Halloween is the one time of year we like being a little scared. However, when it comes to buying or selling a home, no one wants any real-life frights. As the nights get cooler and pumpkins pop up on porches, here are a few ways to keep your real estate plans from turning into a…
Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that. Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…
The first quarter of 2007 has been a busy one in the Commercial Development Department. At Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our apartment development in the Columbia, South Carolina suburb of Lexington, we have opened the beautiful leasing office for business and the lease up process has begun in earnest. We expect our first residents to move…
Despite the softening economy and turmoil in the capital markets, investors continue to have confidence in the U.S. commercial real estate industry. In a survey showing that one in five investors expect the economy to be stronger in 2008, the majority still want to invest more funds into commercial real estate. Concerns about financing will…
As I wrote in my previous article, 2006 was the year of the private investor. Will 2007 be another year for the private investor? Equity funds and institutions have recently surpassed investments from private investors. This trend is unlikely to slow anytime soon since pension funds still report a great deal of pent-up investment demand. But…
In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
Baldwin County, Milledgeville GCSU opened 150,000 sq ft Library and Information Center GCSU opened another 300+ beds in a new residence hall to keep up with enrollment Barberitos and Velvet Elvis Restaurants opened downtown Pizza Hut, Wing Street, Long Johns Silver’s and A&W Rootbeer will open in December International House of Pancackes opened at the Super…
On March 24, 2008 the National Association of Realtors announced that existing home sales in February rose 2.9% over January sales. This ended a seven month string of steady declines and was the first sign that the real estate market might be showing signs of recovery. February 2008 sales were still 23.8% below February 2007…
As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar, finding ways to stay cool becomes a top priority. While escaping to air-conditioned indoors might seem like the best option, plenty of outdoor activities can help you beat the heat while still enjoying the beautiful weather. From water-based adventures to shaded retreats and evening excursions, here are…
Hanging Christmas lights on your house is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and make your home look festive. Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, here’s a quick guide to help you hang your lights without any hassle. Step 1: Plan Your Look Before you dive in, think about…
