commercial real estate

10 Things Every Buyer Needs – To Close A Commercial Real Estate Loan

For nearly 30 years, I have represented borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. During this time it has become apparent that many Buyers do not have a clear understanding of what is required to document a commercial real estate loan. Unless the basics are understood, the likelihood of success in closing a commercial [...]

How a Commercial Real Estate Broker Can Help You

Commercial real estate is a booming business; however, whether you are buying or selling commercial real estate, chances are that you are going to need a bit of help. A good real estate broker can be invaluable to you, and they can provide you with a great deal of help that no one else could [...]

Commercial Real Estate Loans – 12 Problems to Avoid

This article describes 12 recurring problems with commercial real estate loans that commercial borrowers and their advisors need to anticipate before it is too late. The following problems are common in traditional bank commercial real estate loans and should be avoided if feasible (special circumstances will periodically make some of these terms unavoidable). COMMERCIAL REAL [...]

Tampa Commercial Real Estate 2006

Home to attractions such as Busch Gardens, Tampa is a picturesque, tropical city that derives much of its local revenue from entertainment and tourism. Art, history, and recreation are all very important aspects of Tampa. With the wide variety of culture options it presents as well as the diversity of recreational facilities in the Tampa [...]

Pop Quiz Commercial Real Estate Investing

I read once that if you took all the real estate lawyers in Illinois and laid them end to end along the equator – it would be a good idea to leave them there. That’s what I read. What do you suppose that means? I have written before about the need to exercise due diligence [...]