If you are interested in buying commercial real estate, developing a piece or property or building a new home, it is crucial to understand how zoning ordinances work. Buying real estate with an unsuitable zoning designation can impede your ability to build new...
Real Estate & Development
Is self-storage a low-risk investment opportunity?
Many people living in Arizona choose to invest in commercial real estate as a way to generate income and expand their portfolios. If you are among them, you may find that you have many different commercial real estate investment options available to you. Historically,...
3 things to do when purchasing a property with a party wall
If you have been contemplating purchasing commercial real estate, now might be the right time to pounce. Indeed, according to the National Association of Realtors, the previously red-hot commercial market is showing some clear signs of slowing and becoming more...
How do you save up for a down payment?
Preparing to buy your first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially since it is an important rite of passage for many people. Having a down payment is an important part of the process. This money can exist within a savings account in order to grow,...
What are the characteristics of Class C properties?
In the real estate world, insiders classify properties in one of four ways: Class A, Class B, Class C or Class D. The classifications indicate the level of risk you may assume by investing in a certain property. If you are new to the investment game and see a property...
Handling a construction dispute as an owner or developer
Whether you currently find yourself in the middle of a construction dispute due to substandard work or a contractor abandoning the project, it is crucial to address this situation properly. Moreover, the financial toll of a dispute is often significant, as well as the...
What a tenant should look for in a commercial lease
You have probably encountered a lease agreement, perhaps for a home or apartment that you rented. But this experience does not prepare you for the issues that commercial leases must address. There are many different clauses that you can expect to find when evaluating...
Is the title free and clear on the property you wish to buy?
Perhaps you wish to purchase a commercial building that comes with a long history. Among your priorities is to obtain title insurance to protect your investment, especially in light of issues that a title search may uncover. Determining ownership The title to...
Business seller financing: What are the benefits for each party?
When business owners decide to sell their companies, they may face certain problems that make that sale difficult, such as a potential buyer's inability to raise the total cost all at once. Seller financing can eliminate this issue, and according to Lending Tree,...
What do you need to know about zoning districts?
Part of the overall success of some businesses falls on the location. Setting up in a highly trafficked or easily accessible area versus a location with little or no parking, for instance, may better your ability to gain a foothold in the community and your market....