Commercial Real Estate Owners….   Are You Prepared for the End of the Cycle?

Commercial Real estate is cyclical. No one can predict exactly when the economy will tip into the next recession, but most experts agree we’re in the later stages of this current cycle. The question commercial real estate owners and operators should be asking themselves is not when the next downturn will hit, but are they prepared for it when it does? Now is the time to take advantage of what’s left of the good times, while money is relatively cheap, vacancies are low and rents are high to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Here are some tips to get you started:…
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Top 10 Tips for Commercial Lease Negotiations

Looking for commercial space? To set yourself up for success at the negotiating table, follow these tips: 1. Prioritize  It's unlikely that you'll get everything that you want from a negotiation, so it's important to know what's most important going in. Determine which demands are deal-breakers, highly desired and would-be-nice-to-have in order to help you stay focused. 2. Knowledge is Key Having in-depth knowledge of current market conditions is essential to a successful negotiation. When you can back up your requests with data to show that what you're asking for is “market”, you're more likely to win the landlord over.…
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