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Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Common Area Maintenance, Leasing No Comments

How You Pay For Your Common Area

In this article, you'll learn: What common areas are in multi-tenant office buildings. How landlords calculate your pro-rata share of common area space. Why you pay for common areas beyond your leased space. How common area charges are added to your rent and operating expenses. If you lease space in most multi-tenant office buildings, you […]

Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Load Factor No Comments

Square Footage: What to Know About Usable & Rentable Square Footage

In this article, you'll learn: The difference between usable and rentable square footage. How rentable square footage is calculated and its impact on costs. How to assess a building's efficiency through its load factor. Tips for minimizing occupancy costs by choosing more efficient buildings. When it comes to most office buildings, the space you lease […]

Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Types, Leasing No Comments

Death of the Net Lease

In this article, you'll learn: How net leases transfer risk to tenants and lead to cost uncertainty. The growth of space-as-a-service for flexible, all-inclusive leasing. Why gross and clear leases offer more predictable costs for tenants. The shift toward landlords assuming more risk and providing tenant stability. Many years ago, rent was simple. A business […]

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Office Leasing, Office Space No Comments

7 Signs It’s Time For a New Office Space

In this article, you'll learn: How to recognize if your office space is too small or too large for your needs. Why long commutes and rising costs may signal the need for a move. The importance of having the right amenities and space configuration. When it’s time to move if your current office feels outdated. […]

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Opportunity Zone No Comments

Why Opportunity Zones Are Appealing to CEOs

In this article, you'll learn: How your business can benefit from new developments in opportunity zones. The tax advantages of investing capital gains in opportunity zone properties. Key requirements to qualify for opportunity zone tax benefits. How CEOs can personally invest in opportunity zones for added benefits. Opportunity zones have been around since the passage […]

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Technology No Comments

How IoT (Internet of Things) is Transforming Commercial Real Estate

In this article, you'll learn: How IoT enhances building systems for better efficiency and comfort. The role of IoT in improving air quality and its impact on work performance. IoT solutions for common office hassles like smart elevators and parking apps. How IoT enables quicker property management responses and real-time issue detection. The growing need […]

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Clauses, Lease Terms, Office Leasing, Rent Escalation No Comments

Escalation Clause in Your Commercial Lease

In this article, you'll learn: What a lease escalation clause is and when rent increases occur. The different types of escalation methods like fixed, percentage, and inflation-based increases. How operating expenses, CAMs, and reconciliations can impact your rent. The role of escalation clauses in lease renewal options. Unless you were lucky enough to negotiate a […]

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Opportunity Zone No Comments

What are Opportunity Zones & How Can Your Company Benefit?

In this article, you'll learn: What opportunity zones are and how they work. The tax benefits of investing in opportunity zones. How to decide if opportunity zones fit your business needs. Opportunity zones are one of the biggest changes to the tax code vis-a-vis commercial real estate since the codification of the 1031 tax-deferred exchange […]

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Types, Leasing No Comments

Why You Should Consider a Gross Lease

In this article, you'll learn: What a gross lease is and how it differs from other lease types. Why gross leases offer more predictable and transparent costs. How gross leases can be a better financial deal than they seem. In an age where landlords have moved to transferring the expenses of running the building to […]

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Leasing, Load Factor, Office Leasing, Office Space No Comments

What to Know About Load Factor

In this article, you'll learn: What load factor is and how it affects your rentable office space. The difference between usable, rentable space, and how load factor is calculated. How to compare load factors across buildings to manage leasing costs. Why load factors can provide value through shared amenities and common areas. When you rent […]

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Site Selection, Technology No Comments

Importance of Drones in Commercial Site Selection

In this article, you'll learn: How drones enhance understanding of an area's layout and surroundings. The benefits of using drones for building inspections and site evaluations. How drone footage provides better views for site selection presentations. How drones help simulate real-world experiences like commuting and traffic flow. Whether you or your tenant rep are flying […]

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Lease Renewal, Office Leasing, Office Space, Renegotiate No Comments

Thinking About A Commercial Lease Renewal? Read This ASAP!

In this article, you'll learn: The best timing and strategies for renewing your commercial lease. How market conditions can influence lease renewal negotiations. Key factors to assess before deciding whether to renew or move. The importance of hiring a tenant representative for successful negotiations. Moving your company is a time-consuming, costly process, so it makes […]

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How You Pay For Your Common Area

Square Footage: What to Know About Usable & Rentable Square Footage

Death of the Net Lease

7 Signs It’s Time For a New Office Space

Why Opportunity Zones Are Appealing to CEOs

How IoT (Internet of Things) is Transforming Commercial Real Estate

Escalation Clause in Your Commercial Lease

What are Opportunity Zones & How Can Your Company Benefit?

Why You Should Consider a Gross Lease

What to Know About Load Factor

Importance of Drones in Commercial Site Selection

Thinking About A Commercial Lease Renewal? Read This ASAP!

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