Do you hear that knocking? Is it an Opportunity…Zone? Opportunity Zones are plentiful in the United States. They don’t have anything to do with zoning permits, though you’ll still need them if you plan to develop. When it comes to CRE investing, Opportunity Zones feature unique benefits that can deliver exceptional returns. Opportunity Zones exist in practically every state, ...
For small commercial businesses, business owners usually have a number of lending options, including ones that are backed by the federal government. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of different loans through private lenders such as banks. The most common types of SBA loans are SBA 7(a) loans and SBA 504 loans. In Florida, borrowers have hundreds ...
Zoning Permits are two words that can strike fear into CRE investors and make developers cringe. Although they’re usually viewed as a pain because of all the red tape that accompanies them, establishing good relationships with municipalities will help make the process easier. . Zoning can be especially frustrating if you’re looking to buy land or develop your own land ...
People’s approaches towards how they want to live and work have shifted as the world embraces hybrid work. Live-Work-Play developments, where tenants have access to multiple work and entertainment facilities within their residences, are a rising trend. Even though more people are working from home, there’s more interest in workspaces that don’t require commuting. Developers are starting to take note ...
Let’s face it: When it comes to luxury condo amenities, a basement office space and tiny gym no longer cuts it. Developers know they must go above and beyond to get buyers to sign the dotted line. Luxury amenities like juice bars, saunas and rock climbing are becoming more popular, specifically in the area that focuses on fitness. Image ...
Joseph Landsberg is the Director of Capital Advisory at Franklin Street, a commercial real estate, insurance, leasing and management firm in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Originally from London, he has been working in CRE since 2015. He worked for Europe’s largest residential real estate firm, Foxtons, working on the broker side. He joined CBRE, serving as Vice President for the Boca ...
The pandemic has changed the way people work and live, and commercial real estate is adapting to meet these new needs. As a coworking, residential and wellness building, URBIN is a new community designed to meet the ever-changing needs of professionals in a post-pandemic world. URBIN is a project backed by the Miami-based developer, Location Ventures, and will launch two ...
When we think of a sparkling skyline, what is there beyond Manhattan? Next up: Miami. The ‘New York of the South’ has over 20 condo developments in the works, at the moment, as Miami is now seeing the biggest high-rise construction boom in history. Several 500-foot towers are under construction, including the region’s first supertall, the Waldorf Astoria Residences, which ...
Tere Blanca is a legend in Florida. She has been in commercial real estate for over 35 years and is the founder of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Since Microsoft and Blackstone set up their headquarters in Florida, her company has been at the heart of an unprecedented office boom. Since founding her own firm in 2009, she has worked ...
If anyone knows their way around commercial real estate in Miami, it’s RelatedISG’s Tomas Sulichin. The Florida-based realtor handles all things CRE in Miami Dade County (Miami), in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Coral Springs, among others). With over a decade of experience as a broker, he helped launch RelatedISG’s CRE division just over a year ago, right around ...
Lev is using technology to transform the CRE financing process.
Lev is using technology to transform the CRE financing process.