Getting commercial real estate data points for use in various real estate analysis is not an easy task. Quite simply, there are not many sources, and those sources that exist do not contain data with all inclusive details. Sources for gathering commercial real estate comps include: 1. Local tax asse...

I am often asked how commercial brokers determine the market value of a property. In order to perform that task, a detailed analysis and report should be prepared. Here is how you do it. Property Inspection: If you're performing an exterior inspection and the property is open to the public (retail s...

Investments, terms for loans, processes, and other parts of real estate can often be overwhelming to someone who hasn't received a degree in real estate. If you are looking for definitions and actions behind those definitions, then don't forget about getting the right appraisals. This will ...

While you see businesses come to life, peak and fall, you may be thinking if the  business of real estate is worth the investment. You wouldn't want to invest in something that won't be substantial. Unlike other businesses, real estate is very often times a good investment to make, and may be t...