Hello. It’s me. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to see my predictions for 2016. (Thank you Adele.)
Let’s call this prediction thing what it really is. Predictions are really observations of trends that are just beginning. Get ready to place your bets for 2016 based on new trends that are emerging in the market. Continue reading “2016. TIME TO PLACE YOUR BETS. By Jen Hudson”
This week I was down in Seattle looking at property for investors. I know we’ve all seen them: the cranes. The cranes downtown seem to keep working on more and more apartments, condos, and mixed use developments. Those cranes have been around so long, you may not even notice them anymore.
It looks like there is an endless supply of apartment units coming soon. Apartment construction in top markets across the country has surpassed a 24-year historical average.
With all these apartments, you might not notice that Continue reading “Where is the Market? Hiding in Plain Sight. By Jen Hudson”
In today’s slowly improving economy, retail success depends upon regularly updating the customer experience and a constant focus on managing occupancy costs. One way to accomplish both of these goals is to combine store remodeling campaigns with commercial lease restructuring efforts. With a partnership approach between tenant and landlord, these seemingly unrelated and potentially conflicting efforts can have a beneficial outcome for both parties by creatively aligning incentives. Continue reading “Retail Remodel: Partnerships & Success by Bridget Grams”
Here’s a great tidbit from the Washington Association of REALTORS® legal hotline regarding federal laws, tenants & foreclosures….
Question:
Are there state and/or federal laws affecting tenant occupancy of rental property after a foreclosure sale? Continue reading “Federal Laws, Tenant Occupancy & Foreclosures”
Property Management Q & A
Q: A tenant of mine was the victim of a “home invasion” break-in (it was a co-worker who was mad at him for some reason that broke in). He says he is breaking his lease (he is in the first month of a 12 month lease) and moving out. Does he have the legal right to break his lease? If not, what do I do now? Continue reading “Property Management Q & A”