Many owners of commercial real estate properties in Boston and elsewhere do not reside anywhere near the property. This holds true for apartment buildings, office space and warehousing properties. This financial arrangement holds both benefits and dangers for these...
Commercial Real Estate
How can you limit vacancies?
One way to earn money is through commercial real estate investment, a unique way to add to one's assets and repertoire. The right tenants and strategies can make all of the difference between a flop and a profitable venture. Vacancies prove one of the hardest periods...
Common commercial lease violations
There are significant differences between commercial and residential leases. Therefore, landlords must handle violations and evictions differently. Tenants can breach a lease agreement in several ways, and the damages are often costly. Breaching the commercial lease...
What red flags should you look out for in a commercial lease?
Once you sign a commercial lease in Massachusetts, you may find yourself committed to the space for quite some time. Commercial leases often bind you to a particular rental property longer than a residential lease would, so it is important that you do your due...
Business owners need to understand zoning laws
Before business owners rent or purchase a commercial property, they should consider the zoning code of their desired area. Zoning categories may restrict the activities people can perform in their buildings. FindLaw says that cities establish zoning codes to explain...
Commercial real estate trends for 2022
After 2021’s market rebound, Massachusetts investors expect to find opportunities in commercial properties. As reported by the Boston Globe, trends that may continue in 2022 include sales and rentals of single-family homes. Data compiled by CoreLogic found that...
Buying commercial real estate: Improving your experience
Purchasing commercial real estate can bring value to your investment portfolio in more ways than one. Developing a well-rounded team of professionals to aid you can elevate your buying experience. Engineers, real estate specialists and legal professionals can all add...
Should you stick to your guns when buying a home?
Buying your first house is often a stressful experience. It can feel overwhelming. You have so much you want to do, so much to keep an eye out for and endless sources of information trying to tell you the best paths of action. To help cut down on some of this...
What should I know about commercial zoning?
In order to make the most of your commercial real estate experiences, understanding zoning is vital. Failure to comply with zoning laws can be an expensive headache and may inhibit your business goals. Zoning laws regulate what you may use a particular building for...
How to calculate a commercial space’s load factor
If you are new to commercial real estate, you may be looking to rehabilitate a space and rent it to tenants as quickly as possible. When communicating with potential tenants, advertising your property or applying for financing, it is important to identify total...

