Posted on July 26th, 2007 by D. Scott Smith
This is a great read from CoStar. Kind of makes you stop and think just how close ALL markets are related. What are you doing to make your investments balance out in this “no mercy market”?
The big question everyone seems to be asking (but no one really knows the answer) is will the spillover from rising housing loan defaults and foreclosures and plunging housing demand eventually drag down the overall economy?
There’s no question that lenders and credit ratings agencies have tightened their underwriting as a result, which is having at least a moderate cooling effect on the commercial real estate sector.
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Housing Market is starting to show signs on the Commercial market.
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Posted on June 21st, 2007 by D. Scott Smith
Todays report from the Daily Record advises us on some “minor” issues involved with the comming flood of growth to our area. As I was standing in the middle of road today speaking with a client that is getting ready to list some commercial property with me, the question comes up, “don’t you want to see the inside?”. “Nope” I said, “the building couldn’t even be there, I am going on the numbers.” So if you are just going on the numbers, make note, and read this…. (by the way, got the listing!)
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Challenges confront Maryland as state prepares for BRAC moves
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Posted on June 20th, 2007 by D. Scott Smith
From one of our readers, author Jonathan Butler,
Jonathan Butler
Director
Diligent Hands Consulting
972-681-2500
Buyer beware, for there are always going to be individuals out there
who will see an advantage and prey on good people. So how can you
tell if the Broker/Consultant with whom you are about to contract,
is reputable? Here are some tips:
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Posted on May 23rd, 2007 by D. Scott Smith
Dealburt Accepts Answer Column Job
The Latest Installment is pleased to an- nounce that Dealburt has been signed for our answer-columnist position.
Dealburt is known for his incisive style and his ability to help deals happen.
Ask Dealburt:Â Can the Capital Gain Tax Be Deferred When Debt Is Paid Off upon Sale, and Debt Exceeds Basis?
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Posted on May 22nd, 2007 by D. Scott Smith
 Some good factors of consideration brought to you by the National Association of Realtors on the effects of the Global Real Estate markets ( of which I am a fan of ) on the United States Real Estate Market and what NAR and it’s members are doing to help. I spoke with a real estate consultant from Ohio,USA today on what we (mcfalls and smith international development ) where doing in 2007-2008 in the global arena and how he could be apart. And that to me is AMAZING!!! Not that we had this conversation, but the fact alone that I in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and he in Ohio, were talking about possibly meeting up in Dubai to look at commercial investments. This would not have even been a thought 20 years ago. Which is odd in the fact that it seems completly normal to me and some of my peers have been doing commercial real estate for 20 years. I wonder if I will be talking about development on other planets in 30 years?
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Going International has it’s rewards as a commercial broker and investor.
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