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Leo Wells Speaks on Real Estate, Debt & Presumption

Friday, April 16th, 2010

From John Johnson, CCIM - Atlanta, GA | This is a good video which clearly explains the tremendous run-up of CRE prices over the past few years.

From Atlanta’s CityBiz Real Estate:

Leo Wells, founder and president of Wells Real Estate Funds, spoke to members of the honorary board of the Real Estate Department at Georgia State University this week, about how the presumption of perpetual prosperity has landed many businesses in trouble today. Members of the board are among the leaders in commercial real estate in Atlanta.

Albuquerque Commercial Real Estate Report 3.22.10: Property Management

Friday, April 9th, 2010

From Walt Arnold, SIOR, CCIM - Albuquerque, NM

>>> Click here to listen to the Commercial Real Estate 3.22.10 <<<

Bob Clark, News Radio 770 KKOB: Walt, you’ve mentioned property management services you provide. Can you tell us a little more about you’re commercial property management business?

Good morning, Bob.  We manage about 400,000 square feet of office and industrial real estate, not a huge amount but it keeps us busy.  With property management all you have to do is show up in the morning and the job shows up with you.  The details of  maintenance calls, paying bills, communicating with tenants, paying mortgages, supervising vendors and updating owners is a management task that requires discipline in managing the details.

Has the “Great Thaw” Begun in Commercial Real Estate?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

While Ocala, FL is a small microcosm in the enormous universe of commercial real estate, it’s amazing how this little market acts in unison with the larger national marketplace. I guess this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise really, since over half the commercial real estate in Ocala is owned by people who live outside Marion county.  Things are heating up here in Ocala for Q1 2010, and I hope we’ll see this on the national level.  Mr. Market appears to be coming back from his slumber and I’m wondering…Has the Great Thaw begun?

Top 5 Reasons for Dedicated Tenant Representation

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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“Top 5 Reasons for Dedicated Tenant Representation” by Bo Barron, CCIM

The guy that came up with Supply and Demand was either incredibly smart or incredibly lucky. Adam Smith was definitely smart. Supply and Demand drives everything in real estate, and the same holds true for leasing space. How much space is available? How many active tenants are in the market competing for the space? Does it matter?

Cost Segregation - Save on Taxes and Find Hidden Cash in Your Building

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

“Cost Segregation” by Bo Barron, CCIM

Investors buy investment property for numerous reasons, and I had a conversation with a business owner today about the benefits of owning space for his business. Some of those benefits include cash flow produced by the property, future appreciation value, and tax shelters from the IRS. However, property owners are giving too much to the IRS and missing out on real cash flow because they are not taking advantage of Cost Segregation. Substantial tax savings and realized cash flow are hidden beneath their feet, within the walls, and even in the parking lots of their buildings.

CCIM of VA’s 2nd Virtual Deal Making Call

Monday, February 1st, 2010

ccim_logoFrom Jim Tucker, CCIM (Richmond, VA) — Last month, the CCIM Virginia chapter organized it’s first ‘Deal Making Call’ to help circulate exposure for member’s listings, and the efforts wholly paid off in what can only be define as success! A total of 10 properties were presented with about 12 participants on the call including those members who pre-registered to present listings.  Several participants offered feedback following the call saying they really liked the format. One other participant requested a package from a member to present to a potential buyer, so already we have a potential transaction from 1st Deal Call.  With my past experience with these formats, I expect the call participation to steadily grow, potentially to between 50 and 100 folks.  Going forward, we plan to promo participation on the call in a formal advertising campaigns and heavily across social media platforms.

For Investors looking to profit…the key is Timing, Timing, Timing

Monday, January 11th, 2010

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By Carlton Dean - If you have, bought, sold, traded or even remotely been around real estate, you know the phrase “Location, Location, Location.” While this old adage couldn’t be more true when it comes to identifying great real estate, I am often asked the question “how do I identify opportunities in this marketplace?”

For investors looking to profit from the real estate downturn, The key to the real estate business is, and always will be, timing, timing, timing.

Reflection & Goal Setting

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

2009 will go down as one of the most challenging years in the history of commercial real estate and, for that matter, in the U.S. economy as well. There are some signs of life in the marketplace, although these shoots of new life are tender and it wouldn’t take much to kill them off. It remains clear that we have a long way to go to truly begin a full-fledged economic recovery.

Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 14th, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, Dec., 14, 2009 - (by Pam Vincent) As the year comes to an end, Tom and I have been reflecting on this past year and making assumptions of what the next few years will bring to CRE. I have been looking at the photo Tom took on New Year’s Eve a couple of years ago when we were surprised by a heavy snowfall – it actually looked blue! Looking at the photo helps me realize we have a lot to be thankful for this year and instead of fretting about what the new year will bring, I will look forward to new challenges.

Florida Commercial Real Estate Is a Land Of Opportunity

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Every month there seems to be more and more negative reports about commercial real estate. The downturn brings out doom and gloom forecasts from every direction. But with so much information available investors are ignoring important facts and assets of my home state of Florida. If ever there were a time of opportunity to take advantage of market conditions; it is now.  As the national press reports “with vacancy growing and rents falling, commercial property values are in the midst of the biggest drop since the Great Depression”.  I couldn’t agree more – thus the opportunity!  But how and where you ask?

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