With cryptocurrency seeping into industries around the globe, it was only a matter of time before it made its way to real estate. And rest assured, it’s here. Already, a third of millennials have invested in cryptocurrency, according to a study last year by London Block Exchange and reported in Independent. And Hacked.com notes that analysts in both technology and real estate expect blockchain will be widely adopted in the next ten years.   Savvy commercial real estate owners and investors need to start ... read more

When you’re pondering leasing out your commercial property, there is much to consider. Just as every potential commercial real estate tenant has a list of must-haves, every commercial real estate owner should have a (sometimes corresponding) list of must-dos. After all, if you want quality tenants, want to keep them long-term, and you want to turn a profit on your investment, it’s important to lay the groundwork to make that happen.  Here’s a look at eight things you should consider before l... read more

When it comes to your social media marketing strategy, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool in helping you market commercial property. Much more than a place where distant friends connect and swap photos, LinkedIn is the most active social network for business. It makes sense, then, that LinkedIn should play an integral role when it’s time to market commercial real estate.   LinkedIn: a powerful tool for marketing commercial real estate When it’s time to market commercial property, connecting with busi... read more

As interest rates continue to rise, commercial property investors find it necessary to adjust to these increases. At issue is that rate increases can and often do make it costlier to refinance some debt and to develop commercial real estate, necessitating careful and thoughtful strategy. More, if interest rates rise too fast they can impact property values, driving them down, while increasing capitalization rates, which can in turn weaken property values and investment performance in the commercial real estate mark... read more

When it’s time to consider your options for securing commercial property, it’s important to consider the hidden costs that come with not buying. Sure, leasing may seem to save you money, and you won’t need a down payment, but you may be surprised by how much you stand to lose out on.   The hidden costs of not buying commercial property Commercial real estate is complex business, and there’s much to consider, so let’s boil it down in terms of what you’ll miss out on when you... read more