What is Tenant Improvement Allowance?

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Understanding common commercial real estate terms can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language. What is Tenant Improvement Allowance, Cap Rate, Core Factor, Triple Net Lease, or 1031 Exchange?

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What is Cap Rate?

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Trying to understand common commercial real estate terms can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language. What is Cap Rate, Core Factor, Triple Net Lease, 1031 Exchange, or Tenant Improvement Allowance (TI)? It’s enough to make your head spin. But it’s important to know what you’re looking at when comparing commercial properties. In this article…

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Where to Buy Commercial Real Estate

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As the old saying goes, location, location, location. So, when it comes time to purchase property, either as an investment or for your business, you are probably wondering one thing – where to buy commercial real estate. And you’re certainly not alone. In fact, one of the questions we are most frequently asked is ‘What…

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What is Core Factor?

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When you’re looking at commercial properties and start reviewing rental rates, it’s important to know what you’re looking at – which is sometimes easier said than done. What is Core Factor, Triple Net Lease, Cap Rate, or 1031 Exchange? Trying to understand common commercial real estate terms can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language.…

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What is Commercial Tenant Representation?

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Whether you’re a new business owner looking to lease your commercial space or you’re an established company ready to expand, it can be incredibly beneficial to have someone in your corner looking out for your unique needs. We’re talking about Commercial Tenant Representation. But what exactly is a tenant rep? Why do you need a…

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What is a Triple Net Lease (NNN Lease)?

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When you’re looking at commercial properties and start reviewing rental rates, it’s important to know what you’re looking at. Landlords in Maryland commonly express their lease rates in one of three ways – Triple Net (NNN), Modified Gross (MG), or Full Service (FS). But what does this all mean for you? What is a Triple…

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Benefits of a Commercial Broker in Maryland

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There are numerous benefits to hiring a commercial broker, whether you are on the tenant side or the landlord side. So, let’s take a look at some of the biggest reasons you can’t afford to go it alone. Benefits of a Commercial Landlord Broker When you have vacancies to fill or a commercial property to…

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How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate 101

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“The appeal of investing in this property type is multifold,” explains Paulina Likos, an investing reporter at US News & World Report. “Investors can generate higher investment returns and take advantage of tax benefits.” But you already know WHY to invest in commercial real estate. What you want to know is HOW to invest in…

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Finding An Experienced Commercial Tenant Broker in Maryland

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Whether you’ve got an up-and-coming tech startup, the next hot restaurant, or an established business or medical practice that’s looking to expand, you can benefit from working with a commercial tenant broker. There are plenty of commercial properties on the market throughout Maryland, but finding the right property and negotiating a fair price is often…

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