5 Signs You’re Financially Closer to Buying Than You Think
Wondering if you’re ready to buy a house? These five financial indicators can help you understand whether homeownership may already be within reach.
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Selling Commercial Real Estate When Competing with Bank Owned Assets
Bank Owned . . . sound familiar? In today’s world of commercial real estate, most of us are now all too familiar with such terms as “REO” (Real Estate Owned) or “OREO” (Other Real Estate Owned) or “CREO” (Commercial Real Estate Owned). It is far more normal in the current market to see bank owned…
Multi-family Real Estate Market Q1 2008
In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market slump would continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008. Unfortunately, there has not been any news that changes our belief. Some of the recent statistics indicate that we may still be too optimistic. The Commerce Department reported on December…
How Is Commercial Real Estate Valued?
In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property. Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…
Why Spring is the Best Time to Sell!
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, spring is hard to beat. There’s a reason it’s known as the busiest season in real estate—this is when everything tends to line up in a seller’s favor. For starters, buyers are out in full force. Warmer weather and longer days naturally get people moving, and many…
Commercial Real Estate Development Update Q3 2007
Much has been accomplished since our last report. Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our luxury apartment development in Lexington, South Carolina (a suburb of Columbia), has opened and has been leasing up at a very rapid pace. We have received certificates of occupancy on approximately 50% of the units and expect to be complete by the…
Benefits of 1031 Exchanges in Commercial Real Estate
A 1031 tax deferred property exchange allows you to defer taxes on the property sale. You will have more money in hand to invest in another property. This benefit translates into investment savings. In effect, you receive an interest free loan from the government in the amount you would be paying in taxes. The Federal Government…
What to Expect From a Full Service Warner Robins Property Management Company
When you are looking for a professional property management company in Warner Robins, you are entitled to high expectations. A good management company will ensure you earn consistent rental income and increased ROI over the life of your investment. Most landlords and investors hire property managers to protect their investment and keep their costs down….
Get Your Home Ready for Back-to-School Season: Simple Changes for a Smooth Start
It may be hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is right around the corner. As summer wraps up, now is the perfect time to get your home organized and ready for a fresh start. A well-prepped space can ease the transition and set your whole family up for a successful school year. Here are…
Retail Real Estate Market Comparison 2007
Retailers are always looking at the demographics of one area compared to another, to help them determine where they want to locate the next store. Forbes Magazine recently ran an article on where they thought the 200 best places in the country were located and why. This article was published just after tax-day and at the…
Landlord Fears & Horror Stories in Warner Robins and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a landlord or an investor in Warner Robins, you have probably heard at least one story about nightmare rental situations or tenants from hell. You are probably on a mission to avoid your own horror stories, and today we want to help you be a better and more successful rental property owner. Face…