Multi-Family Housing Makes Dollars

Residential rental income streams can and generally do keep pace with inflation. Read More

Energy Management in Commercial Buildings – Choosing The Right Program

In September 2009, REALpac, in collaboration with the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)... Read More

Why are commercial real estate owners reticent to reduce their energy bills?

In a 200,000-sq.-ft. office building that pays $2 per sq. ft. in energy, a 10% reduction in
energy cost translates into $40,000 in additional net operating income. At an 8.0 percent
cap. rate, new-found NOI translates into $500,000 in increased asset value. Read More

Commercial Lease Documentation – Tips for Landlords and Tenants

A Landlord should require that the Tenant send the Landlord the Tenant’s original insurance forms and endorsements, but if the Landlord must accept copies of insurance certificates, the Landlord should absolutely insist that the certificates be certified by the Insurer,... Read More