out problems with prospective acquisitions.
Read MoreWhat is a Lease Abstract? (in Commercial Real Estate)
A lease abstract provides a concise analysis of lease documents in a format that is easily understood. It also gives structure to ensure any material items will be found and information in the form can be quickly referenced in the lease for further detail. The lease abstract should be created in a format that is…
Read MoreLurking in the Lease: Unexamined Risks Could Worsen the “Retail Apocalypse”
Concern about the fate of American retail is growing—and with good reason. Laden with debt, challenged by Amazon and racing to adapt to the changing consumer, a number of U.S. chains face uncertain futures.
Read MoreHow Artificial Intelligence Is Being Used To Read Leases, Other Real Estate Documents
A lot of people tend to give heavily-weighted promises about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and where it is going.
Read MoreStore Closings Put Co-Tenancy Clauses In The Hot Seat
The surge in store closures from the likes of Best Buy, Macy’s and Toys “R” Us is shining a brighter spotlight on a hidden risk for retail real estate owners, investors and lenders.
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