Commercial Real Estate

There's some truth to the old adage "hope springs eternal." In most regions of the country, this is associated with the changing of winter to spring and the optimism that comes with it. Even though it is spring time for most of the year in our region, the optimism for...

Last week, a social media post regarding a commercial real estate lease has gone viral. Yes, you read that correctly, a social media post regarding a commercial real estate lease went viral (over 1,800 comments and 2.5 million views). I never thought I'd see that day....

To the untrained eye, a commercial real estate transaction should seem simple. A business sees an ideal location, finds out how much it would cost to run their operations from the location, negotiates a price with the owner, and the transaction concludes.While this...

 In a prior post, we noted how foreign real estate investment was likely to increase in 2016 because market for commercial properties was such that opportunities would be difficult to pass up. This, combined with Congress relaxing tax requirements for foreign...

The AIR Standard Form leases for commercial leasing are common. While there are advantages to using the lease for both parties, there are also risk that the parties should be prepared to address. This multi-series blog will focus on areas of the AIR Form lease of...

Last week's decision by the National Football League to allow the Rams franchise to relocate from St. Louis to Los Angeles was a landmark decision not only in fan loyalty but in terms of commercial real estate potential values.It has been more than two decades since a...

As many San Diego County residents already know, the Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos has been a mainstay for many years. Since it was built in the 1970s, the location has always been a go-to location for residents in and around San Marcos, Carlsbad, Vista,...

Commercial real estate investment is expected to increase in 2016.  In a prior post, we highlighted Congress' latest move to relax tax burdens on foreign investors who purchase property in U.S. markets. The move is partly based on the notion of encouraging...

Demand for commercial real estate in California is arguably more active now than at anytime since the economic downturn. Prices for commercial properties have been robust as the economy has steadily improved. And with a recent move by Congress, the coming New Year is...

Commercial Real Estate development and the landowners took a serious "hit" when the voters in Malibu voted to curtail commercial development.  Anyone who has been to or lives in the city of Malibu may agree that the city is "a unique oasis in the midst of urban and...