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Environmental Assessments Tips: When Faced With a Phase II
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. During the due diligence period for a single-tenant build to suit, if the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) identifies any likelihood of contamination in the soil, groundwater or a vapor intrusion condition, […]
Everything You Need to Know About CRE Zoning Reports
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. When it comes to the acquisition of a commercial property and municipalities’ ever-changing zoning laws, it’s a best practice measure to obtain a zoning report. Typically it’s required by lenders, but regardless, ordering […]
Economic Outlook: Why You Should Invest in STNL Retail Now
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Real estate has often been described as the third leg of the stool that you should be investing in to maintain a steady, balanced portfolio. Well, investing in a single-tenant net lease (STNL) […]
4 Ways to Keep Rent Costs Down in Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Although single-tenant build to suits can have an abundance of advantages, it doesn’t come without the challenge of staying on track with the budget and timeline to keep rent costs down. Leaping from […]
4 Misconceptions of Build to Suits
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. When a company decides it’s time to open another location, it’s not always a “one size fits all” solution that is the most ideal. In an especially tight or seller’s market, pursuing […]
5 Can’t-Miss Items During Due Diligence
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. 1. Check early on its current municipality building code of ordinances. After examining the title and exceptions, the natural next steps should involve checking the site’s current municipality codes to confirm feasibility with your vision. […]
3 Ways Preferred Developers Score Touchdowns
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Running with a preferred commercial developer on your team means having an all-star on your side during the decision-making process, but what exactly should you know before choosing one?
The Do’s & Don’ts of CRE Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Commercial real estate development is quite the undertaking. Whether you’re jumping into a new venture or have been involved since before mobile phones existed, everyone could use new tips or a refresher.
How to Avoid Schedule Delays in Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Oftentimes change equals a challenge in the commercial development world. But a change in your schedule doesn’t have to become a crippling delay if you’re prepared for it. Unrealistic expectations of the permit […]
Factors to Consider When Drawing Your Project Timeline
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. No two projects are the same; however, the following statement should be true for every projected timeline: Mission: Achieve balance among competing priorities for successful project management and execution by the set deadline […]
5 Questions to Ask During Site Selection & Due Diligence
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Perhaps the most overused real estate term to date, “location, location, location” still rings true today during the site selection process, no matter how much the business and technology have evolved. Other factors […]
Lessons to Learn From Retail Closures
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. The threat of the “Retail Apocalypse” has been oversaturating the news headlines for the past few years, but nevertheless when news breaks about J.C. Penney, Toys “R” Us, Charlotte Russe, Payless ShoeSource Inc., […]
Back to the Drawing Board: When Projects Require Site Plan Revisions
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. No commercial development project goes from planning to completion without a hiccup or two. From multiple site plan revisions to meeting various municipal requirements, these types of projects can be time-consuming and costly. […]
The Value of Hiring Civil Engineers
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. As part of our effort to break down the value of hiring different professionals (such as general contractors or architects) to assist in the development process, let’s look at a profession that’s been […]
How to Establish Accurate Site Valuation
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Estimating the value of real estate is necessary for a variety of endeavors, including financing, sales listing, investment analysis, property insurance, and taxation. Improper site valuation can have a significant trickle-down effect on […]
A Closer Look at Soft Costs in Commercial Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. As part of our “series” breaking down commercial development costs, let’s take a closer look at the soft costs associated with the commercial real estate development process. What are Soft Costs? Soft […]
A Closer Look at Hard Costs in Commercial Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. When budgeting for a commercial development project it’s important to remember that costs typically break down into two broad categories: hard costs and soft costs. Considering the impact of a thorough budget on […]
Measuring Cap Rates in Build to Suit Development
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Steady income, not having to deal with management issues, and solid tenants make build to suit triple net (NNN) leases very attractive for investors interested in diversifying their portfolio with a stable investment. […]
Examining the Variables that Influence Cost of Occupancy
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. While many different factors go into managing your corporate real estate portfolio, occupancy cost analysis is frequently the most powerful tool that you can utilize to control expenditures. The tenant’s annual occupancy cost […]
Putting “Punch” Into Remediating Your Construction Issues
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. All good things must come to an end, and that includes construction projects. But when they do, it should never be a set-it-and-forget-it scenario. You need to ensure that all the details of […]
Ensuring the Use of a Qualified General Contractor
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Hiring a contractor can be a big decision. There are many factors to be considered during this process. Regardless of what type of project you are undergoing, it’s important to have the right […]
Our 2019 ICSC RECon RECap
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Another ICSC RECon in the books. Another chance to reflect. And another chance to look ahead. As we all settle back in and prepare to put the discussions and ideas to work (and […]
Constructing a Credible Build to Suit Work Letter
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. The provisions regarding construction are normally captured in the work letter of the build to suit lease. With a coordinated team of expert consultants and with a little leverage, a tenant should […]
SimonCRE Hires Chief of Staff
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Featured in Commercial Executive Magazine Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE announces the hiring of Dawn Eisenberg as the company’s new Chief of Staff. This is a newly created position within SimonCRE, a role that […]
How Rising Construction Costs Impact Property Values
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Rising construction costs were the No. 1 real estate and development concern for respondents that participated in ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2019 survey. Construction costs have seen a continual rise due […]
Weaving Your Way Through Title Exceptions and Requirements
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. Title to real estate is determined by the entire collection of documents that affect a particular property. A thorough review of title issues is a must for both exceptions and requirements. Buyers and […]
Don’t Myth Around When It Comes to Enlisting a Preferred Developer
This post originally appeared on SimonCRE Insights Blog and is republished with permission. Find out how to syndicate your content with theBrokerList. For companies looking to expand through new development, one of the biggest questions is whether to handle it in-house or use an outside developer. For those unfamiliar with the process, there may be […]
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