http://blog.realup.com RealUp Blog 02 Sep 2010 13:22:53 -0400 en http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=183 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=183#comments 23 Aug 2010 06:03:51 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=183 Charley Harper of H & H Realty, LLC would like to present Lake Weiss, a great piece of land for sale with lots of potential located in Cedar Bluff, Alabama.

Lake Weiss is based outside of Rome, GA, and is located between Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN.

This land is spread over 82.8 acres with great frontage on the lake. This property would be perfect for personal use, but also has a strong potential for development.

This area is booming with resorts making this land the perfect opportunity to be a part of this rapidly growing community.

Although the total occupied housing stands at 62% and the population is 7,442, this leaves room for businesses to move in and grow, attracting more people to the area. This great investment opportunity is not to be missed, give Charley a call today!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/lakeweiss]]> Charley Harper of H & H Realty, LLC would like to present Lake Weiss, a great piece of land for sale with lots of potential located in Cedar Bluff, Alabama.

Lake Weiss is based outside of Rome, GA, and is located between Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN.

This land is spread over 82.8 acres with great frontage on the lake. This property would be perfect for personal use, but also has a strong potential for development.

This area is booming with resorts making this land the perfect opportunity to be a part of this rapidly growing community.

Although the total occupied housing stands at 62% and the population is 7,442, this leaves room for businesses to move in and grow, attracting more people to the area. This great investment opportunity is not to be missed, give Charley a call today!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/lakeweiss]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=183#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=183 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=182 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=182#comments 20 Aug 2010 06:38:35 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=182 While the banking industry is slowly moving towards recuperation, it is still apparent that there remains some hesitation towards loans from many different banks, both large and small. Bloomberg News is reporting that according to Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke, "it may take several years for lending to return to pre-crisis levels".

Consumers have become much more conscious of their spending, and coupled with what is reported as "tight credit" consumers are holding back spending even more. Although loan rates have decreased to initiate spending, the type of movement needed to speed up recovery hasn't happened yet.

Small businesses have taken a hit as well, with available credit remaining snug. This can have and has had a detrimental effect on the commercial real estate market, which relies on these small businesses to invest in properties for their business.

Some positive news comes from Hong Kong, where Market Watch reports that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will enter to the U.S. Commercial Real Estate market as a lender. Their belief that the market is becoming more stable will impel them to work with steady businesses and developers whom have a positive track record.

Little by little we can look to see the lending market pick up, but forecasts predict that it may take years for U.S. lending to get back to where it previously was.

For those seeking commercial real estate for their business or for investment, RealUp is here to provide free listings, free searching, and free sales comparables to assist you in all of your commercial real estate needs.]]> While the banking industry is slowly moving towards recuperation, it is still apparent that there remains some hesitation towards loans from many different banks, both large and small. Bloomberg News is reporting that according to Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke, "it may take several years for lending to return to pre-crisis levels".

Consumers have become much more conscious of their spending, and coupled with what is reported as "tight credit" consumers are holding back spending even more. Although loan rates have decreased to initiate spending, the type of movement needed to speed up recovery hasn't happened yet.

Small businesses have taken a hit as well, with available credit remaining snug. This can have and has had a detrimental effect on the commercial real estate market, which relies on these small businesses to invest in properties for their business.

Some positive news comes from Hong Kong, where Market Watch reports that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will enter to the U.S. Commercial Real Estate market as a lender. Their belief that the market is becoming more stable will impel them to work with steady businesses and developers whom have a positive track record.

Little by little we can look to see the lending market pick up, but forecasts predict that it may take years for U.S. lending to get back to where it previously was.

For those seeking commercial real estate for their business or for investment, RealUp is here to provide free listings, free searching, and free sales comparables to assist you in all of your commercial real estate needs.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=182#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=182 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=181 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=181#comments 13 Aug 2010 17:56:48 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=181 When hearing the term "auction" it's easy to think about the vintage paintings at Christie's Auction House. The process of buying goods or services, otherwise known as an auction, has now transitioned into the commercial real estate market and is becoming one of the most popular ways to move properties.

Both buyers and sellers can benefit from auctions. First off, there are convenient. Auctions are set at a specific date and time, and auctions can now be done online through a unique website set up for the listing. The close is done quickly, and participating in an online auction saves both time and money for all parties.

The prices of auctions are set at market value, which is generally lower and fairer than a traditional real estate transaction. Depending on the particular market, auctions should create a sense of urgency among buyers, ensuring that there is a good crowd to bid on the offered property.

Although auctions are picking up speed, there is still a huge market in the commercial real estate industry for them. The misconception of auctions is that they are for distressed properties only. However, today sellers are looking for different ways to move properties just as buyers are looking for better deals, and both are more open minded to the idea of auctions for properties of all kinds.

Keep an eye on RealUp's email blasts for more information on upcoming auctions, as well as auction companies.]]> When hearing the term "auction" it's easy to think about the vintage paintings at Christie's Auction House. The process of buying goods or services, otherwise known as an auction, has now transitioned into the commercial real estate market and is becoming one of the most popular ways to move properties.

Both buyers and sellers can benefit from auctions. First off, there are convenient. Auctions are set at a specific date and time, and auctions can now be done online through a unique website set up for the listing. The close is done quickly, and participating in an online auction saves both time and money for all parties.

The prices of auctions are set at market value, which is generally lower and fairer than a traditional real estate transaction. Depending on the particular market, auctions should create a sense of urgency among buyers, ensuring that there is a good crowd to bid on the offered property.

Although auctions are picking up speed, there is still a huge market in the commercial real estate industry for them. The misconception of auctions is that they are for distressed properties only. However, today sellers are looking for different ways to move properties just as buyers are looking for better deals, and both are more open minded to the idea of auctions for properties of all kinds.

Keep an eye on RealUp's email blasts for more information on upcoming auctions, as well as auction companies.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=181#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=181 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=180 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=180#comments 08 Aug 2010 08:08:08 -0400 Steve Brady, Sales Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=180 RealUp has officially launched its Exposure Option page with four great deals on advertising for your commercial property. All of the marketing options are at the most competitive prices in the commercial real estate market, and RealUp also boasts the best results in the industry.

The Maximum Exposure Package is the final installment on our option page, and combines all of our marketing & distribution options into one great package. Your property listing will be seen by hundreds of thousands of brokers, agents, owners, investors, and buyers. At 10% off this is an unbeatable value.

RealUp now reaches more commercial real estate professionals than ever, and has over 160,000 users and counting. RealUp has over 275,000 listings from the best names in real estate such as Coldwell Banker Commercial, Keller Williams Commercial, Century 21, and Grubb & Ellis to name a few.

RealUp will continue to make marketing your commercial property as easy and affordable as possible. For quotes on custom campaigns, please contact Steve Brady at steve@realup.com. We appreciate your business and are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. As always, thank you for using RealUp.com.]]> RealUp has officially launched its Exposure Option page with four great deals on advertising for your commercial property. All of the marketing options are at the most competitive prices in the commercial real estate market, and RealUp also boasts the best results in the industry.

The Maximum Exposure Package is the final installment on our option page, and combines all of our marketing & distribution options into one great package. Your property listing will be seen by hundreds of thousands of brokers, agents, owners, investors, and buyers. At 10% off this is an unbeatable value.

RealUp now reaches more commercial real estate professionals than ever, and has over 160,000 users and counting. RealUp has over 275,000 listings from the best names in real estate such as Coldwell Banker Commercial, Keller Williams Commercial, Century 21, and Grubb & Ellis to name a few.

RealUp will continue to make marketing your commercial property as easy and affordable as possible. For quotes on custom campaigns, please contact Steve Brady at steve@realup.com. We appreciate your business and are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. As always, thank you for using RealUp.com.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=180#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=180 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=179 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=179#comments 05 Aug 2010 03:35:48 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=179 Raleigh, NC (August 5, 2010) –- RealUp.com, a commercial property listing and information website, has recently created a sponsorship deal with nationally based CK&J Capital. This sponsorship will allow CK&J Capital to market their services to RealUp.com's growing company of users for finance and lending.

"We are pleased that CK&J Capital chose to market through RealUp," said Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp.com LLC. "CK&J Capital provides a valuable lending service which benefits commercial real estate owners and investors. We will work tremendously hard in bringing the best value and results to every part of their sponsorship".

The CK&J Capital sponsorship consists of custom email blasts, run of site banner ads, monthly blog posts, and exclusive lead generation. RealUp has the best opening rate for email blasts in the industry, and surpasses the competition in customer service, providing an effective and easily executed campaign for both properties and services.

"We have partnered with RealUp.com to reach and help those investors that are wisely acquiring income-producing properties," says Todd Kolb, Managing Director of CK&J Capital. "Today’s commercial market presents unique opportunities and it usually requires some sort of financing – oftentimes, investors have a tough time getting their deals funded through conventional means and we can fill this money gap with our private lending programs."

The custom tailored marketing campaign for CK&J Capital will promote their lending and investment opportunities to qualified candidates in the commercial real estate industry. This partnership will also educate RealUp users with insightful information about lending and investing in the commercial market.

About RealUp
RealUp.com, LLC is a commercial real estate website offering free property listings and recent sales comparables, and services the nationwide commercial market. RealUp is committed to providing commercial real estate professionals with up-to-date listings, information and advertising at the best value with guaranteed results.
www.RealUp.com

About CK&J Capital
CK&J Capital is a private commercial real estate lender whose primary objective is to meet our borrower's need for short-term bridge financing with efficiency, flexibility and professionalism. The firm provides commercial real estate financing for borrowers in unique and time-sensitive situations anywhere in the United States. CK&J is focused on providing timely, reliable, and customized solutions that are not accessible through traditional lenders. Backed by banks, hedge funds, and various other institutions and sources, CK&J Capital is ready to execute a loan at a moment's notice.
www.ckjcapital.com

###]]> Raleigh, NC (August 5, 2010) –- RealUp.com, a commercial property listing and information website, has recently created a sponsorship deal with nationally based CK&J Capital. This sponsorship will allow CK&J Capital to market their services to RealUp.com's growing company of users for finance and lending.

"We are pleased that CK&J Capital chose to market through RealUp," said Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp.com LLC. "CK&J Capital provides a valuable lending service which benefits commercial real estate owners and investors. We will work tremendously hard in bringing the best value and results to every part of their sponsorship".

The CK&J Capital sponsorship consists of custom email blasts, run of site banner ads, monthly blog posts, and exclusive lead generation. RealUp has the best opening rate for email blasts in the industry, and surpasses the competition in customer service, providing an effective and easily executed campaign for both properties and services.

"We have partnered with RealUp.com to reach and help those investors that are wisely acquiring income-producing properties," says Todd Kolb, Managing Director of CK&J Capital. "Today’s commercial market presents unique opportunities and it usually requires some sort of financing – oftentimes, investors have a tough time getting their deals funded through conventional means and we can fill this money gap with our private lending programs."

The custom tailored marketing campaign for CK&J Capital will promote their lending and investment opportunities to qualified candidates in the commercial real estate industry. This partnership will also educate RealUp users with insightful information about lending and investing in the commercial market.

About RealUp
RealUp.com, LLC is a commercial real estate website offering free property listings and recent sales comparables, and services the nationwide commercial market. RealUp is committed to providing commercial real estate professionals with up-to-date listings, information and advertising at the best value with guaranteed results.
www.RealUp.com

About CK&J Capital
CK&J Capital is a private commercial real estate lender whose primary objective is to meet our borrower's need for short-term bridge financing with efficiency, flexibility and professionalism. The firm provides commercial real estate financing for borrowers in unique and time-sensitive situations anywhere in the United States. CK&J is focused on providing timely, reliable, and customized solutions that are not accessible through traditional lenders. Backed by banks, hedge funds, and various other institutions and sources, CK&J Capital is ready to execute a loan at a moment's notice.
www.ckjcapital.com

###]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=179#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=179 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=178 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=178#comments 30 Jul 2010 18:09:19 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=178 This year RealUp has reached many milestones which include over 160,000 members, over 250,000 listings, and over $125 billion in property for sale. As RealUp.com continues to grow, so do the options that we can offer to assist brokers, agents, and private sellers in selling or leasing properties.

The newly implemented ecommerce section has slowly been making its mark. RealUp member now have four different options to choose from to help promote their property, members can send email blasts state or nationwide, place their listing on websites such as Google and AOL, or have their listing distributed to numerous websites which include social networks like Twitter and heavily trafficked classified ads like Craigslist.org.

The most recent addition to the ecommerce section is the Featured Property Listing. This marketing option allows the user to target a particular listing based on location property type. This option can help a listing receive over 10 times the exposure than that of a free listing.

Only one feature property is displayed per search in order to maximize the exposure in order to get the most attention from buyers, agents, brokers, and investors. Featured Properties are also displayed on the homepage for maximum visibility.

All of RealUp's advertising opportunities are offered at the commercial industry's lowest prices. With the commercial real estate industry's best open rates and click-thru's, RealUp offers the most valuable marketing package available anywhere. Please take the time to visit the Promotion section of your listing page to learn more about our great advertising options!

And as always, thank you for using RealUp.com.]]> This year RealUp has reached many milestones which include over 160,000 members, over 250,000 listings, and over $125 billion in property for sale. As RealUp.com continues to grow, so do the options that we can offer to assist brokers, agents, and private sellers in selling or leasing properties.

The newly implemented ecommerce section has slowly been making its mark. RealUp member now have four different options to choose from to help promote their property, members can send email blasts state or nationwide, place their listing on websites such as Google and AOL, or have their listing distributed to numerous websites which include social networks like Twitter and heavily trafficked classified ads like Craigslist.org.

The most recent addition to the ecommerce section is the Featured Property Listing. This marketing option allows the user to target a particular listing based on location property type. This option can help a listing receive over 10 times the exposure than that of a free listing.

Only one feature property is displayed per search in order to maximize the exposure in order to get the most attention from buyers, agents, brokers, and investors. Featured Properties are also displayed on the homepage for maximum visibility.

All of RealUp's advertising opportunities are offered at the commercial industry's lowest prices. With the commercial real estate industry's best open rates and click-thru's, RealUp offers the most valuable marketing package available anywhere. Please take the time to visit the Promotion section of your listing page to learn more about our great advertising options!

And as always, thank you for using RealUp.com.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=178#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=178 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=177 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=177#comments 28 Jul 2010 05:46:55 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=177 Property managers have some of the most important responsibilities when it comes to running a business. While there are property managers for residential properties, those who manage commercial properties have a whole separate set of tasks.

Commercial property managers have a much larger responsibility than one may realize. Not only do they have to work within a set budget, but they also run a staff which is responsible for the maintenance and renovations on the property, which the manager must oversee.

Because there are so many different types of commercial properties, many positions require a post –secondary education. For some this education may be a special in property management, but can also be in such areas as architecture or general business management. However, a formal bachelor's degree is not officially required for this field

On top of running the grounds of the property, the property manager has the duty of dealing with specific problems from the tenant, and essentially acting as a connection between the property owner and his tenants.

It is a common progression to move from a commercial property manager to a commercial real estate agent or go into the development field. Property management gives you not only the people and organizational skills you need for these careers, but also grants you an in depth look into how the commercial real estate world functions.

Perhaps you are looking for a new career and you have a knack for budgeting, organizing, and dealing with people, or maybe you are an agent looking to get more involved behind the scenes. Or do you own a property and are in need of someone to help you run it? Either way, this particular career in commercial real estate has longevity and can take you very far in the commercial real estate field, and can help you keep your business running more smoothly.]]> Property managers have some of the most important responsibilities when it comes to running a business. While there are property managers for residential properties, those who manage commercial properties have a whole separate set of tasks.

Commercial property managers have a much larger responsibility than one may realize. Not only do they have to work within a set budget, but they also run a staff which is responsible for the maintenance and renovations on the property, which the manager must oversee.

Because there are so many different types of commercial properties, many positions require a post –secondary education. For some this education may be a special in property management, but can also be in such areas as architecture or general business management. However, a formal bachelor's degree is not officially required for this field

On top of running the grounds of the property, the property manager has the duty of dealing with specific problems from the tenant, and essentially acting as a connection between the property owner and his tenants.

It is a common progression to move from a commercial property manager to a commercial real estate agent or go into the development field. Property management gives you not only the people and organizational skills you need for these careers, but also grants you an in depth look into how the commercial real estate world functions.

Perhaps you are looking for a new career and you have a knack for budgeting, organizing, and dealing with people, or maybe you are an agent looking to get more involved behind the scenes. Or do you own a property and are in need of someone to help you run it? Either way, this particular career in commercial real estate has longevity and can take you very far in the commercial real estate field, and can help you keep your business running more smoothly.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=177#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=177 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=176 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=176#comments 26 Jul 2010 05:41:39 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=176 This week RealUp would like to bring you a feature property located in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida. Lee Brushingham of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Realty presents this exquisite upscale professional/medical space for lease.

Situated just minutes from I-75, this property has a roomy 10,700 SF of space for lease. As an added bonus, the space can be divisible to 1,883 SF or 8,817 SF units.

Operating expenses are at a reasonable $5.00/SF and the lease rate stands at $16.00/SF/year.

The surrounding area has a comfortable occupied housing rate of 83%, as well as a total population of 96,700. With an average age of 35.4 years, and a close proximity to the Gulf Coast Hospital, this fantastic leasing opportunity is not to be missed!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/metropolis]]> This week RealUp would like to bring you a feature property located in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida. Lee Brushingham of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Realty presents this exquisite upscale professional/medical space for lease.

Situated just minutes from I-75, this property has a roomy 10,700 SF of space for lease. As an added bonus, the space can be divisible to 1,883 SF or 8,817 SF units.

Operating expenses are at a reasonable $5.00/SF and the lease rate stands at $16.00/SF/year.

The surrounding area has a comfortable occupied housing rate of 83%, as well as a total population of 96,700. With an average age of 35.4 years, and a close proximity to the Gulf Coast Hospital, this fantastic leasing opportunity is not to be missed!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/metropolis]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=176#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=176 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=175 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=175#comments 20 Jul 2010 11:39:31 -0400 Dave Overdier, Technology Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=175 Thousands of users visit RealUp.com everyday. With all of our free features, RealUp is growing and expanding at a rapid pace. Our servers work overtime in order to provide you the best website possible.

One of the main technological goals of RealUp is to give users the greatest amount of running uptime possible. We want our users to be able to visit and utilize RealUp 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Managing the multiple redundant database servers, web servers, image servers, DNS servers with 100% reliability is a daunting task. To better serve our customers, RealUp uses Pingdom, one of the most well known website monitoring companies in the world.

Pingdom is a professional monitoring company that uses in house technology to monitor all of their client's websites. Pingdom monitors RealUp's servers every minute of every day, sending alerts of any problems in sight.

Pingdom provides an unbeatable service to some of the biggest names on the internet. Twitter, Amazon, IBM, and McAffee are just some of their customers, among many other technology, entertainment companies, and universities.

RealUp would like to let all of their customers know that 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are dedicated our time to keeping RealUp working for you. Because of this, RealUp's listings will be available 99.9% of the time leaving little room for error.

Should you experience any technical difficulty, or have any question regarding our website, please feel free to call us toll free at 888-878-2975. We value our customers, and look to make buying, selling, and leasing commercial property as smooth as possible.]]> Thousands of users visit RealUp.com everyday. With all of our free features, RealUp is growing and expanding at a rapid pace. Our servers work overtime in order to provide you the best website possible.

One of the main technological goals of RealUp is to give users the greatest amount of running uptime possible. We want our users to be able to visit and utilize RealUp 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Managing the multiple redundant database servers, web servers, image servers, DNS servers with 100% reliability is a daunting task. To better serve our customers, RealUp uses Pingdom, one of the most well known website monitoring companies in the world.

Pingdom is a professional monitoring company that uses in house technology to monitor all of their client's websites. Pingdom monitors RealUp's servers every minute of every day, sending alerts of any problems in sight.

Pingdom provides an unbeatable service to some of the biggest names on the internet. Twitter, Amazon, IBM, and McAffee are just some of their customers, among many other technology, entertainment companies, and universities.

RealUp would like to let all of their customers know that 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are dedicated our time to keeping RealUp working for you. Because of this, RealUp's listings will be available 99.9% of the time leaving little room for error.

Should you experience any technical difficulty, or have any question regarding our website, please feel free to call us toll free at 888-878-2975. We value our customers, and look to make buying, selling, and leasing commercial property as smooth as possible.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=175#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=175 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=174 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=174#comments 14 Jul 2010 16:01:34 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=174 MSNBC has a frontpage article about the state of commercial real estate today. According to the article, commercial real estate is starting to recover in the major cities on the coasts. The general consensus is that the commercial real estate industry is on the path to recovery but that it may still take several years to come back.

Here are some select quotes from the article:

• "I am firmly on the side of recovery," says David Rifkind, managing director of George Smith Partners, an L.A.-based real estate investment banking firm.
  
  
• "The U.S. commercial real estate market was like a freight train that was barreling down the tracks until it slammed into a brick wall," says Dylan Taylor, the U.S. president for Colliers International, the world’s third-largest commercial real estate services firm. "The collision slowed things down, sure, but fortunately the train had sufficient momentum to keep going — only at a reduced speed."
  
  
• "Employment is the single best long-term, forward-looking indicator for commercial real estate values," says Shari Olefson, a commercial real estate attorney in Fort Lauderdale and author of "Foreclosure Nation: Mortgaging the American Dream."
  
  
• "Commercial real estate values are still trending downward, and we expect this to continue for the foreseeable future," agrees Keith Yang, president and founder of AuctionPoint.com, an online auction site for commercial real estate brokers.

]]> MSNBC has a frontpage article about the state of commercial real estate today. According to the article, commercial real estate is starting to recover in the major cities on the coasts. The general consensus is that the commercial real estate industry is on the path to recovery but that it may still take several years to come back.

Here are some select quotes from the article:

• "I am firmly on the side of recovery," says David Rifkind, managing director of George Smith Partners, an L.A.-based real estate investment banking firm.
  
  
• "The U.S. commercial real estate market was like a freight train that was barreling down the tracks until it slammed into a brick wall," says Dylan Taylor, the U.S. president for Colliers International, the world’s third-largest commercial real estate services firm. "The collision slowed things down, sure, but fortunately the train had sufficient momentum to keep going — only at a reduced speed."
  
  
• "Employment is the single best long-term, forward-looking indicator for commercial real estate values," says Shari Olefson, a commercial real estate attorney in Fort Lauderdale and author of "Foreclosure Nation: Mortgaging the American Dream."
  
  
• "Commercial real estate values are still trending downward, and we expect this to continue for the foreseeable future," agrees Keith Yang, president and founder of AuctionPoint.com, an online auction site for commercial real estate brokers.

]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=174#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=174 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=173 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=173#comments 12 Jul 2010 13:54:33 -0400 Steve Brady, Sales Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=173 There are certain industries that are said to be "recession proof" no matter what the state of the economy is. Travel as a whole may have gone down, but local travel seems to have picked up, with many people making weekend trips and getting out there and visiting their native territory.

Inevitably, at some point in your life, you will or will have stayed at a hotel or motel, possibly even a bed and breakfast. So how exactly is the hotel industry holding up in this economy? Recently RealUp has seen quite a few hotel/motel properties listed on our site. It prompted us to take a look at the sector as a whole, and see what is going on in hotel/motel section of the commercial real estate industry.

The most notable bankruptcy filed in current news is the Se San Diego Hotel and property next door to it, which is home to the ever popular House of Blues club, as The Wall Street Journal reported. Unfortunately this has become an all too familiar story, as we see the number of hotels for sale increasing.

Although fickle, there is a lot of money to be made in the hotel industry. Last year Donald Trump bought the infamous Trump Marina hotel and casino out of debt, and plans on making Atlantic City "hot again"- a good sign that this industry isn't folding any time soon.

There are many good hotel opportunities out there -here are a couple of our favorites:
RealUp.com/209007
RealUp.com/21204
RealUp.com/capecharleshotel]]> There are certain industries that are said to be "recession proof" no matter what the state of the economy is. Travel as a whole may have gone down, but local travel seems to have picked up, with many people making weekend trips and getting out there and visiting their native territory.

Inevitably, at some point in your life, you will or will have stayed at a hotel or motel, possibly even a bed and breakfast. So how exactly is the hotel industry holding up in this economy? Recently RealUp has seen quite a few hotel/motel properties listed on our site. It prompted us to take a look at the sector as a whole, and see what is going on in hotel/motel section of the commercial real estate industry.

The most notable bankruptcy filed in current news is the Se San Diego Hotel and property next door to it, which is home to the ever popular House of Blues club, as The Wall Street Journal reported. Unfortunately this has become an all too familiar story, as we see the number of hotels for sale increasing.

Although fickle, there is a lot of money to be made in the hotel industry. Last year Donald Trump bought the infamous Trump Marina hotel and casino out of debt, and plans on making Atlantic City "hot again"- a good sign that this industry isn't folding any time soon.

There are many good hotel opportunities out there -here are a couple of our favorites:
RealUp.com/209007
RealUp.com/21204
RealUp.com/capecharleshotel]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=173#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=173 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=172 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=172#comments 08 Jul 2010 13:42:10 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=172 Since the beginning of its inception, RealUp.com has rapidly become the fastest growing commercial property listing website. Now RealUp, just over a year old, boasts the most impressive numbers it has seen yet, and is continuing to become the number one choice for all of your commercial real estate needs.

RealUp currently has over 285,000 listings available to view, and is partnered with some of the most prestigious names in the business such as Century 21 Commercial, Keller Williams Commercial, and Coldwell Banker Commercial. With just one year of listing properties, RealUp's listings make up 38% of the number of listings LoopNet took 15 years to accumulate.

RealUp.com offers products that cannot be matched by any other commercial listing website. We offer a commercial property listing website in which it is FREE to list, FREE to search, FREE to view sales comparables, and FREE to view demographics, providing the most extensive amount of information at a cost that is unsurpassed.

In addition to all of our free services, we offer a competitive advertising option package which has an industry high guarantee rate. The newest options we offer include the Email Blast, Listing Distribution, and Search Advertising option. Our Email Blasts have generated more business for our customers than any services offered by our competitors. With the best prices in the industry, it is easy to see why RealUp has experienced such enormous growth and success over the past year.

With over 160,000 members, RealUp continues to grow at a rapid pace. What has been accomplished in one year by RealUp has taken our competitors years to achieve. We appreciate your continued business, and please know that the staff at RealUp.com is here to answer any of your questions or concerns. We look forward to helping you sell or lease your next commercial property.]]> Since the beginning of its inception, RealUp.com has rapidly become the fastest growing commercial property listing website. Now RealUp, just over a year old, boasts the most impressive numbers it has seen yet, and is continuing to become the number one choice for all of your commercial real estate needs.

RealUp currently has over 285,000 listings available to view, and is partnered with some of the most prestigious names in the business such as Century 21 Commercial, Keller Williams Commercial, and Coldwell Banker Commercial. With just one year of listing properties, RealUp's listings make up 38% of the number of listings LoopNet took 15 years to accumulate.

RealUp.com offers products that cannot be matched by any other commercial listing website. We offer a commercial property listing website in which it is FREE to list, FREE to search, FREE to view sales comparables, and FREE to view demographics, providing the most extensive amount of information at a cost that is unsurpassed.

In addition to all of our free services, we offer a competitive advertising option package which has an industry high guarantee rate. The newest options we offer include the Email Blast, Listing Distribution, and Search Advertising option. Our Email Blasts have generated more business for our customers than any services offered by our competitors. With the best prices in the industry, it is easy to see why RealUp has experienced such enormous growth and success over the past year.

With over 160,000 members, RealUp continues to grow at a rapid pace. What has been accomplished in one year by RealUp has taken our competitors years to achieve. We appreciate your continued business, and please know that the staff at RealUp.com is here to answer any of your questions or concerns. We look forward to helping you sell or lease your next commercial property.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=172#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=172 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=171 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=171#comments 04 Jul 2010 02:07:11 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=171 "We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on!
We're going to survive!
Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"

- President Thomas Whitmore
"Independence Day" (1996)]]> "We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on!
We're going to survive!
Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"

- President Thomas Whitmore
"Independence Day" (1996)]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=171#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=171 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=170 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=170#comments 28 Jun 2010 11:59:53 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=170 This week's feature property is the impressive Montrose Plantation located in Chester, SC. Montrose Plantation is a tremendous investment opportunity that is not to be passed up!

Located just 38 miles south of bustling Charlotte, NC, this property is ready to start being developed today!

This beautiful piece of land is 6,200 acres, and has been attended to very carefully over the past years. The property is an EDD (Economic Development District) zone, customized for this land.

The master plans are set for a community of 10,000 residential units to be built, as well as room for an astounding 10 million SF of commercial and industrial space to be utilized.

One of the greatest features of this property is its ability to be flexible in development which is most important in this ever changing market.

The seller will entertain offers at significant discounts or with terms. All due diligent studies are completed. This amazing property will not last long. Make sure to call Bob Taylor at Taylor Properties Group LLC today!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/montroseplantation]]> This week's feature property is the impressive Montrose Plantation located in Chester, SC. Montrose Plantation is a tremendous investment opportunity that is not to be passed up!

Located just 38 miles south of bustling Charlotte, NC, this property is ready to start being developed today!

This beautiful piece of land is 6,200 acres, and has been attended to very carefully over the past years. The property is an EDD (Economic Development District) zone, customized for this land.

The master plans are set for a community of 10,000 residential units to be built, as well as room for an astounding 10 million SF of commercial and industrial space to be utilized.

One of the greatest features of this property is its ability to be flexible in development which is most important in this ever changing market.

The seller will entertain offers at significant discounts or with terms. All due diligent studies are completed. This amazing property will not last long. Make sure to call Bob Taylor at Taylor Properties Group LLC today!

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/montroseplantation]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=170#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=170 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=168 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=168#comments 24 Jun 2010 17:45:41 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=168 This day in age Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and AOL are household names. For one reason or another, most of us have used their services to gather information. As part of RealUp.com's expanding ecommerce package, users can advertise their property on these major search engines bringing a whole new arena of exposure to their listing.

Search Advertising has been around for over a decade, but not until the past few years has it picked up speed. With the popularity of the internet (and more importantly search engines) increasing, search advertising is one of the most effective and affordable online marketing tools.

When choosing this marketing option through RealUp, customers will be able to have total control over what is published and ultimately searched for. The convenient promotion page allows customers to choose their own wording and layout. After that is completed RealUp does all the work of posting the ad to the major search engines.

This exposure option can be more effectively utilized when coupled with one of RealUp's many constructive advertising opportunities. Popular options such as E-mail blasts and banner ads can reach a specific set of clientele such as brokers, agents, and investors that are directly involved in the commercial real estate industry.

All of the products RealUp offers are designed specifically to bring customers a high value at a fraction of the cost they would otherwise pay through a competitor. RealUp goes above and beyond to offer the best service possible. The next time you have a commercial property to sell or lease, look to RealUp to assist you with all of your real estate needs.]]> This day in age Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and AOL are household names. For one reason or another, most of us have used their services to gather information. As part of RealUp.com's expanding ecommerce package, users can advertise their property on these major search engines bringing a whole new arena of exposure to their listing.

Search Advertising has been around for over a decade, but not until the past few years has it picked up speed. With the popularity of the internet (and more importantly search engines) increasing, search advertising is one of the most effective and affordable online marketing tools.

When choosing this marketing option through RealUp, customers will be able to have total control over what is published and ultimately searched for. The convenient promotion page allows customers to choose their own wording and layout. After that is completed RealUp does all the work of posting the ad to the major search engines.

This exposure option can be more effectively utilized when coupled with one of RealUp's many constructive advertising opportunities. Popular options such as E-mail blasts and banner ads can reach a specific set of clientele such as brokers, agents, and investors that are directly involved in the commercial real estate industry.

All of the products RealUp offers are designed specifically to bring customers a high value at a fraction of the cost they would otherwise pay through a competitor. RealUp goes above and beyond to offer the best service possible. The next time you have a commercial property to sell or lease, look to RealUp to assist you with all of your real estate needs.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=168#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=168 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=169 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=169#comments 21 Jun 2010 17:46:46 -0400 Katie Henry, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=169 Many changes have been made to RealUp.com throughout the past couple of months, most notably is the launch of our ecommerce section.

RealUp users can now promote their listing though three different channels in addition to the unsurpassed free services such as searching and creating listings, and searching sales comparables.

The Listing Distribution option is one of the most utilized options, and is a compliment to any marketing service we offer. Choosing the listing distribution will automatically export your listings to numerous websites giving your listings more visibility and more traffic.

Within 24 hours your listing will appear on Twitter, Craigslist, Ebay, and will travel through Google among many others. These social network and classified sites are visited by millions of people per day, and are some of the most popular websites on the internet.

The Listing Distribution option will save you the time of manually entering your listing to each of these sites. Couple it with our Search Advertising exposure option and more than double your internet exposure with just one click of your mouse.

There are many reasons to create a listing for your property with RealUp. In addition to the unbeatable prices, RealUp reaches out to the best brokers, agents, and investors in the business. Partners such as Coldwell Banker Commercial, Keller Williams, Grubb & Ellis, and Century 21 provide a base of users that have a proven track record of successful commercial real estate transactions.

The next time you visit RealUp, take a moment and look through our Advertising Opportunities page, as well as the Exposure Option page at the end of each listing in your account. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to assisting you in selling your property!]]> Many changes have been made to RealUp.com throughout the past couple of months, most notably is the launch of our ecommerce section.

RealUp users can now promote their listing though three different channels in addition to the unsurpassed free services such as searching and creating listings, and searching sales comparables.

The Listing Distribution option is one of the most utilized options, and is a compliment to any marketing service we offer. Choosing the listing distribution will automatically export your listings to numerous websites giving your listings more visibility and more traffic.

Within 24 hours your listing will appear on Twitter, Craigslist, Ebay, and will travel through Google among many others. These social network and classified sites are visited by millions of people per day, and are some of the most popular websites on the internet.

The Listing Distribution option will save you the time of manually entering your listing to each of these sites. Couple it with our Search Advertising exposure option and more than double your internet exposure with just one click of your mouse.

There are many reasons to create a listing for your property with RealUp. In addition to the unbeatable prices, RealUp reaches out to the best brokers, agents, and investors in the business. Partners such as Coldwell Banker Commercial, Keller Williams, Grubb & Ellis, and Century 21 provide a base of users that have a proven track record of successful commercial real estate transactions.

The next time you visit RealUp, take a moment and look through our Advertising Opportunities page, as well as the Exposure Option page at the end of each listing in your account. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to assisting you in selling your property!]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=169#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=169 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=167 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=167#comments 14 Jun 2010 10:43:27 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=167 O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

- Francis Scott Key
"Defence of Fort McHenry"
September 4, 1814]]> O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

- Francis Scott Key
"Defence of Fort McHenry"
September 4, 1814]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=167#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=167 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=161 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=161#comments 06 Jun 2010 16:55:31 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=161 If you your answer is “Of course I have.” you won’t be alone. However, today owners of commercial real estate are becoming more aware of a conservative and increasingly cost effective way to reduce income tax liability and increase cash flow – Cost Segregation.

While many found Cost Segregation too time consuming, expensive, and risky in years past, the acceptance of the practice by the IRS, ease of execution, and success that so many tax payers have experienced with Cost Segregation is now just too hard to ignore.

An O’Connor & Associates Cost Segregation Study offers commercial and multi-family property owners the opportunity to not only defer federal income taxes, but to also reduce the ultimate sum of income taxes paid by leveraging the net present value of tax savings (worth more today than tomorrow) and also the gap between ordinary income tax rates and capital gain tax rates upon the sale of the property. For more on the capital gains impact, see O’Connor & Associates’ May 2009 news letter, “Tax Rate Arbitrage.”

If you own commercial or multifamily real estate and have not had a thorough review of all of your properties by a professional Cost Segregation provider in the last few years, I urge you to do so today! The upfront cost to analyze your properties and determine your benefit from cost segregation will be $0.

An O’Connor & Associates’ Preliminary Estimate of Tax Benefit will allow you to you know exactly what your cost will be as compared to your approximate tax savings (including impact on cash flow & potential capital gain tax impact). We can then work directly with your tax practitioner to insure that Cost Segregation is the best solution for you, before moving forward with the engagement.]]> If you your answer is “Of course I have.” you won’t be alone. However, today owners of commercial real estate are becoming more aware of a conservative and increasingly cost effective way to reduce income tax liability and increase cash flow – Cost Segregation.

While many found Cost Segregation too time consuming, expensive, and risky in years past, the acceptance of the practice by the IRS, ease of execution, and success that so many tax payers have experienced with Cost Segregation is now just too hard to ignore.

An O’Connor & Associates Cost Segregation Study offers commercial and multi-family property owners the opportunity to not only defer federal income taxes, but to also reduce the ultimate sum of income taxes paid by leveraging the net present value of tax savings (worth more today than tomorrow) and also the gap between ordinary income tax rates and capital gain tax rates upon the sale of the property. For more on the capital gains impact, see O’Connor & Associates’ May 2009 news letter, “Tax Rate Arbitrage.”

If you own commercial or multifamily real estate and have not had a thorough review of all of your properties by a professional Cost Segregation provider in the last few years, I urge you to do so today! The upfront cost to analyze your properties and determine your benefit from cost segregation will be $0.

An O’Connor & Associates’ Preliminary Estimate of Tax Benefit will allow you to you know exactly what your cost will be as compared to your approximate tax savings (including impact on cash flow & potential capital gain tax impact). We can then work directly with your tax practitioner to insure that Cost Segregation is the best solution for you, before moving forward with the engagement.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=161#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=161 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=164 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=164#comments 05 Jun 2010 17:47:06 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=164 Looking for professional space for lease in Arizona? Look no further. Located at 12630 N. 103rd Ave in Sun City, this professional building has premier office and professional space for rent!

This property is a great value for any small company. Office space available ranges from 275 SF to 825 SF. Although this is not a triple net, it's still the best deal in town.

The landlord pays for electric, air conditioning, water, gas and building maintenance. On top of all these great amenities, there is plenty of convenient parking available.

Location surroundings include easy access to four major shopping centers, as well as Highway 60 and the 101 Freeway. Sun City is also conveniently located just northwest of state capitol Phoenix.

This property is one of the best deals in the area and is not to be missed. For more information please call Barbara (603-203-9195) or Don (310-760-6715).]]> Looking for professional space for lease in Arizona? Look no further. Located at 12630 N. 103rd Ave in Sun City, this professional building has premier office and professional space for rent!

This property is a great value for any small company. Office space available ranges from 275 SF to 825 SF. Although this is not a triple net, it's still the best deal in town.

The landlord pays for electric, air conditioning, water, gas and building maintenance. On top of all these great amenities, there is plenty of convenient parking available.

Location surroundings include easy access to four major shopping centers, as well as Highway 60 and the 101 Freeway. Sun City is also conveniently located just northwest of state capitol Phoenix.

This property is one of the best deals in the area and is not to be missed. For more information please call Barbara (603-203-9195) or Don (310-760-6715).]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=164#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=164 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=159 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=159#comments 03 Jun 2010 16:55:19 -0400 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=159 United Country/Stone Auction & Realty was founded in 1974 by Tony R. Stone. Over the past 36 years, Stone has conducted hundreds of auctions, specializing in the sale of farmland.

United Country/Stone Auction & Realty has 5 licensed auctioneers on staff, 2 of whom are the 1989 and 1990 NC State Champion Auctioneers. Tony Stone served as president of the Auctioneers Association of NC, and on the NC Auctioneer Licensing Board for 6 years, one of which he served as Chairman.

Tony was elected to the NC Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 1990. He is a member of The Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) and holds the designation AARE (Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate), which is held by less that 1% of the auctioneers in the U.S.

As a Realtor, Tony also has an RLI professional designation. Stone has conducted auctions for bankers, attorneys, corporations, municipalities and many others wishing to benefit from the auction method of selling. The firm has received numerous advertising and marketing awards.]]> United Country/Stone Auction & Realty was founded in 1974 by Tony R. Stone. Over the past 36 years, Stone has conducted hundreds of auctions, specializing in the sale of farmland.

United Country/Stone Auction & Realty has 5 licensed auctioneers on staff, 2 of whom are the 1989 and 1990 NC State Champion Auctioneers. Tony Stone served as president of the Auctioneers Association of NC, and on the NC Auctioneer Licensing Board for 6 years, one of which he served as Chairman.

Tony was elected to the NC Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 1990. He is a member of The Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) and holds the designation AARE (Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate), which is held by less that 1% of the auctioneers in the U.S.

As a Realtor, Tony also has an RLI professional designation. Stone has conducted auctions for bankers, attorneys, corporations, municipalities and many others wishing to benefit from the auction method of selling. The firm has received numerous advertising and marketing awards.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=159#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=159