Foreign investors have been bidding up the price of commercial real estate, especially in the large gateway cities of California. Los Angeles and San Francisco have been the scene of large influxes of foreign money for industrial properties, accounting for a large...
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Pop-up shops bring seasonal sales to malls
Indoor shopping malls in California and across the United States can experience tough times when retailers close. Even in bustling areas and popular districts, malls could have empty spaces that last for months as contracts with large retailers can take months to...
Changes made by the AIA to its forms
In the California construction industry, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise. It is important for stakeholders to be aware of changes that the American Institute of Architects has issued to the A201 general conditions document that is used in the industry for...
Second quarter summary paints picture of robust CRE market
Commercial real estate markets in California and around the country should continue to provide investors with solid and steady returns in the months ahead according to figures released by NAI Global. The New Jersey-based brokerage firm came to this conclusion after...
Real estate investing in the age of Trump
The election of United States President Donald Trump in 2016 has left California investors wondering about the future of commercial real estate. There were many reasons to be optimistic; after all, the Trump fortune was largely built on his real estate development...
CRE market strong during the first half of August
California residents who are involved in the commercial real estate market likely know that August is normally the slowest month of the year for transactions. This year has been different, however, and brokers across the nation have reported brisk business thus far...
2028 Olympics could be a boon for the Los Angeles CRE market
California residents may be aware that the International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles. This will mark the third time that the city has hosted the quadrennial games, and area real estate developers are...
CRE transactions down after Federal Reserve rate increases
Investors in California and around the country will likely know that the U.S. Federal Reserve increased interest rates on June 14 for the third time in the past several months. The nation's central bank says that the decision to raise rates was taken to stabilize the...
First quarter commercial property sales down by 18 percent
Commercial property investors and developers in California have generally fared well in recent years, and the markets in gateway cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have been particularly active. However, a six-year construction boom has created a glut of...
About restraint of trade
California business owners should be aware of the practice of restraint of trade, which includes any activity that stops another party from doing business as it would typically do in the absence of such restraint. Examples of illegal restraint of trade can include...
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