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02/23/2024

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01/30/2024

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01/18/2024

Opportunity is KNOCKING‼️

1,977-5,432SF of Class A newly built retail space available for lease in the highly visible Shops 96 in St. John, IN. Now 60% leased with two distinct flexible spaces available, including end cap with space to add large outdoor dining area. Two liquor licenses available and included in the rate. Grow your business within this vibrant, growing community. Please contact Bill Loy at (219) 670-2864 or [email protected] for details.

12/20/2023

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2023 was a good year for the Northwest Indiana region.

The commercial and industrial real estate market in Northwest Indiana is also doing well. According to Reonomy, there were 44 industrial sales in Q1 and there were 33 sales in Q2. Approximately half of those did not disclose a sale price. Of the disclosed prices there were seven sales over $1 million . Merrillville is one of the hottest industrial markets in the region due to its location near I-65 and U.S. Highway 30 .
Looking ahead to 2024, the interest rates are expected to stay steady and not raise . It looks to be a promising year for the region!

09/06/2023

Here are some creative ways to buy commercial property when interest rates are higher:

1. Consider a lease-to-own agreement.
2. Look for properties that have been on the market for a while.
3. Consider buying a property that needs work.
4. Look for properties that are being sold by motivated sellers.
5. Consider partnering with other investors.

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08/11/2023

Hi, I'm Louie Gonzalez from McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage, a real estate company in IL and IN. I want to share some tips on how to add value to your commercial property:

- Add more space or use existing space better. You can build more office, warehouse, retail, parking, or storage space; or turn unrentable areas into rentable ones. Make sure you follow the local rules and codes before you start.

- Improve how your property looks and works. You can make your property more attractive and comfortable by doing things like landscaping, painting, lighting, signage, garbage removal, renovating, upgrading, installing, and adding amenities.

- Cut down your costs. You can save money by negotiating with your vendors and service providers; using less energy or generating your own; outsourcing or automating some tasks; and checking or challenging your property taxes.

- Boost your income. You can make more money by filling up your property and raising your rents; finding other ways to charge fees or sell ads; changing what you can do with your property; having tenants pay for some costs; splitting your property into smaller parts; and making smart deals with your tenants.

I hope these tips help you add value to your commercial property. If you need any help with your commercial real estate needs, please contact me anytime. I'd love to hear from you and help you reach your goals.

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McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage

Meet Louie Gonzalez with McColly Real Estate, the premier real estate brokerage in Central Illinois & Chicago Southland. Contact McColly Real Estate for help with all of your Central Illinois real estate needs today.

08/08/2023

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08/01/2023

Northwest Indiana is known for being Indiana’s second largest economy, made up of urban, suburban, and rural communities representing a $35 billion economy. The region has long been known as a hub for manufacturing, which propelled Indiana into becoming the leading supplier of steel in the United States since 1977. However, as technology transforms the tasks once done by human workers to robots and automation, the region has been working to diversify their economy and transform former industrial sites to new uses. Industrial users find plenty of economic benefits when they do business in Northwest Indiana. Operating in this slice of Indiana comes with a host of benefits, the most important of which is the lower cost of doing business here. The state government and municipalities have been very aggressive in attracting Illinois businesses, so there are often incentives. It’s a good place to run an industrial business. Industrial property is important to the economy in Northwest Indiana because it provides jobs and contributes to the growth of the region. The scarcity of industrial property could limit the growth potential of the region. However, there are still opportunities for industrial users to find suitable properties for sale or lease.

Contact Louie Gonzalez TODAY to discuss your Real Estate Needs

07/28/2023

Commercial real estate offers a variety of tax benefits to investors. These benefits include:

- Depreciation and write-offs: Commercial buildings begin depreciating the minute you acquire them, and you can take advantage of this.

- Pass-through deductions: This allows you to deduct your share of the profits and losses of the property.

- Capital gains are taxed differently than ordinary income.

- Deferred payment of capital gains.

- Mortgage interest deductions: The interest you pay on the mortgage for your commercial purchase is deductible.

- Tax advantages for an investor’s heirs.

- 1031 exchanges: This allows you to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of a property by reinvesting the proceeds in a similar property.

Investing in commercial real estate can provide significant tax savings over time.