The Art of Negotiating in Commercial Real Estate Deals
Negotiation is a cornerstone of successful commercial real estate transactions. Whether you're a buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant, the ability to negotiate effectively can make the difference between a favorable deal and missed...
Office vs. Industrial Properties: Key Differences and Investment Considerations
The world of commercial real estate offers a diverse range of investment opportunities, with office and industrial properties standing out as two prominent options. Each property type comes with its own set of characteristics,...
The Importance of Tenant Relationships and Retention in Commercial Real Estate: Nurturing Long-Term Success for SMARTCAP Investors
In the dynamic landscape of commercial real estate, tenant relationships and retention hold paramount importance for investors seeking stable and sustainable returns. As investors in SMARTCAP industrial and office properties,...
"Location, Location, Location: Why Choosing the Right Spot is Vital for Success in Commercial Real Estate"
Location, they say, is everything in real estate. This age-old adage holds particularly true for commercial real estate investments. In the world of business, where success is often determined by strategic decisions, choosing the...
"Protecting Your Investments: The Importance of Due Diligence on Investment Sponsors"
When considering an investment opportunity, potential investors need to perform due diligence on the sponsor to ensure they are investing with a credible and trustworthy partner. Due diligence is the process of investigating and...
SMARTCAP RESEARCH – JULY 2023 NEWSLETTER
Logistics Startup Sets Sights on Bellevue Flexport, a logistics startup, is expanding in Bellevue, Washington, and taking over three floors in the Skyline Tower. The company recently leased over 55,000 square feet of office space...
SMARTCAP RESEARCH – May 2023 NEWSLETTER
Oregon Tech Firm Relocates Headquarters to Downtown Bellevue, Embracing Urban Hub Oregon tech firm Q5id has announced that, after moving around the Portland suburbs for years, they will be splitting their headquarters between...
SMARTCAP RESEARCH – April 2023 NEWSLETTER
New Industrial Land-Use Policy Proposed by Seattle Mayor Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed zoning changes which would update the city's industrial land-use policy. Mayor Harrell shared that Seattle's future requires...
SMARTCAP RESEARCH – March 2023 NEWSLETTER
Space Station Startup Gravitics Gets a Stellar New Workspace Leo Tolstoy said "Spring is the time for plans and projects" and while we're just getting into spring, the sun is shining in Marysville and plans and projects are...
SMARTCAP RESEARCH – February 2023 NEWSLETTER
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center to Fuel Frederickson's Industrial Expansion Frederickson, known for being the South end's industrial hub, isn't slowing down in 2023! Construction is now underway on the second phase of the...