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• Options in a Commercial Real Estate Lease February 21, 2020
  Image Attribution: www.lcbh.orgBy definition - an option is a right contained within a commercial lease which allows you to do something as the occupant. Generally, an option enables you to extend the term of your lease, cancel your lease, or purchase the building. Simple! Oh, I wish that were the case. In practice - option […]
• Poverty, Homelessness, and Commercial Real Estate February 14, 2020
  Image Attribution: www.clipart-library.comWell. This is a tough column for me to write! But one that’s direly needed as the wealth disparity of our county has widened drastically since Orange County became our home in 1988.The Southern California News Group in conjunction with the SoCal Policy Forum hosted a panel discussion last evening to bring awareness […]
• Events, Events, and More Events February 7, 2020
  Image Attribution: www.clipart-library.comWith a fresh year ahead, many organizations host events in January and February to educate their members and the public on the year behind and trends in front. I was privileged to attend three such gatherings recently - the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the city of Corona Economic Development, and a […]
• How to Approach a Lease Renewal - 6 Suggestions January 31, 2020
  Image Attribution: www.clipart-library.comOne thing that differentiates commercial real estate professionsls from our residential counterparts is leasing. Sure, residential agents can lease houses but most focus upon the higher fees associated with home sales. After all, we are paid a fee on the consideration of a deal - a fancy description of the total dollar amount […]
• Success in Marriage and Commercial Real Estate - 8 Ways January 24, 2020
  Image Attribution: www.clipart.email.comMy beautiful, and forever youthful bride and I celebrated our fortieth anniversary recently. 40 years! Right? I realize that many of you reading this column aren't 40 years old. In fact our oldest turned 36 a couple of weeks ago. AMAZING! As I reflected on our lives together, it dawned on me that […]