Archive for October, 2009

Commercial Tips 10-26-09

I had a cold this weekend (NOT the Swine Flu!) and the policy in our house is to go into “isolation” when one of us get sick. For a while it’s not so bad, but after a couple of days I definitely want to get out of the house! It’s too nice outside [...]

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Capitalism Needs Capital!

Here’s an interesting commentary on the state of Capitalism in America, specifically as it pertains to commercial real estate.  I have said often on the web site and in other writings that commercial real estate is a “capital intensive business.” That capital takes on two forms:  Equity and Debt.  Right now equity [...]

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Commercial Tips 10-22-09

OK, so here is a totally non-professional take on the Swine Flu based upon what I’ve read and conversations I’ve had with some health care providers. First, if you’re over 35, you are probably already carrying the antibodies. Second, if you’re over 7, it will just be a “flu” to you. If [...]

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Commercial Loan Workouts?

Well, now the government wants to get involved in commercial real estate loan modifcations.  Can bailouts be too far behind?  Let’s stop the bailout madness.  Write, call, fax, AND email your congressional representatives (both House and Senate) and tell them to STOP BLOWING OUR MONEY on these institutions. If they can’t manage their [...]

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Commercial Tips 10-6-09

Another weekend of great football has passed. There are still some undefeated teams out there in the NFL and it’s always fun to see which team will last the longest before suffering a loss. The air is getting “crisper” here in the Midwest and jackets are required, rather than optional as we head [...]

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