Investing in commercial real estate can be a profitable business decision, but it is crucial to approach this type of transaction with the right perspective. Real estate development is a costly endeavor, especially in California, and protecting financial interests...
A solid lease agreement is the foundation of a good relationship between a commercial tenant and the landlord. When there is confusion over the terms or important things are left out, it can result in disputes that may require legal action to resolve. It is important...
Any type of commercial or residential real estate project can come with challenges. Setbacks can be costly, and they can be significant enough to compromise the completion of the project. Developers in California will benefit from having the assistance and guidance of...
Big retail stores have long been the draw to malls and shopping centers in California and across the country. Sears, JCPenney and Target are ones that many shoppers recognize and trust, and mall owners will admit that these and other department stores have been...
Commercial landlords have specific obligations to their tenants, and tenants have certain obligations to their landlords. The expectations for both sides should be laid out clearly in a lease agreement, but there are still times when disputes arise between these two...
Many aspects of everyday life remain in flux here in California just as it is elsewhere. One area where significant changes are happening -- and necessary -- is in the restaurant business. Since the beginning of the events leading to all these changes, restaurants...
Everyone has had to make adjustments to the way they live, work and do business in recent months whether they live here in California or elsewhere. The truth of the matter is that some aspects of life may never be the same, and many people are having to take current...
The face of retail was already changing before recent events that have impacted the country, including California. Shopping center development was already changing, but it may change even faster and more dramatically now and in the future. That does not mean that...
Developers and investors across California may be trying to figure out where to go from here. These remain uncertain times and the future of commercial real estate remains in flux. Some say that certain types of property could help save the commercial market. For...
Whether you are trying to keep your struggling business afloat or your California company is experiencing more success than you can handle, the idea of selling may not be the first option that comes to mind. Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with the dream of...
