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When an investor is seeking an investment in a new condominium project, the possibility of purchasing an existing rental property for conversion to condominiums should be considered. While building a new property can be profitable, there are many benefits to converting the existing property......(more)

When a person is either a buyer or a seller of a shopping center, the question of value for a sale is paramount. How do you appraise such a property? In commercial properties, there are three types of methods commonly used to establish a value for appraisal. They are: ......(more)

Owners and property managers must watch the nickels and dimes as well as the dollars that are spent on the property. Save one dollar in operating costs and (assuming a 10% cap rate) value of the property increases by $10. That is why owners are always looking for new ways to economize. In addition to saving money, we are always looking for a way to invest a little in the property for a good return. A well-planned landscape has a recovery value of 100% to 200% in increased rentals at the typical suburban office building. In addition, the owner gets back more than just dollars spent; the landscaping dramatically influences an owner’s positive image in the community......(more)

When you have searched for new real estate investment opportunities, with values that have been changing, you know that finding and evaluating them is becoming more sophisticated and complex. More investors are turning to real estate consultants as a means of providing a sounding board for their ideas as well as expertise in the planning and construction stages for their projects. Feasibility studies are essential for commercial office, industrial, resort and hotel investors. With this kind of information, planning is better and there is less chance for error.....(more) Click Here For This Months Newsletter