Are commercial property owners in California paying their fair share in taxes? That’s the basic question facing voters this November with Proposition 15. The ballot measure aims to raise as much as $11.5 billion annually for California schools and local… Read More
Archives for 2020
Tax Policy 101 – Trump vs. Biden
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called for increasing taxes on households with more than $400,000 in income, including raising payroll tax and income levies on these taxpayers. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has proposed “cutting taxes to boost take-home pay”… Read More
Dollar General Targets New Shoppers
Dollar General is launching a new store, Popshelf, aimed at wealthier customers. It will feature home decor, beauty items, cleaning supplies, party goods and more — with the majority of items costing $5 or less. Even before the recession, the… Read More
What’s Next for Convenience Store Sites?
LONDON—In the latest Shop Talk Live, the “Future of Drive-Thru and Convenience Store Planning,” moderator Dan Munford of Global Convenience Store Focus led a conversation with industry experts and retailers from Drivu and Emarat on how they’re adapting their sites… Read More
Customers Still Like to Shop In Person
When the pandemic forced Dick’s Sporting Goods to close its hundreds of stores in March, the retailer hustled to set up curbside pickup within two days. Its initial attempt, though, was just this side of a children’s lemonade stand. “When… Read More
Consider the “Gross-Up” in Leases
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on commercial leasing for both tenants and landlords. Proactive landlords are wisely having lease modification discussions with their existing tenants and some are offering rental concessions to new tenants. As vacancies begin… Read More
How Healthy are the Capital Markets?
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly had an impact on the capital markets. As we enter the six-month mark, many are wondering what this means for the current state of the capital markets, and ultimately, what’s next? With more than 30… Read More
Inside the New Era for Drive-Thrus
The brands that are emerging strongest from the coronavirus pandemic are those with drive thrus. Here’s what that means for the future of the restaurant industry. Kyle Welch had only owned Epic Burger for about 10 months by the time… Read More
1031 Exchange: Options Before You Reinvest
If you have a 1031 exchange coming up, you have multiple choices to reinvest the proceeds from your sale. That’s a good thing, because coming out of your prior investment, maybe you’re tired of the three Ts—tenants, toilets and trash—and… Read More
Trump, Taxes & the Benefits of CRE Ownership
Depreciation, debt write-offs, tax credits and other measures are among the tax avoidance benefits inherent in the sector. It may seem like a lifetime ago, but before news of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak involving President Trump, White House staffers, Republican… Read More