Archive for May, 2009
Multifamily Properties: Strategies for Increasing Profits
Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment on May 26th, 2009
Everyone is well aware of the cyclical nature of commercial real estate, as well as the potential for significant profits to be gleaned by purchasing assets before they rise in price. In an article entitled “10 Strategies for Apartment Profits in 2009 and Beyond”, Patrick S. Simons offers specific suggestions on how to make money [...]
Going Green: What is “LEEDs?”
Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment, Commercial Real Estate Construction Info, Environmental Issues, LEEDS Compliance on May 18th, 2009
“An Overview of LEED Compliance”
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to designate buildings which are notable for stewardship of our resources and for sensitivity to the structure’s impacts. It is a voluntary program that measures how well a building or [...]
Is a SBA 7(a) Loan Still a Wise Choice?
Posted by CSH in -Small Business Loans, Commercial Financing Tips, Small Business Loan Q&A on May 4th, 2009
Last year’s commercial mortgage slowdown was reflected in the statistics for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which reported a year-over-year decline in approved loans of 29%. This surprisingly high reduction in loan volume was also noticeable in the 13% drop in the program’s combined loan value. In the current economy, should you consider [...]