What Does “Cap Rate” Mean in Commercial Real Estate? The cap rate is an essential property measure for commercial real estate investors. The cap rate may be used to analyze properties and find a good bargain. Understanding cap rates is critical if you are considering this sort of investment. Here's all you need to know about it. What Are Cap Rates and How Do They Work? Cap rates, also...

How does Commercial Real Estate Work Exactly? Any real estate that is utilized for business reasons (such as retail, hospitals, etc.) rather than residential is classified as commercial real estate. Because of the long lease terms (typically several years or more), commercial real estate is considered a more reliable investment than other forms of real estate. Do you want to go into commercial real...

How can you buy commercial real estate with little or no money? Those who want to borrow money to buy an investment property can usually get it. You can actually acquire commercial property for millions of dollars without putting any of your own money down. In the world of Commercial Real Estate, the wealth of the buyer isn't as important as you may think; many multi-millionaire commercial real estate...

What does "CAM" Mean in Commercial Real Estate? There's a lot of lingo in commercial real estate: Triple net, cap rate, and CAM are all terms that are thrown about like they're common English. You've probably come across the word CAM before, whether you're seeking to lease or invest in commercial buildings. What you need to know is as follows: What Is Maintenance of Common Areas?  Common area upkeep...

The History of Selling the Brandywine Picnic Park The history of the Brandywine Picnic Park has many…. many stages. The most recent being the last few years, when it has been available for purchase. While this most recent chapter of the iconic property provided a much smaller audience, it was certainly not uneventful. Pillar Real Estate Advisors, a locally based commercial real estate brokerage...

Mixed-Use Properties - A Good Investment? If you’re considering your options when it comes to investments, don’t overlook mixed-use developments. When managed correctly, these properties can provide a greater income and sense of security than other investment properties. Right now, they’re becoming a lot more desirable to landlords, with a wide range of tenants looking to be close to local...

Who Pays Commission in A Commercial Real Estate Transaction? Buyers and sellers hire commercial real estate agents for their expertise in identifying, selling, buying, and negotiating the price of commercial property. Commercial real estate agents receive a percentage of the property's sales price known as commission in exchange for their services. This commission is typically part of...

Where Can I Find Commercial Real Estate Listings in My Town? Investors, individuals and commercial real estate brokers rely on finding reliable commercial listings to meet their requirements or their clients' requirements. A good commercial real estate listings platform must constantly evolve as the market is versatile and is on the move. Today a commercial building listed as...

What Is a Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate? Commercial real estate is any property that is leased or owned for business or income.  It includes office buildings, shopping malls, industrial buildings, retail stores, and more. Investors considering investing in commercial real estate will want to evaluate the risk of purchasing a commercial property. In other words, how profitable...

Beginners Guide to Flex Space Whether you call it Flex Space, Shop Space, or Contractor Space, you’re talking about one of the hottest sectors in commercial real estate for the suburban Philadelphia PA market. It appears “Flex Space” was pandemic proof from a leasing and selling perspective and it’s the “why” that is interesting. Flex Space is commercial real estate...