The tenant improvement allowance is an important part of any commercial lease negotiation. This allowance given the landlord enables the new tenant spend money to build out the space so it better fits its specific needs. This along with the length of the lease are...
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5 tips for preparing a property sale
We like to post helpful real estate tips lists every once in a while. Our last one focused more on low-impact home improvements, but this list involves the so-called “staging” of a home. As is always the case, the idea is to prepare a home and make it...
Why a clean or clear title is so important
Real estate transactions involve the most valuable asset for many of us – our homes – but it can also be an investment property. Either way, part of that transaction process involves transferring the title from one party to another. It is crucial that...
Are Opportunity Zone deals worth the risk?
Different initiatives have been designed by the federal government to incentivize private investment in low-income communities. Today, it is Opportunity Zones that are located in a few areas here in Austin, but an estimated 57 percent across the country would qualify....
What we can learn from Google’s approach to real estate
Amazon has made a lot of news in recent months about opening a new campus. It eventually picked both Arlington, Virginia as well as the Queens’ neighborhood of Long Island City in New York City, which will a large new campus for 25,000 employees. Google, on the...
FTC halts massive real estate scam
Real estate investments or vacation properties hold a certain appeal. Some investors like the fact that they actually own something tangible as opposed to playing the stock market. Others hear stories of major paydays for those who bought early and then cashed out....
Determining the right amount to pay for housing
The cost of housing is an ongoing hot-button topic for residents here in the Austin metro area. The general complaint is that the city’s growth is pushing rental and real estate prices through the roof. Crunching the numbers The key to determining a housing...
Common questions asked by residential tenants
It is a fact that landlords are emboldened to raise the rent in tight markets, so tenants may feel like they are getting pushed out the door of their home. Some landlords may also eschew general maintenance to help the process. However, tenants do have rights here in...
New study on gentrification in Austin neighborhoods released
There are two sides to the gentrification issue. Many homeowners love it because they buy a property and the value goes up as new services come in, neighboring properties are better maintained and the neighborhood becomes safer. The flip side is that residents who may...
Lake residents sue DNR
White Bear Lake sits on the eastern side of the Twin Cities, which is the largest metro area in Minnesota. The lake has been a destination for boating, fishing, swimming and other water sports as well as providing a view for many lakeside homes and restaurants....