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Belvoir keeps you informed on commercial real estate brokerage and industry news through blog posts and links to updates with our company. Stay up to date with the latest information so you can keep going places.

Return to the Office Statistics
Return to Office Statistics In the past five years, the rise of remote work has changed how companies use office space. The structural changes affecting the commercial real estate sector include increases in flexible and co-working spaces and shorter office leases. In 2023, many major companies, including Disney, JP Morgan, Salesforce, Google, and Starbucks, are pushing employees to return to the office at least a few days a week. This has resulted in offices being more than 50% filled for the first time since the start of the pandemic....

Q1 2023 Commercial Real Estate Investment Trends
Commercial real estate thrived in 2021 and early 2022, followed by a choppy end to the year with lower transaction volume. What can Texas investors expect for 2023? According to Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist and head of research, a moderate recession may bring some declines in asset and investing volume and leasing activity. However, since most areas of the economy are more robust than in past downturns, such as the GFC in 2007-2008, well-capitalized investors may be positioned to find investment opportunities with upside....

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Commercial Real Estate
You should have a set of queries ready when shopping for commercial real estate. That's because there is no right or wrong question when it comes to spending this much money on a property. We have put together a list of the top 10 questions to ask before buying commercial real estate. 1. What is the current and anticipated market demand for this property? By understanding current and anticipated market demand, you can get an idea of how the property might perform financially in the future. 2. How much will it cost to maintain the property?...

Real Estate Investor Tax Deductions
As a real estate investor, it's important to be aware of the many tax deductions that are available to you. Taking advantage of these deductions can significantly reduce your tax bill so you can keep more of your hard-earned money. Best Tax Deductions For Real Estate Investors The best tax deductions for real estate investors are those that can save you the most money. These deductions include: mortgage interest property taxes depreciation operating expenses interest on loans used to purchase an investment property travel expenses related to...

What Are The Different Types of Commercial Industrial Properties in Real Estate?
You may be familiar with commercial real estate in the traditional sense like malls and storefronts. But, industrial properties are also contained under the umbrella of commercial real estate. In this article, we will go over the different types of commercial industrial properties. These options will help you explore the various opportunities that exist in the world of commercial real estate. What is an Industrial Property? According to Law Insider, the definition of industrial property is a “property used for construction, repair, trade or...

Active vs Passive Real Estate Investing: 5 Factors to Consider
As the real estate market starts to even out after the pandemic, you might be considering whether or not now is the time to enter the commercial real estate market. Or perhaps change how you are currently investing. In this article, we will go over five factors you should consider when deciding between active vs. passive real estate investment and how these investment styles can result in different outcomes. What is Passive Real Estate Investing? Passive real estate investment is as the name suggests, a passive approach to investing in...

What are the Benefits of Investing in Commercial Real Estate?
The market uncertainty in the year 2022 has left a lot of people rethinking their investment strategies. Between numerous COVID-19 variants, unprecedented inflation, and soaring gas prices, on its face, the market looks frightening. You may also be comparing the commercial real estate market to the residential market, which is bogged down by low inventory, bidding wars, and quick turnaround times. Though it is easy to assume that the commercial real estate market is enduring the same woes, it’s quite the opposite. Commercial real estate is...

What to Know Before Buying Commercial Property
When it comes to buying commercial real estate, each real estate investor has developed their own set of criteria. However, regardless of your situation, there are certain factors you should keep in mind throughout the process. Here are our top key factors to consider before buying commercial property. Best Way to Buy Commercial Property Think About the Future of Your Business Unlike residential real estate, commercial properties require you to consider future growth possibilities. This involves your potential borrowing requirements...

Real Estate Asset Management
The practice of increasing the value and return on investment of real estate assets is known as real estate asset management. But, exactly, how does one go about doing that? Commercial Real Estate Management: Many commercial property investors seek to create a constant source of income. Rental payments from commercial tenants are usually the cash flow. The asset manager assists the investor in increasing his or her property's cash flow by finding places to cut expenses or develop more lucrative rental agreements. High Consistent Revenue...

Commercial Real Estate Trends
Having the right understanding at the right time matters. Trends in the commercial real estate industry are always changing. It’s important not only for brokers but also for their clients that they stay on top of these changes. Having an understanding of what is trending in commercial real estate and staying up to date is vital. Especially for anyone invested in CRE. The pandemic caused a lot of changes in the commercial real estate market. Some of these changes will continue into 2023, while others may start to reverse. Here are a few...