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Making a Difference
As a local real estate advisor and a parent of two young children, I enthusiastically support our public school system and the hard working teachers who are responsible for educating the next generation. That is why I am pledging $2,500 to the Cabarrus County Education Foundation. But, with your help, I can do more. Now through…
Read MoreFive Ways to Increase the Value of Your Commercial Real Estate Property
If you are thinking about purchasing commercial real estate, it’s important to know that there are things that you can do to enhance and increase the value of your investment. As such, when you search for a commercial property, look at the property’s potential in addition to its historical data. Because the value of commercial…
Read More7 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Here are some reasons why you should consider hiring a commercial property agent to help secure property: 1. Expertise. Good commercial property brokers scour the market on a daily basis. They know the owner of many of the properties in the area and know how willing which landlords are to negotiate and which ones are difficult. 2. Cost of…
Read More3 Myths About Commercial Real Estate
The world is filled with numerous myths such as taking seven years to digest swallowed gum, we only use 10% of our brain, and of course we can’t forget Big Foot and the Loch Ness monster. These examples are pretty far-fetched, but myths in commercial real estate can be much more difficult to decipher. Here…
Read MoreWhat Is Commercial Real Estate (CRE)?
The following are examples of Commercial Real Estate: Office buildings Industrial/warehouses Multi-Family apartment buildings Shopping malls and retail centers Investment Commercial Real Estate, including land, brings or has the potential to bring income. From a business point of view, commercial real estate is any offering of office, retail, industrial, medical, hospitality, and other commercial space…
Read MoreCCEF Awards 21K in Mini-Grants to Cabarrus County Teachers
Doug Donia Becomes the First Valedictoian Level Sponsor of the Cabarrus County Education Foundation Last night, the Cabarrus County Education Foundation funded 56 classroom grant projects submitted by Cabarrus County School teachers for the 2015-16 school year! Over 100 people attended the event held at the Cabarrus County School Education Center. “It was a fun…
Read MoreSupporting Teachers and Students in Cabarrus County
Recently, my business became a supporter of the Cabarrus County Education Foundation, an organization that supports teachers and students in Cabarrus County Schools. I have decided to become a regular contributor to this organization, donating a portion of every one of my real estate transactions to support teachers and students through the CCEF. Recent Grant…
Read More3 Things to Know When Hiring a Commercial Real Estate Agent
Do you own a commercial property, but are unsure about how to start the process of selling or leasing it? Are you uncertain about how to decide which commercial real estate agent to choose? It is important to hire an advisor to represent you through the process and these three tips will help you make…
Read MoreThree Hidden Ways to Boost Profitability of Investment Properties
There are many ways to improve the value of commercial properties, but some methods are better-known than others. If you’ve already implemented my more standard approaches to increasing property value and are looking to try some additional tactics, check out these lesser-known methods and start increasing the profitability of your investment today. Improve the curb appeal of your…
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate Is All About Building Relationships
Every commercial real estate transaction is different, but I use the same philosophy every time, which is that the transaction is actually just the beginning of my relationship with this client. Once a property is purchased or a lease signed, I continue to be both interested and aware of that company’s growth and next steps.…
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