5 Key Steps to Purchasing a Commercial Building Using SBA Financing

Purchasing an office or industrial building is a major step for a growing business. While every transaction is unique, most follow a similar process. Working with an experienced real estate professional is key for guidance through the complex process and to a successful close of escrow. 1. Pre-EscrowSecure financing and negotiate the purchase contract. 2.…

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Demographic Shifts Affecting Real Estate

A major factor that is affecting the real estate market are the demographic shifts that are expected.  Arizona is expected to see continued growth and development in the next several years. Listed below are some demographic trends that are expected to affect the commercial real estate market in Scottsdale:  Mixed Use properties are gaining popularity combining…

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7 PROS & CONS OF AI AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET

AI (Artificial Intelligence)  is a technology that can enable computers, sensors, robots, geo-locators, etc  to perform tasks to simulate human intelligence and problem solving.  With AI’s help, commercial real estate agents can take advantage of this technology, however there are some negatives. Listed below are 7 Pros and Cons: PROS: CONS: Although AI is new…

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Summer Golf in Arizona (4 Top Courses)

Scottsdale is a great location to start a new business. Some recent reports predict that the Scottsdale Airpark will be home to more than 4,000 businesses employing as many as 80,000 employees by the year 2030! Scottsdale is also known for its amazing golf courses. During the summer months (June through August), some of the most popular…

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6 Things to Consider in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

High Interest Rates

Now that interest rates are on the rise and inflation is at 40-year highs, there are many concerns in the commercial real estate industry. The Feds are raising interest rates in an effort to curtail inflation –  but this quick reaction is causing worry among investors. The Feds indicate that Interest rates are expected to…

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