Investment Partnerships

As we have noted in a number of our posts, the commercial real estate market is poised to meet a number of expectations as mixed use properties become ever more popular and necessary. The latest example is Blossom Plaza. Set in Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, the...

Our last few posts have focused on the state of the market and the growing opportunities with regard to commercial real estate and office locations. However, it is important for real estate investors and financiers to recognize the trends that could shape real estate...

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,...

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...

It finally happened. What analysts, realtors, lenders and sellers alike have been waiting for since the real estate market plummeted nearly a decade ago. The real estate market has risen to levels seen since the real estate bubble burst in 2008. According to a recent...

As we noted in a few of our posts, the commercial real estate market has shown positive signs that suggest it will be a banner year for investors. Demand for high level space is very active, and a number of projects (including the Rams’ new stadium) suggests that...

An essential question in whether a business takes on a real estate project is whether the project makes sense financially. This involves making thorough estimates on the costs to renovate a property and balancing them against projected revenue streams. One important...

People in Los Angeles love the Runyon Canyon Park. It is estimated that 1.8 million people visit the 136 acre park each year for the hiking trails, the areas where dogs can roam off-leash, and of course, the Hollywood sign. However, catering to the masses costs money....

There’s an old saying about economic phenomenons that “a rising tide floats all boats.” This saying is based on the notion that everyone benefits from good economic conditions. Such may be the case with the new home of the Los Angeles Rams. For the uninitiated and...

With the midpoint of 2016 approaching, it is safe to assume that the growth that investors had predicted will come to fruition, albeit at a slower pace. Nevertheless, the real estate market in Southern California is poised to continue its growth. This notion is based...