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“Should I Buy a Data Center?”: A 1st-Time Investor’s Guide
Understand the ins and outs of buying a data center, and get to know the market dynamics and your varied financing options.
Top 10 Commercial Property Management Companies of 2024
Bigger isn't always better, and our rankings balance size with growth to provide you the definitive list of 2024's top commercial property managers.
Where Retail’s Headed in 2024
Unpack the misplaced apprehension around retail properties, and learn how they can be strong performers in your commercial real estate portfolio.
How to Sell a Commercial Property in December 2025
Thinking about selling your commercial real estate? Read our comprehensive guide to ensure you’re prepared and have realistic expectations.
Selecting a Market for Your Self-Storage Investment
Explore self storage market analysis best practices with our comprehensive guide, designed to help investors make well-informed decisions in the dynamic self storage sector.
New York’s Industrial Properties: Reviewing H1 2023
A look at AEBOV's recent market report on New York’s outer boroughs highlights changes in buyer profiles and what property features are impacting pricing the most.
The Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Property Financing in 2025
Understand how lenders will view your property or project, and learn how to find the best possible financing terms.
How to Find Good Office Investments, Even Today
While the sector as a whole may take more than a decade to recover, there are excellent opportunities out there if you know where to look.
The Role of Regional Banks in Commercial Real Estate Financing
Given the intense scrutiny some regional banks have fallen under, let's examine their role in providing commercial property loans.
Resilient Retail: Unpacking a Positive 2023 Outlook
Learn how retail's resilience has kept the asset type moving forward — especially for one niche type of shopping center.
Top 4 Refinancing Loans for Industrial Real Estate in 2023
Our top four options for industrial property refinancing include SBA 504 and life company loans, but there are important caveats to understand for each.
How to Set Rent Rates for Your Commercial Property in 2023
Setting your commercial property's listing rates based on several key data points ensures your space is competitive and you earn a healthy return.
Self-Storage Refinance: Your 2025 Guide
Looking to refinance your self-storage property? Read our comprehensive guide to securing the best loan.
Top 10 Commercial Property Management Companies of 2023
Find out who earned the top spot in this year's commercial real estate management company rankings.
The Top 10 Markets to Buy Industrial Real Estate in 2023
Find out which places are this year's best industrial markets. Most are in the eastern half of the U.S., but one California market stands out.
5 Proven Tips for Your Next Value Add Investment
Doing most, if not all, of these is essential to make your next commercial real estate value-add investment succeed.
Office-to-Lab Conversions Pick Up, Despite Costs
Strong rent growth amid soaring demand is bringing investors large and small into the life science sector.
Class A, B, and C Office Buildings in Commercial Real Estate
Explore the different office asset classes and how properties are classified into each category.
ARV: After-Repair Value in Commercial Real Estate
An after-repair value of a property is simply the property's market value after any repairs, renovations, or improvements have taken place.
1031 Exchanges in Commercial Real Estate
A 1031 exchange allows a commercial property seller to defer taxes from the sale of a property if they acquire another, similar property within 180 days.
What Is a Capital Stack?
Understanding the capital stack is critical for commercial real estate investors to evaluate potential risk and return on investment.
Demolition Costs in Commercial Real Estate
Right now, commercial demolition costs between $4 to $8 per square foot, with the average per-building demolition cost in the U.S. currently sitting at $30,500.
Shadow Space in Commercial Real Estate
In commercial real estate, shadow space is any space that is being leased, but that a tenant is not currently utilizing. In many cases, it is a result of company downsizing, but in other cases, a tenant may hold shadow space to prepare for future growth.
Adaptive Reuse in Commercial Real Estate
In commercial real estate, adaptive reuse occurs when an older building is adapted for a different use than it was originally designed for.
Understanding Personal Guarantees on Commercial Mortgages
A personal guarantee pledges the private assets of an individual borrower to secure a commercial mortgage.
Refinancing Commercial Real Estate Loans
Refinancing is a key part of your commercial property investment strategy, particularly when interest rates are fluctuating or if you have a partially amortizing loan.