Industrial Real Estate Market Update Q3 2007

    The second quarter of 2007 ended with total available inventory stable as predicted.  However, the choices for products under 10,000 sf have increased. This is attributed to the addition of new development in the area as well as existing space being vacated.  The preferred space seems to be Class A with 1000 sf of office…

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    Show Your Home Some Love!

    Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! While flowers and chocolates are classic symbols of affection, this year, consider extending your love to a place equally deserving: your home. After all, home is where the heart is. What better way to celebrate love than by making thoughtful improvements that enhance its comfort, aesthetics, and…

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      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…

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        Finding Commercial Real Estate Financing

        As you all know, the commercial real estate business has experienced tough times.  Financing to purchase a commercial investment has been very difficult or nonexistent.   Recently, we interviewed several Middle Georgia banks offering commercial financing.  The rules of the game have not really changed, they have just been enforced.  You may remember what you did…

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          Mark-to-Market Accounting, What Is It?

          Mark-to-Market Accounting is assigning a value to a financial instrument or asset, based on current market price or the fair-value of the asset. The term originated with futures trading a century ago. When taking a position, a trader, would deposit money on the margin to protect the Exchange against loss. At the end of the…

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