Evans Station Area Development: Is This the Next Metro Denver Hot Spot?
Commercial Broker, Chris Lindgren has been living and working in the Metro Denver for some time and has THE pulse on the latest developments across the city – ask him what the next hot spot is! Previously, I wrote about the and the fact that you don’t have to be a long-term resident of Denver to be aware of the changes that have taken place in the greater metro area in recent years. Looking back to earlier iterations of Denver, it’s hard to imagine what South University Boulevard was like from I-25 heading south through the Denver University Campus just a few short years ago.
A Breakdown of Capital Market Options for Purchasing Commercial Real Estate
If you are preparing to finance a commercial real estate investment, you are in an unprecedented market where capital is available across many different platforms offering both traditional and more creative opportunities to finance a commercial real estate acquisition. Securing the appropriate financing for your investment project is a critical part of the acquisition process, whether you are a real estate investor, an owner occupied building owner, or a net investment seeker.
Is Commercial Real Estate a Good Investment?
In the words of Andrew Carnegie, the business magnate who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century, “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning [commercial] real estate. More money has been made in [commercial] real estate than in all industrial investments combined. The wise young man or wage earner of today invests his money in [commercial] real estate.”
While the economy may have evolved since the late 19th century, Carnegie’s sentiment still holds true today, because in answer to the question, “Is commercial real estate a good investment?” – we say yes! There are a number of advantages to owning commercial real estate, especially in active markets like Colorado. In the following article we will outline some of the pros and cons to a commercial real estate investment.
Enterprise Zones and Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Enterprise zones offer businesses a bundle of state and local incentives to encourage economic development in economically distressed areas. What is an Enterprise Zone? By definition an enterprise zone is designed to promote a business friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits that incentivize businesses to locate and develop within […]
The Benefits of Owning Commercial Real Estate vs. Leasing Space
The Advantages of Owning Commercial Real Estate Introduction There are many reasons why owning commercial real estate vs. leasing commercial space can be advantageous. Obviously, pride of ownership is the most intangible advantage and one that is almost impossible to place value on. Many professionals become business owners because of the control they get to […]
