Category: Commercial Property Advisor
The NAR Settlement: A Seismic Shift in Real Estate
Background The recent settlement agreement reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has sent shockwaves through the real estate industry. This landmark deal, which aims to address allegations of anti-competitive practices related to buyer agent commissions, is poised to dramatically reshape the landscape for everyone involved. In a Nutshell The Impact on Listing Agents…
Strategies for Managing Rising Operating Expenses
Rising operating expenses pose a significant challenge to commercial property owners and managers. To maintain profitability and property value, a multifaceted approach is essential. By strategically combining operational efficiency, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, risk management, and financial discipline, property owners can effectively mitigate the impact of increasing expenses. In a Nutshell Operational Efficiency Cost Reduction…
DSTs in Perspective
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): A Gateway to Commercial Real Estate DSTs offer individual investors a unique opportunity to participate in large-scale commercial real estate projects that would otherwise be inaccessible. By pooling funds with other investors, DST participants gain fractional ownership in properties managed by experienced real estate sponsors. Unlike direct property ownership, investors hold…
The convergence of absorption and vacancy rates
Absorption rate in CRE explained simply Imagine a sponge: The absorption rate tells you how fast the water gets squeezed out: In a Nutshell Metrics to compare absorption rate and glean insights: By looking at absorption rate alongside these metrics, investors can form a better picture of: Remember, absorption rate is a dynamic measure, giving…
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