Category: commercial real estate

Investors Fear the Froth

Investors Fear the Froth Like a bad milkshake or a pint poured too quickly, the froth-filled commercial real estate market is now causing concern for investors across the globe. And while the fundamentals driving the residential sector are different this time around (in comparison to 2007) the low capitalization rate and lower interest rate phenomenon … Continue reading Investors Fear the Froth →

June 2015 – The Investment Real Estate Top 10

June 2015 - The Investment Real Estate Top 10 Last night at our general membership meeting at the Apartment Association of Orange County, I was able to pay homage to an entertainment legend and update our members on the real estate market through a Top 10 list of my own.  And while I will share … Continue reading June 2015 – The Investment Real Estate Top 10 →

No More Fresh and Easy

No More Fresh and EasyBy: Nicholas A. DunlapTesco to Exit US VentureJust a few short years ago, UK Grocery giant Tesco launched Fresh and Easy in the United States.  In many markets, Southern California included, they came into sub-markets that were rebuilding or re-gentrifying.  Landlords quickly found out that the UK outfit was quite aggressive … Continue reading No More Fresh and Easy →

Investment Measures, Part II

Investment Measures, Part IIBy: Nicholas A. DunlapThis is the second part of a series on measuring potential real estate investments prior to acquisition and understanding how to qualify and quantify your investments.  For additional information on investing in commercial or multifamily real estate, please click here to purchase my book "The Four Benefits: Commercial Real Estate … Continue reading Investment Measures, Part II →

Investment Measures, Part I

Investment Measures, Part IBy: Nicholas A. DunlapThis is the first part of a series on measuring potential real estate investments prior to acquisition and understanding how to qualify and quantify your investments.  For additional information on investing in commercial or multifamily real estate, please click here to purchase my book "The Four Benefits: Commercial Real … Continue reading Investment Measures, Part I →

Banking on Baby Boomers

Banking on Baby BoomersBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap The effects of an aging population can certainly be seen in the commercial real estate landscape.  For a number of commercial real estate owners, this has been a game changer.  From expanding current uses to include medical office or traditional medical space, to simply catering to the needs of … Continue reading Banking on Baby Boomers →

4 Benefits to Owning Commercial Real Estate

4 BENEFITS TO OWNING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE By: Nicholas A. Dunlap A Re-Post of a Blog Originally Written for Commercial Source, The National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate arm.  Good information never gets old! While some investors strategically amass their real estate investment portfolios, others enter into the arena accidentally or perhaps unintentionally.  And whether you are … Continue reading 4 Benefits to Owning Commercial Real Estate →

2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist?

2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist?  Part 3 of 3By: Nicholas A. Dunlap This is the final installment (Part 3 of 3) of my 2013 Commercial Real Estate Outlook. Please note: I have been right on 100% of my predictions for 2011 and 2012.  Don't believe me? Read 2011 and 2012 by clicking on the respective years. Continued...Trim … Continue reading 2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist? →