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Why Do Landlords Let Spaces Remain Vacant?

“There’s so much vacant space out there. Why doesn’t the landlord just drop the rate and lease it?” That’s a question I get a lot from clients, particularly in this economy. As a tenant representative, part of my job is … Continue reading

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A Strategic Decision To Do Nothing

If you currently have a lease, chances are (unless your facility was very expensive to build), it expires within the next few years. So why are you even bothering to read this article if you have years left? Hopefully, it’s … Continue reading

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What the Commercial Real Estate Bailout Means for Entrepreneurs

On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Geithner announced that one of the industries eligible for the financial recovery package would be commercial real estate. Why? According to industry trade groups, the problem of nearly $530 billion of commercial mortgages coming due between … Continue reading

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