What’s in Store for 2016? Many financial advisors tell their clients that past performance does not guarantee future results. While they make a good point, they ignore the reason there are so many predictions and forecasts out there: It’s fun. That is why I was glad...
Don’t Let a Lease Expiration Go to Waste “Don’t let a crisis go to waste.” This proverb from Winston Churchill, made famous again in 2008 by Rahm Emanuel, is applicable to many things in life, including the expiration of a commercial lease. The moral of the...
Are You Proactive or Reactive with Your Real Estate Planning? Most companies are reactive in their commercial real estate needs, especially as their business locations increase. To become proactive, companies need to see the big picture – there needs to be a...
Negotiating the “Total Cost” of Your Rental Agreement “Total cost” encompasses more than the rent. When negotiating a commercial lease the “total cost,” including each of these factors, must be considered: Loss factor: The difference between the rentable...
How Do I Get out of My Commercial Real Estate Lease? “Getting out” of a lease for a business is usually a last resort, but sometimes a necessary one. The good news is that there are methods available to expedite an early out. Planning before the lease is signed is...
