Real Estate Crowdfunding: Is It a Viable Option?
Real Estate Crowdfunding: Is It a Viable Option?

It’s almost every week now that someone asks me about my thoughts on crowdfunding, and how it relates to commercial real estate and the revitalization of communities.  Crowdfunding, for those that don’t know, is the practice of funding projects and ventures by raising monetary contributions from a large group of people, for smaller amounts than typically syndicators accept.  This is typically done via the internet, but more and more crowdfunding companies are relying on a group of investors that they have already vetted.

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Questions Clients Should Ask Before Working with an Agent
Questions Clients Should Ask Before Working with an Agent

Having an initial interview with the agent where the client is able to “interview” the prospective agent is the best way to see if they are fit for the job. This is analogous to an employer interviewing a potential candidate for the job. The client must ask the right questions in order to develop an understanding that the agent will indeed be providing the highest levels of knowledge and service. Some example questions for the client to ask include:

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5 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing for a Real Estate Agent Position
5 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing for a Real Estate Agent Position

Real estate brokerages see their agents in one of two ways, either as a profit center or as a client who they can help to succeed. Many of the large brokerages and a few smaller companies perceive the associate agent as a money machine, with the attitude of “How can I get the most out of the agent?” This differs from those companies that instead seek to support the associate agent, showing an attitude of reciprocity. They will help the agent in order to succeed and achieve higher goals, thereby increasing everyone’s income.

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The 5 Most Expensive CRE Properties in LA County - Jan 2015
The 5 Most Expensive CRE Properties in LA County - Jan 2015

Do you have millions of dollars saved up? Are you looking to invest in commercial real estate properties currently for sale in LA County? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you might want to consider the following list of properties. This list was compiled from information provided by CoStar, and includes buildings in office, hospitality & industrial categories listed for sale in January 2015. Information is current as of January 30, 2015.

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