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When you're considering your options for commercial real estate, you may be tempted to rule out green buildings, as rents may be higher for properties that are built with sustainability and conservation in mind. The truth, though, is that the benefits of leasing space in a green building often outweigh any difference in cost. Here are some of the best reasons to consider leasing in green buildings:

A while back, we shared a blog post called "3 Tenant Improvement Allowance Myths and Why They're Not True".  Here are three more TI myths -- and why they aren't accurate.

Time and time again, studies have proven that working environment matters. The right office space has been shown to improve worker productivity and increase employee satisfaction, making companies more successful and greatly reducing turnover.

If you've ever signed a residential lease, the first thing to keep in mind is that you have fewer protections under a commercial lease than you did under the agreement you signed for your apartment or rental house. While most states step in to protect tenants in residential transactions, commercial occupancy agreements are treated as a negotiation between equals. As such, your rights are usually what is in your lease, and nothing else. While leases vary based on both local law and on the actual terms of the document, below are some of the common rights that tenants usually enjoy.

When you're in need of commercial office space, you're often facing a time-sensitive deadline. While you're likely going into the search for commercial real estate with a sense of urgency, it's vital that you still make a wise decision when it comes to site selection and the terms of your lease. Following these tips will help you to make the best decisions when it comes to commercial real estate.

The bad news is that open office space is here to stay. The good news is that private offices are also here to stay. While the office design pendulum has swung in both directions over the past few decades, it appears to be finding a space closer to the center, offering opportunities for both collaboration and privacy.

Of course, I'm a little bit biased, but I strongly believe that the commercial broker is more important than ever. It's true that the field is leveling out more than ever before. Technology is making information that was once almost impossible to access widely accessible. A different culture is also increasing openness and access. While information and market access are both important parts of what brokers offer their clients, the brokerage community still has some tricks up their sleeves.

With demand for logistics space increasing and shifting needs for warehouse locations, actual warehouse occupancy cost is growing even faster than rental rates. Luckily, the right strategies can help you to keep those expenses down and maximize your ROI on your warehouse expenditures.