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Investing in real estate is almost always a smart decision, but based on calculated facts rather than wishful thinking. To quote Sgt. Joe Friday (Dragnet), “Just the facts, please.” Exactly our job as real estate professionals – to uncover, and then present the facts in writing.

HOW WELL… how often do you ask questions? Or do you find yourself instead making strong, declaratory statements? Most “bosses” don’t think about this – they’re impatient, perhaps insecure; often cynical about the abilities, skills, brainpower, motives of others (brokers, team members, industry leaders, politicians, even clients).

For the most part, the cases involving commercial properties raise the same legal issues as cases with residential properties, such as breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation/fraud, and failure to disclose property conditions.  One issue that arises in the context of commercial properties is whether the property is suitable for a particular commercial use.

HARD TO BELIEVE another summer has passed. Every-morning chill has returned. Hazy summer sunshine becomes harsh winter glare. Leaves, critters, people scurry about, shutting down, stowing away – before huddles and holidays steal our focus, priorities, and resolve.

A Lease-Purchase Contract is not unusual in residential transactions, particularly where the property or purchaser may not meet standard lender requirements. Though not as prevalent or popular in commercial real estate, a lease-purchase arrangement could be advantageous and desirable -- for both buyers and sellers of commercial properties, and for reasons other than property condition or financing challenges.

Outlook for almost all sectors of commercial real estate in the Atlanta and North Georgia areas remains strong and positive: Atlanta Office Market: Following the negative start to 2017, Atlanta’s office absorption turned positive in the second quarter with just over 616,000 square feet of space absorbed. In spite...

Franchising in the U.S. (according to the International Franchise Association) creates over 21 million jobs at nearly a million business locations nationwide – adding approximately $2.5 trillion in economic output each year. Particularly for fledgling businesses, franchises offer the appeal of independent...

Traditional office buildings have been the norm for decades. A new, growing segment of today’s office market focuses on “creative” space – first gaining a foothold in the 1980s as older warehouse buildings were repurposed as trendy office space (lofts) with original brick walls, floors and open ceilings that showed exposed beams and ductwork. The distinction of traditional vs. creative space is intertwined with today’s ongoing demographic changes.