Navigating a commercial real estate CRE lease can feel overwhelming. Between understanding different lease types, calculating true occupancy costs, and negotiating terms that protect your…
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When it comes to outfitting your office space, one of the most consequential financial decisions you’ll make has nothing to do with aesthetics or brand—it’s…
Rentable vs. Usable Square Feet: What Tenants Really Pay for in a Lease
September 30, 2025When touring office space or reviewing a commercial lease, most tenants focus on the size of the suite they’re getting Square Feet — but here’s…
What Are Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges in Commercial Real Estate?
September 26, 2025When leasing office space, one line in your lease agreement can make a huge difference in your monthly budget: Common Area Maintenance charges, or CAM…
What Is a Gross Lease (Full-Service Lease) in Commercial Real Estate?
September 24, 2025Understanding Gross Lease in Commercial Real Estate When you’re exploring office space—whether you’re a tenant, landlord, broker, or investor—it’s critical to understand lease structures. One…
Tenant Improvement Allowances (TI): How to Maximize Your Negotiating Power
September 20, 2025When negotiating a commercial lease, one of the most important yet often overlooked items is the Tenant Improvement Allowance (commonly called TI or TIA). This…
What Is Cap Rate and How Do Investors Use It in Commercial Real Estate?
September 16, 2025If you’re investing in commercial real estate (CRE), one term you’ll hear often is “cap rate” — short for capitalization rate. This simple but powerful…
What Is a Shadow Vacancy? In commercial real estate, a shadow vacancy is office space that is technically leased—but sits idle or underutilized. Think dimly…
If your company is sitting on unused office space—or searching for flexible workspace without a long-term commitment—a sublease might be your answer. But before you…
