The income approach to valuing rental property is a simple calculation that helps property owners determine how valuable property might be now or may become in the future. The approach deals specifically with a figure known as the capitalization rate. The...
Large commercial real estate sale could lead to development
A Colorado company is reportedly selling a large parcel of land with buildings to a real estate company based in another state. The real estate company operates by buying and then developing large parcels of commercial property, and it intends to create a retail...
Understand zoning before ever making a purchase
Are you looking into commercial real estate in Fort Collins, Colorado? Whether this is the first time you've purchased this type of land or the 100th time, it's always important to check the most recent zoning regulations. Be sure that you know how the zoning works in...
What is the difference between commercial and industrial zoning?
Whether you are buying, selling or participating in some other transaction involving a piece of real estate, the zoning is important. This is especially true for commercial real estate properties, where the land can only be used for certain purposes. While the average...
Denver commercial real estate on the rise in improving economy
In Colorado and across the country, it's a great sign when you see your local economy picking back up. With the past few years being difficult due to a recession in the United States, the good news is that many states are on the mend, and businesses are again starting...
The complexities of commercial property issues
If you're renting commercial property in Colorado, you could potentially be in a very complex situation if a dispute arises. On one hand, you don't own the property, so the owner has specific rights that must be respected. On the other, you are paying to rent the...
Commercial foreclosure filings drop 75 percent in Colorado
As someone interested in purchasing or selling commercial real estate in Colorado, it's important to know what the economy is like. In most of the United States, the economy has been going through the recovery process, so people have been able to hold on to their...
What should I consider before buying commercial real estate?
Anyone who has dreamed of starting a brick and mortar business in Fort Collins, Colorado, has had to make tough financial decisions, like whether to buy or lease property. Unless your business deals with real estate or real estate law, it's likely you aren't sure what...
You have rights as a contractor in Colorado
When you are planning a construction project in Colorado, your financial investment is one that you will be watching very closely. When it comes to construction, you don't want defects, missed deadlines or other problems to waste your money and time. Fortunately,...
Construction defect change could impact commercial real estate
A business law in Colorado that gives homeowners' associations an unfair legal advantage is currently being reconsidered by state leaders and legislators. Current legal provisions were designed to protect condominium buyers from defects in the homes they purchased....