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4 Reasons to Shop Local This Holiday Season

November 18, 2020

The holiday season is around the corner. It’s time for good cheer, hot chocolate, twinkling lights, family and giving the perfect gift. Your holiday shopping

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Shopping Safety & Expectations for the Future of Retail

October 28, 2020

Retail shopping expectations are shifting as consumer habits change. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and general worry across the country have created a “new normal.” According to

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Can Rent Concessions Help You During COVID-19?

September 15, 2020

What is a concession in a lease agreement? Good question. One-time rent concessions are usually offered to attract new commercial tenants or entice current tenants

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What Is Rent Abatement?

August 14, 2020

Searching for rent relief or considering rent deferral? If your company or small business needs rent relief now or will in the coming months, it’s

Stephen Critchfield Talks The State of Commercial Real Estate During Covid

July 20, 2020

Stephen Critchfield of Commercial One Brokers gives his insight on local commercial real estate trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about Stephen’s background, his

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How Tenants & Landlords Can Try to Navigate COVID-19

July 16, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, numerous businesses have shut their doors for good. Yelp’s Local Economic Impact Report from June 25, 2020, states that there

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6 Steps for a Successful Office Relocation

July 8, 2020

Your business has outgrown its current office space, or you want something smaller. It’s time to move. Whether you’re cutting back, rolling out new services,

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Extending One-Year Leases: What Are My Options?

June 1, 2020

A one-year lease could be an option for your startup. You’ll have the flexibility to scale the business up or down depending on its success.

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Why Can’t I Get A Good Deal on A Vacant Space?

May 5, 2020

Vacant storefronts and offices can be found in many communities. The restaurant down the street has never received a new tenant. The retail storefront around

Commercial Lease Agreements 101

March 24, 2020

With great property comes great responsibility. Commercial lease agreements spell out the responsibilities of both the tenant and landlord. Whether your lease agreement is one