According to Collier International, 2017 was the peak for the U.S. commercial real estate market. However, it is likely that growth will continue into 2018 and beyond. California residents and others who are investing in commercial properties may be able to earn a...
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Proposed ballot initiative would revise California Proposition 13
In 1978, California voters passed a ballot measure that caps property taxes at 1 percent of the property's original purchase price and limits increases to 2 percent per year. Proposition 13 applies to both residential and commercial properties, but a new ballot...
How tax reform may impact commercial real estate investors
California residents or others who own commercial real estate may get a tax break under the proposed GOP tax bill. Those who hold property in pass-through entities may receive a 20 percent tax reduction if they make less than $157,500 per year. If a couple files...
Strongest office rent growth in the last two years
Stakeholders in the California commercial real estate market might be interested in learning that Orange County has enjoyed the highest national growth in office rentals over the last two years. Much of the growth in office rentals has resulted from the drive of tech...
Second quarter CRE report paints rosy picture for investors
Commercial real estate investors in California and around the country can expect returns to remain steady in the months ahead, according to a recent report from NAI Global. The brokerage firm made the prediction after studying industrial, office and retail vacancy...
Due diligence and buying commercial property
For commercial real estate investors in California who are considering properties to buy, due diligence is an important part of the process. It allows prospective buyers to make sure that that the property in question will be a wise investment for them.Buyers should...
Commercial real estate outlook is good for California
California commercial property owners and developers may be interested in a forecast by the National Association of Realtors. According to the trade association, commercial real estate is expected to be strong in the coming months.The National Association of Realtors...
Commercial real estate leases and sales brisk
August is usually the slowest month of the year for commercial real estate transactions in California and around the country. This August has been different, however. So far, the summer as a whole has been very busy for commercial real estate and has enjoyed more...
Essential elements for securing a commercial real estate loan
Many investors have used real estate to build fortunes in California, but financing a real estate opportunity can be challenging. From a banker's perspective, the aspirations an investor might have for a property mean little compared to the financial nuts and bolts of...
Fulfillment centers are the evolving face of the retail sector
While the commercial property market in California and around the country has performed well overall in recent years, the retail sector continues to struggle to cope with the nation's evolving shopping habits. The popularity of online operations like Amazon has...