A lengthy boom in real estate in California is expected to continue to benefit Los Angeles. In fact, a recent survey by CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services firm, indicated that Los Angeles was in first place among cities drawing investors interested in...
Many factors to consider before signing commercial leases
After developing a strong business plan, an aspiring business owner may be ready to finally sign a lease. Commercial leases make it possible to have a storefront that can draw customers without having to buy a property outright. However, choosing the right property to...
Real estate litigation may involve mortgage fraud
Purchasing a home can understandably be an exciting process for all parties involved, but fraudulent activity can quickly cast a dark cloud over this process. Specifically, mortgage fraud may occur, leading to real estate litigation. Those who are negatively impacted...
You can use risk management to your advantage
The world of construction is changing rapidly. Gone are the days of townspeople coming together to raise a building in a day. California building projects are increasingly demanding, and contractors face many challenges. Owners want their projects completed quickly...
Rates for commercial leases have come long way since recession
Throughout the United States, including in Los Angeles, lease rates for commercial properties are astonishing. When the market took a plunge during the Great Recession of 2008, the country lost between 40 and 50 percent of its values during in just six months to one...
Commercial leases expected to be in more demand nationwide
The majority of investors throughout the United States, including in Los Angeles -- 72 percent, to be exact -- are continuing to seek out new investment opportunities in real estate this year. Institutional investors in 2017 are hoping to devote a total of $62 billion...