For business people, commercial real estate provides a significant opportunity for investment and growth. However, the commercial real estate mortgage space is wrought with fraudsters, often leading to disputes that can jeopardize both financial stability and...
Adding this clause to a commercial lease can help to protect a tenant
A commercial lease is an affordable and relatively fast way for a new or growing business to secure commercial facilities. Purchasing commercial real estate is a massive investment. Simply trying to obtain financing can prove to be a major challenge. A lease, on the...
Commercial real estate lease clauses to know
Commercial real estate leases are often lengthy and dense. Ideally, they protect the owner's and lessee’s interests. These contracts will identify the usual basics of the exact commercial property the tenant will occupy, the length of the agreement with start and end...
Clauses are an essential part of commercial leases
Whether opening a business, expanding it or moving it to a new location, shopping for a suitable new space is important. Once you select a space, it is time to review the landlord's commercial lease. These are often lengthy with a lot of legal jargon, but it is...
Pros and cons of fixed-price building contracts
Builders use different types of contracts. For example, some builders will bill by the hour, while others will quote the price in advance and charge that amount. The latter approach is known as a fixed-price contract. These are incredibly common, but the builder and...
Dark-store theory continues to thrive
Dark-store theory has emerged since the great recession as a premise for changing the value of a commercial property. During the previous economic downturn in the late-2000s, owners argued that big box stores and other large commercial properties were overvalued by...
Involved in a commercial real estate dispute?
In the Dallas Metroplex, real estate concerns are hopping. After the pandemic, people are finally ready, willing and able to lease and purchase real estate again. Unfortunately, this activity has led to disputes cropping up. If this has happened to you, what are your...
Commercial real estate dispute? Consider mediation or arbitration
These days, it seems like the commercial real estate disputes might never end. After the pandemic, some companies will never need as much space as before. Or, at best, they might take years to work their way back into needing it. As a landlord, you may see the rent...
Distressed commercial real estate lease? Time to try a workout
2020 was a tough year, but problems with the commercial real estate market are headed right into 2021. After almost a year of disruption, including eviction moratoriums, massive numbers of office workers working from home, and virtually no street traffic for...
Mezzanine lenders are coming for commercial landlords
Unlike traditional mortgages that are secured by the property in question, mezzanine loans are backed up by your business. A foreclosure doesn’t just mean losing the property. It could mean losing a percentage of your business. Unfortunately, mezzanine lenders tend to...