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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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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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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If you are a business owner looking for a new venue, you have probably learned about the trends shaping commercial real estate in Southern California. Essentially, the outlook is optimistic, meaning that construction of new buildings and renovations of older properties will continue at least until 2018 barring any major catastrophes. This may bring about […]

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The Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a highly prestigious, often-cited source of information on leading trends and the prevailing views of business elites. As such, it is hardly an oracle of the future. And so, when HBR devotes significant space to a phenomenon such as coworking, it suggests that the phenomenon has already become influential […]

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Finding the right space for your business feels exciting. It marks growth and creates stability. The challenge is that commercial leases in California are long and detailed contracts. If you rush through them, small details can lead to major problems later. Knowing where many tenants stumble helps you sidestep the same mistakes. HIDDEN COSTS IN […]

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A commercial lease generally involves a long-term commitment. Most standard commercial leases last for at least two years, if not longer. The language included in standard commercial leases usually makes a tenant responsible for rent amounts even if the business fails or the tenant ceases operating the business at the rental property. In scenarios where […]

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Every new commercial lease comes with a degree of risk. Landlords often gamble on an entrepreneur’s idea when allowing them to take possession of a commercial space. Most commercial leases last for multiple years, but there is never a guarantee that the business tenant remains solvent for the duration of the lease. Therefore, many leases […]

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The commercial real estate market in California, particularly in Los Angeles and Orange counties, can be very lucrative. Landlords and owners alike can potentially profit off of properties by leasing or selling them to others. Those seeking to invest in commercial properties often need to think carefully about their short-term needs and their long-term goals. […]

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