Attorneys are like real estate agents in that some dabble in commercial real estate, while for others it is their primary business. Go with the latter, and you will be happier with the end result. Try and stay away from generalists when hiring an attorney. Ask them what types of ... Read More
Category: Commercial Real Estate
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Mar2019
Detroit got rid of the mounds of dirt and created a state park that looks better than ever! Compare these before and after photos of Milliken State Park.
March 15, 2019Lynn Drake
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Mar2019
Here is the ultimate luxury item for your office building. It is a sleep pod. As an employer, I’m not sure if I would like these in my building or not. What do you think?
March 14, 2019Lynn Drake
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Mar2019
This is a common question. Listing agents generally enter into an agreement with the building owner. The commission the seller is willing to pay is outlined in that agreement. The percentage of commission can be based on a number of factors. Usually the listing agent and the buyer agent split ... Read More
March 12, 2019Lynn Drake
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Jan2019
Identifying and finding the ideal building is similar to the finding a lease property. First, you need to determine what type of building is required. You can put a regular office user in any commercially zoned office space. However, you can’t put a medical user in any office building. The space ... Read More
January 29, 2019Lynn Drake
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Jan2019
In 2019 , we will take a detailed look at buying a commercial building. It isn’t that hard, but there are a lot of steps that you need to understand, and the timing of each one is critical. In this series, we will look at who should be on your ... Read More
January 15, 2019Lynn Drake
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Jan2019
Taken from a yacht in the Sydney Harbor in front of the Sydney Bridge on 12/31/17. Did you know this is the first place in the world where the new year dawns?
January 4, 2019Lynn Drake
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Dec2018
Reflecting on 20182018 was a great year for Compass Commercial. Business was up significantly. We moved our offices to the Columbia Center in Troy which we are enjoying. We hope you enjoyed the commercial real estate series.From a personal perspective it was fabulous too. My husband and I went to ... Read More
December 18, 2018Lynn Drake
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Dec2018
The future belongs to thoese who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
December 12, 2018Lynn Drake