April 23, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
John Burns Real Estate Consulting provides a summary covering the state of the housing market on Fox Business. Investors: They won’t sell while home prices are going up. Entry-level buyers: 30% of buyers are entry-level which is a typical number, but you would think the percentage would be higher given the recovery and the number of homeowners […]
April 16, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
The San Francisco Peninsula commercial real estate market consists of the following cities: Brisbane, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno/Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont/San Carlos, Redwood Shores, Redwood City and Menlo Park. Colliers International just released first quarter 2013 statistics. San Francisco Peninsula Commercial Real Estate Office Update The San Francisco Peninsula […]
February 25, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
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February 15, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
CRE Sales Surge 22% In 2012 As Pricing Recovery Spreads To More Markets – CoStar Group. Aided By Improved Liquidity and Buoyed By Improving Conditions, Investors Move Into Other Property Types and Into More Markets Driven by Multifamily Gains. By Randyl Drummer February 13, 2013 Sales of U.S. commercial real estate reached nearly $64 billion in 2012, jumping […]
February 13, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
What is Cap Rate? The capitalization rate (aka cap rate) is defined as the first year “stabilized” net operating income (NOI) divided by the present value (or purchase price). What is the Advantage of Using Cap Rate to Analyze an Investment? The cap rate is a convenient and quick method to determine if the value […]
February 11, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
Have you ever wondered what type of commercial real estate leases are best for the landlord? What about the tenant? Below are the different types of leases for your consideration. TYPE DESCRIPTION TYPICAL USAGE Fixed – Full Service – Flat Lease Tenant pays a base rent only, all expenses, including the tenant use of utilities, […]
February 10, 2013    By: Tim Vi Tran,
Happy Chinese New Year, year of the Water Snake! Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese) Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) Chuc Mung Nam Moi (Vietnamese) Wishing you peace, success and prosperity in the Year of the Snake in 2013!