A devastating storm following on the heels of upheaval caused by a global pandemic wrapped in a shroud of recessionary fears, decades-high inflation, rising interest rates and nationwide uncertainty might be enough to cause anyone in the commercial real estate industry to reassess their life choice. However, with the... Read more

Trying to enter a mature, highly competitive industry while wad­ing through minimal income and maximum stress on your way towards your first deal.” When people ask me what it was like becoming a commer­cial real estate (CRE) agent, this is my answer. Breaking into CRE is no simple task... Read more

Disasters are an inevitable, un­avoidable truth. Emotions will be high as hurricane season ap­proaches. There will be fear and uncer­tainty. However, steps can be taken to manage disasters effectively. A big role in recovery is understanding that anxi­ety, trouble sleeping and other symp­toms are common responses before, during and... Read more

Step by step, a generational wave is emerging in the commercial real estate brokerage community. Over 50% of agents are now under 40 years old. Selling, leasing and representing commercial real estate (CRE) is recognized for high earnings potential; half of CRE professionals earn six figures annually. This often... Read more

There is an alarming trend in which residential builders, real estate agents and sellers enter into contracts for new construction using the “As Is” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase. Also known as the FAR-BAR Contract, the document is a valuable tool in most residential real estate transactions. However,... Read more

Hurricane Ian left its mark across Florida, in both hearts and minds, espe­cially among the residents of Southwest Florida who continue to rebuild. Going forward, our biggest lesson learned will be taking a step back to acknowledge successes, recognize missteps and deter­mine new protocols for future challenges we will... Read more

Mention the words “Bitcoin” or “crypto” at a dinner party and you’re likely to spark conversation. True hysteria around these tech­nologies set a financial bubble in motion that ballooned to a $3 trillion market cap in November 2021, only to crash back to earth in the first half of... Read more

There are many factors that can impact both the short-term and long-term value of your real estate investment. For example, in 2019, a client purchased a Taco Bell in Southwest Florida for $2.26 million. At the time, this particular submarket was experiencing incredible population migration. The purchaser acquired the... Read more

If you had asked me 45 days ago what I thought interest rates were doing, I would have said they would remain relatively flat like they have for the past few months, with a gradual increase. All bets are off since we saw an annual U.S. inflation rate of... Read more

Trying to look ahead after the past couple of years may give anyone a feeling of vertigo. From predicting the worst to record-setting growth, the Southwest Florida commer­cial real estate market has certainly not disappointed the thrill-seekers in the crowd. Thrills can be good – and were – but... Read more