Articles About Commercial Real Estate

Have you addressed safety mandates in your new office?

Posted by: Zachary W.

 When a company moves, there are a lot of things to think about: moving furniture and files, transferring the phones and internet, letting your customers know where you are, updating your Emergency Action Plan, making sure your mail is forwarded, updating the stationary...

All of the things listed above are important.  But only one of them can cause serious regulatory trouble if it's not addressed: your Emergency Action Plan.  OSHA regulations require most businesses to have an Emergency Action Plan and provide training to their employees.  If you don't update your emergency action plan and train your employees when you move, you could face penalties and other sanctions.

So, don't forget to update your emergency plans as part of your move.  If you need help, The Alexia Group provides free consultations and can develop a plan customized to your fit your organization's needs.

Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:22 PM

Before signing a lease

Posted by: Lawrence F.

Evaluate infrastructure at new office.

• Data
• Phone
• Power

Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:21 PM

What am I paying for?

Posted by: Mark C.

I often talk to people whom are in charge of their companies voice & data services that are interested in better service and saving money during these tuff times. One of the biggest problems they have is finding out what they currently have and how much they are paying for it, they look over a really confusing bill or two or three and either give up or call their existing provider to explain it to them which most of the time you end up more confused than before. There are people out there that can and will do it at no charge(contact me if you want to learn more).

 If you have had your current service for over 2 years or are moving this is the time to take a fresh look at what you have, how much you are paying. Even if you think that you are out of your original agreement be careful, many telecom companies have evergreen clauses in their agreements that renew after the original term if you do not contact the provider- always ask for this clause to be removed with any telecom agreement you sign.

Since the price of voice & data services drop each year I often see the ability to double the bandwidth at the same cost you are paying now or migrate to a IP Flex solution that combines voice & data over the same circuit (VOIP) for 25 to 40% less than what  you are currently paying.

Also make sure to demand on  2 or 3 year commitment's all the install charges are waived!

The main things to look at today with your current or future telecom provider is- How are they financially, do they own their own network & if you will have a single point of contact when you need help.

Thanks

Mark Chartier

Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:21 PM

Going Digital

Posted by: Martin W.

 I've had recent success by helping real estate developments like shopping centers, retail stores, and business parks cover the dark and empty lots with full color window coverings.

There is a lot of commercial real estate available out there because of the down economy.  With so much available, a regular for lease sign won't cut it.  Especially when your neighbor is hiring a sign guy like me to digital print and install full color vinyl graphics to brighten up the space.  Our clients have used life-style photos and colorful images to showcase the property as something that is full of possibilities. 

Here is a sample of the latest job I completed in Pleasant Hill, CA.  For more information on this service please contact Signs America, Marty Wall 415-512-7446

Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:21 PM

First Monthly Servicer Report May Encourage Individuals to Obtain a Real Estate License

Posted by: Sean L.

Interested in obtaining your real estate license? Now may be the right time. Real estate market stabilization continues to make progress. And with the recent release of the first monthly Servicer Performance Report, the future outlook for our nation’s real estate market is looking positive.

An initiative of the current presidential administration, the Servicer Performance Report is a monthly outlook of the progress of the Making Home Affordable (MHA) loan modification program. The report also covers a comprehensive plan to stabilize our country’s housing market, which continues to experience an increase in activity.

Pending listings are up for the fifth consecutive month and many first-time buyers who qualify for the $8,000 tax credit are taking advantage of the opportunity to own a home.  The continued upswing in the real estate market is a sure indication that recovery is well underway. Training for your real estate license now may give you that much needed competitive edge – especially if you pair your real estate license training with a background in green.  

In just a few short months, the MHA has made rapid progress.  For instance, servicers covering more than 85 percent of loans are already making modifications under the program.  To date, over 400,000 modification offers have been extended and more than 230,000 trial modifications are underway.  At this pace, the program is on track to offer assistance to some 3 to 4 million homeowners over the next three years. 

The administration is also taking steps to improve overall performance.  For instance, the CEOs of participating servicers were recently called upon to redouble their efforts to increase staffing, improve borrower response times and streamline the application process. 

To provide additional protection for borrowers, the administration has asked Freddie Mac, the program compliance agent, to develop a “second look” process to review MHA modification applications that have been repeatedly declined.

Stricter real estate laws aim to alleviate past mistakes and are an attempt to clear the way for smarter real estate transactions and real estate professionals held to higher standards.  You can be a part of an evolving industry that’s enduring permanent and positive changes. 

Curious about what real estate training is needed to sell real estate?  Start your research online and consider an accredited online real estate school.  In a matter of months, you could be contributing to our nation’s continually, stabilizing real estate market.  Click here to learn more about real estate broker license.
 

Last updated: 08.31.2009 03:56 PM