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Disposition Options for Owner/Users
Articles & InsightsThe owner/user model a time-tested model that has been around for decades, and literal fortunes have been made as a result.
However, individuals acquiring assets for their own use don’t think much about how and when to dispose of them when they are no longer needed to run their operations.
Let’s discuss disposition options for owner/users that are available.
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Life Science Is Trending: What to Consider When Leasing Lab Space
Articles & Insights, Life SciencesBefore you lease life science space, consider if you’ve given yourself enough time, your finances and desired location, and what elements you need in your lab.
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Investing in CRE: Is Now a Good Time?
Articles & Insights, From the Desk of Eric Northbrook, Market InsightsThe demand for industrial real estate in San Diego is still running high and that has many of our clients asking us about the sustainability of the run-up in property values that has sent pricing far above the previous cyclical peak back in 2007. Potential third-party investors and would-be owners/users are wondering if this is still a good time to get into the market. The answer depends on several variables. Let’s take a look at a few of them to shed some light on what might be best for you in the long run.
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Should Startups Jump on the Fractionalized Real Estate Asset Trend?
Articles & InsightsWhile fractional real estate isn’t new, it’s become increasingly popular in recent years as it reduces the financial obligation for a single property investor.
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Five Factors to Consider Before Renewing a Commercial Lease
Articles & InsightsBefore renewing a commercial lease, there are five factors you should consider: Time, size of the space, costs, property condition, and negotiations.
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What Traits to Look for in Your CRE Broker
Articles & Insights, BrokersAt Voit, we believe there are specific character traits your broker should have. Our client advisors are long-term oriented, calm, optimistic, and energetic.
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Situational Awareness: Your Key to Successful Negotiations
Articles & Insights, Buyers, From the Desk of Eric Northbrook, Market InsightsFinding the right space requires a level of situational awareness in understanding economic trends and high-growth industries.
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How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
Articles & Insights, InvestmentReal estate investors can diversify and enjoy stable income streams by buying and renting out properties, buying REITs, crowdfunding, or flipping properties.
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Five Types of Commercial Real Estate
Articles & InsightsThere are many types of commercial real estate, five of which include office, industrial, retail, multifamily, and land.
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What’s the Difference Between a Broker and a Client Advisor?
Articles & Insights, BrokersBrokers are transactional and go with the easiest, quickest path to get a deal done whereas Voit client advisors are relationship-focused and take time to understand your business first.
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The Impact of Higher Mortgage Rates on PID Owner-User Buildings
Articles & Insights, Buyers, Investment, Market InsightsFor decades, industrial business owners throughout Southern California have been purchasing buildings for their own use. The concept first became popular in the 1970s when developer Dunn Properties decided to sell individual buildings in their projects after experiencing sluggish lease-up activity. They were surprisingly successful in that effort, and it literally changed the industrial landscape to what we see today; dozens of small building projects throughout San Diego County known as Planned Industrial Developments, or PIDs.
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The Impact of an Economic Slowdown on San Diego’s Commercial Property Market
Articles & Insights, From the Desk of Eric NorthbrookThe country got a wake-up call on April 28th when the first estimate of Q1’s GDP had the US economy contracting at an annualized rate of 1.4%. Most experts expected a sluggish quarter of growth, but none that I know of predicted an actual decline in economic activity. I was just as surprised as everyone else and it made me wonder if we are headed for recession and, if so, how that would impact commercial real estate here in San Diego?
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Industrial Real Estate Growth Continues into 2022
Articles & Insights, IndustrialThe industrial sector continues to grow in CRE. Refinancing, acquisition and construction, and funding are all things that business owners and CRE investors should take advantage of.
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Down Payment Requirements for Commercial Properties
Articles & InsightsWith a traditional commercial mortgage loan, expect a down payment of 15% to 35%. As for an SBA loan, expect a standardized down payment of 10% to 15%.
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Market Insights with Connor Weick
Articles & Insights, Market Insights, OfficeIn this month’s Market Insights, Eric Northbrook speaks with Connor Weick, Senior Associate regarding the ever-changing office market.