For many people interested in branching out to expand their investment interests in the Houston area, commercial real estate can provide important opportunities. Initially, it can be confusing to many people new to the industry as documents about real estate...
Commercial Real Estate
How to evaluate a commercial real estate opportunity
The details of a commercial real estate transaction can vary depending on the type of property purchased. For instance, the due diligence process for an industrial building may differ from the process surrounding the purchase of a multifamily home. How long it takes...
Reducing liability as a commercial real estate owner
There were over 53,000 personal injury cases filed throughout Texas and the rest of the United States in 2017. While this is down from more than 76,000 in 2014, it is still important for property owners to take steps to prepare for a possible legal claim. In some...
Commercial real estate remains a growth industry
Potential investors in Texas may be particularly interested in the commercial real estate market, especially as the National Association of Realtors reported that the industry had grown over the past year. In its 2018 report, NAR said that its members who dealt with...
How crowdfunding impacts investment portfolios
In the 21st century, institutional investors in Texas and throughout the country have increasingly invested in commercial real estate (CRE). In 2000, CRE made up about 4 percent of the average portfolio. From 2010 to 2015, it grew from 5.6 percent to 9.6 percent of...
Texas has strong markets for commercial real estate investment
Investors at all levels have opportunities to enter the commercial real estate market. According to the National Association of Realtors, 2018 has been a strong year for growth, especially in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Growing employment has contributed to demand...
The different ways to invest in real estate
Investing in Texas commercial real estate could offer unique opportunities for a portfolio. However, there are many different ways to invest. For instance, an individual could choose to be a private money lender. This involves giving money to developers and others who...
Finding a facility for a business
An entrepreneur in Texas may find that owning the building in which their business is housed can be beneficial in many ways. However, someone interested in buying a commercial building should take time to consider their options and ask pertinent questions.The business...
Tech industry dominating the commercial real estate market
In some Texas cities, it's not too difficult to find plenty of commercial real estate space occupied by some type of tech-based company. A new report issued by a leading global commercial real estate services company suggests the tech industry is indeed dominating the...
How blockchain technology may affect commercial real estate
The commercial real estate market in Texas may be changing, at least when it comes to how transactions are conducted. This is because of new technology referred to as blockchain, a digital ledger that works on a decentralized system. It's an appealing method of...