Last week's decision by the National Football League to allow the Rams franchise to relocate from St. Louis to Los Angeles was a landmark decision not only in fan loyalty but in terms of commercial real estate potential values.It has been more than two decades since a...
Commercial Real Estate
Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos to be Revitalized
As many San Diego County residents already know, the Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos has been a mainstay for many years. Since it was built in the 1970s, the location has always been a go-to location for residents in and around San Marcos, Carlsbad, Vista,...
Commercial real estate investment expected to increase in 2016
Commercial real estate investment is expected to increase in 2016. In a prior post, we highlighted Congress' latest move to relax tax burdens on foreign investors who purchase property in U.S. markets. The move is partly based on the notion of encouraging...
Congress relaxes tax law on foreign real estate investors
Demand for commercial real estate in California is arguably more active now than at anytime since the economic downturn. Prices for commercial properties have been robust as the economy has steadily improved. And with a recent move by Congress, the coming New Year is...
Voters’ bid to curtail commercial development curtailed by court
Commercial Real Estate development and the landowners took a serious "hit" when the voters in Malibu voted to curtail commercial development. Anyone who has been to or lives in the city of Malibu may agree that the city is "a unique oasis in the midst of urban...
Major zoning changes planned for Southeast San Diego
Commercial real estate development can be so much more than just money. It can be about building a community which is central to the fabric of the American dream. An important aspect of real estate development involves the creation of commercial establishments. After...
Important Lease Clauses Business Owners Should Know About
In a prior post, we explored the questions that growing businesses must confront when looking for commercial space: whether to rent such space or to purchase it. For those that are not in a financial position to make an outright purchase, renting is their best...
Trends of Private Money Lending in Commercial Real Estate
As the commercial real estate market in California continues to grow, it is increasingly important for lenders to have potential investments properly vetted as well as the loan documents clearly detailed in order to perfect a lender's position. While this rationale...
Leasing Versus Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Factors to Consider
One of the most important decisions expanding businesses must make is where to expand. The physical location of a new office could have as much an effect on the success of a growing business as the products or services themselves. Part of the decision in where to set...
Ground Leases In Southern California
A Brief Explanation Of Ground LeasesA ground lease is lease agreement in which a commercial real estate owner agrees to lease square footage of land, together with approval for the lessee to construct improvements on the land and operate a business on the property....