In a number of our posts, we have noted how the desire for commercial real estate may be slowing even though some of the prime indicators (e.g. vacancy rates, cost per square foot, overall economic growth) may suggest that there are still opportunities for investors to take advantage of. However, the key is to purchase […]

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In industry after industry, digital technology has changed the game in countless ways. From music (iTunes) to retail (Amazon) to the emerging internet-of-things, the changes have been pervasive and downright breathtaking. What about real estate? The ramifications of the online revolution are certainly affecting real estate development as well, such as in the rising risk […]

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The next time you go through the theatre district in Los Angeles and see a retail store in its place, you are not lost or hallucinating. It is the sign of the times when it comes to real estate. Essentially, developers have become very creative when it comes to making old, dilapidated properties new again. […]

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Overall, commercial real estate has been on the upswing for seven years, both nationally and in Southern California. The end of the Great Recession brought a bull market, with rising rents for commercial property. Experts are now uncertain whether this can continue. However, the struggles of one component of the market, namely retail stores, seem […]

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A partnership is the foundation of many California businesses. In order for those collaborations to be successful for all involved, Forbes offers some advice about what makes for strong partnerships in business. While there are millions of kinds of businesses, partnerships, investment projects and various kinds of business litigation disputes in Los Angeles alone, just […]

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The sharing economy is a double-edged sword, creating both opportunities and issues. The recent agreement between Los Angeles and Airbnb on the collection of lodging taxes on short-term housing rentals (STRs) is a case in point. In this post, we will update you on this agreement, using a Q & A format. Why are short-term […]

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The sharing economy is a double-edged sword, creating both opportunities and issues. The recent agreement between Los Angeles and Airbnb on the collection of lodging taxes on short-term housing rentals (STRs) is a case in point. In this post, we will update you on this agreement, using a Q & A format. Why are short-term […]

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Many people in Los Angeles dream of living in a gated community where privacy and security suggest an almost idyllic quality of life. However, purchasing a home in a private community — such as a condominium, in a retirement neighborhood or a vacation timeshare — often includes membership in a Home Owners’ Association or similar […]

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In a prior post, we noted how the commercial real estate market was expected to be strong through 2018, thanks to several positive economic factors. They include a strong job market, low interest rates and dwindling vacancies. The Los Angeles Times recently reported on another example of this trend. Rhode Island toy maker Hasbro recently decided […]

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The real estate market in Southern California is enjoying healthy growth. That much is obvious given the number of cranes that are seen on a given day and how many more companies are vying for new and upgraded spaces. We noted in our last post how toy maker Hasbro will be moving into a new […]

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