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12/05/2015

I would like to give kudos to American Title - Douglas County! Always great to work with day in and day
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11/19/2015

"The great thing about real estate is that even in a bad economy, it will usually fare better than stocks. Land, after all, is a finite resource. People need a place to live, work, shop and play -- so real estate is really just a matter of supply and demand. " http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248350

Don't just dive in. Carefully assess your financial goals first.

11/17/2015

Alternatives
('Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' - Part 7)
Investing in commercial properties is a high-risk, high-reward type of real estate investing that will appeal to sophisticated investors looking for a challenge. If, however, you don't have the capital to invest in commercial properties, but you still want the challenge, you do have an option.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer small-scale investors the chance to enjoy the profits of commercial investing. The managers of REITs handle all the details of purchase, maintenance, tenants, and so on, and the investor buys a share of the REIT just like a stock. This can be done without a real estate broker and REITs are more liquid than actually owning a commercial property. In fact, you can even hold most REITs inside your retirement account.

Whether you choose to invest in commercial real estate directly or indirectly depends on how much of a challenge you want."

Today we close with part 7 of 7 in our series 'Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' where we've spent 7 weeks exploring the pro's and con's of investment into Commercial Real Estate courtesy of Investopedia.com. We hope you've found it interesting and if you have questions you know you can always .

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/commercial_real_estate.asp

11/12/2015

If you have questions about trends in 2016, please call me. Evaluating 2015 trends is a good place to begin, however. http://urbanland.uli.org/economy-markets-trends/six-trends-commercial-real-estate-watch-2015/

While many variables will determine the course of U.S. commercial real estate, here are six potential trends for 2015 based on the current outlook.

11/11/2015

In gratitude for the service of all men and women of the armed forces.
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At precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), the sun's rays pass through the ellipses of the five Armed Services pillars to form a perfect solar spotlight over a mosaic of The Great ...

11/10/2015

"Evaluating Commercial Real Estate
('Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' - Part 6)

When looking at commercial properties purely as an investment rather than as a partial-use property for business owners, the most important factor is supply and demand. The ideal property is located in an area where vacancy is low and the space available for new developments is limited. Low supply and high demand means favorable rental rates as well as the hedge of a higher rate of appreciation. The strength of the local economy of the area will also affect the value of your purchase, so you will want to check employment rates via the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) along with other economic growth and strength metrics.

In addition to checking the BLS website, you will also want to check out the rate at which building permits have been issued over the past few years. This will give you an idea of how the supply will be affected by new developments. Commercial real estate listings will, of course, be your most valuable source. If too many buildings are on the market, either for purchase or rent, then you may need to reconsider the purchase because an increase of supply will have a dilutive effect in the market and lower overall rates."

Today we continue with part 6 of the series 'Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' where we will spend 7 weeks exploring the pro's and con's of investment into Commercial Real Estate courtesy of Investopedia.com. Tune in on Tuesdays! (Graph in picture only for illustration)

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/commercial_real_estate.asp

11/04/2015

Now that you have an investment, how do you pass it on in your will? These are questions you will want to think about. Please check out this article for insightful suggestions. http://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/real-estate-and-your-estate-plan-how-does-it-work-2/?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest

Avoid sticky situations by understanding how real estate is incorporated into estate planning.

11/03/2015

"Who should invest in commercial real estate?
('Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' - Part 5)

People best suited for investing in commercial real estate are those who either have a considerable amount of knowledge about the industry or have a payroll of people who do. You may have guessed that such an investor is likely to already be quite wealthy to begin with.

Another type of investor who would benefit from commercial properties is someone who owns a business. Just like residential properties, it can be financially beneficial to own your own workspace rather than rent it.

That said, there is a wide range of commercial properties - from mega malls and office towers to small warehouses and single shop buildings - so you don't necessarily need to be Donald Trump. Just make sure that you can handle the time and costs associated with an investment in commercial real estate."

Today we continue with part 5 of the series 'Find a Fortune in Commercial Real Estate' where we will spend 7 weeks exploring the pro's and con's of investment into Commercial Real Estate courtesy of Investopedia.com. Tune in on Tuesdays!

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/commercial_real_estate.asp

10/31/2015

Happy Halloween everyone!