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Looking lively: The life science real estate market perks up
EPA offers new tool for tracking water usage
How a cost segregation study can save you money -- When it comes to commercial buildings, not all depreciation is created equal.
Credit crunch squeezes commercial real estate market Adjusting to the new financing realities
Ask the Advisor -- Should I consider apartment properties? |
The life science real estate market has come to life over the past several years. Sales of life-science-related facilities climbed to $5.1 billion in 2006, according to Real Capital Analytics. And life science properties also are enjoying low vacancy rates and premium rental returns. This article gives you some real-life information and statistics so you can evaluate whether adding life science facilities to your investment mix is a smart decision.
Commercial buildings use close to 20% of the drinking water in the United States, and it's the building owners who foot the bill for all those gallons of water. Moreover, they pay the energy bills to heat it and pump it. This brief article discusses a new system being offered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows owners to track water usage and the subsequent bills in order to increase conservation and save money.
Most buildings are depreciated over a period of either 27.5 or 39 years. A cost segregation study, which breaks down the components of a building into shorter-term depreciation categories, can help you shorten that depreciation period. This article explains how the study is conducted and dispels some common myths about the process.
After enjoying the lowest rates in 40 years, commercial borrowers are facing more stringent underwriting requirements and the near extinction of interest-only deals. This article explores the reasons why this otherwise healthy sector has fallen prey to the same fate as the home mortgage market. It also offers tips on how to redirect some of your real estate investment efforts. A helpful sidebar provides five things you need to know in order to survive today's tighter credit market.
This question may be ringing in your ears, as it certainly must be for other real estate investors, who are sweating out the dire market conditions in the single-family housing realm. This article explains why investing in apartment buildings may be a sound decision for many investors. For example, the demand for apartments is on the rise as the immigrant and 20- to 24-year-old populations are increasing and more stringent credit requirements are keeping renters from purchasing single-family homes.