It was only a year ago everyone was in a rush to buy a commercial property to operate their growing businesses out of. Now, a lot of us are wondering how we can free up some cash to keep our businesses afloat through this downturn. If you're in the group looking how to free up some cash, perhaps you may want to consider a sale-leaseback arrangement. The first question to ask yourself is, do you own the real estate you operate your business out of? If you do not, then a sale-leaseback is, unfo ... Full Article...

When working with commercial leases, most sophisticated landlords have "Standard" lease agreements. If you're new to leasing, it sounds kind of intimidating, doesn't it? Sort of like there is some unknown organization somewhere that produces "Standard" lease agreements and everybody signs them without question because they are "Standard". That word standard sure packs a lot of punch, yet usually it is nothing more than fluff. Truth be told, there is no such thing as a standard lease agreement. ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "5.68 acres for lease in North Nisku. $2500/acre/month or 0.69/sq.ft./annum. Lessor will consider leasing smaller portions if you need less than 5 acre..."

Christmas is one of my favourite times of year, when we can forget the cares of the world for a short time and just enjoy family, friends, and to be thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. The world of commercial real estate can be a trying one at times for all involved, especially the last year in the Edmonton area. But at the end of it all, all that really matters is family and health. I thoroughly enjoy my work, but it will never replace the joys of family and friends. I wish everyone a j ... Full Article...

With the recent episode of great growth in real estate values in Edmonton (North America for that matter) a lot, and I mean a lot, of Real Estate Investment firms have popped up out of the woodwork. How does one determine which ones are a good investment, and which aren’t? Well, at the outset, I should say I don’t know. If I knew that, I wouldn’t tell the world, I would just invest all my money quietly in those firms. So, I don’t know the future, but I can provide some s ... Full Article...