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Five Traits of an Exemplary Property Manager

What Makes an Exemplary Property Manager According to Rory Williams, Managing Partner at SVN/Demetree Real Estate Services Owning a property designed to be leased or rented is a significant investment of time and money. These properties—including retail centers, office or industrial …

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The Dark Corners of the Commercial Lease: Part Four

The following was adapted from a lunch & learn presentation at Sperry Van Ness | RICORE Investment Management, Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is part four in a four-part series.  Demystifying the Commercial Lease: Part Four A typical commercial lease is a comprehensive …

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The Dark Corners of the Commercial Lease: Part Three

The following was adapted from a lunch & learn presentation at Sperry Van Ness | RICORE Investment Management, Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is part three in a four-part series.  Demystifying the Commercial Lease: Part Three A typical commercial lease is a …

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The Dark Corners of the Commercial Lease: Part Two

The following was adapted from a lunch & learn presentation at Sperry Van Ness | RICORE Investment Management, Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is part two in a four-part series.  Demystifying the Commercial Lease: Part Two A typical commercial lease is a …

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Choosing the Right Vendor for Your Property

Property Management Challenges In our many years as a property manager we have faced numerous challenges with our vendors. Here are a few examples: A sewage pump failed over the weekend and we called a vendor who wanted $5,000 to replace the …

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The Dark Corners of the Commercial Lease: Part One

The following was adapted from a lunch & learn presentation at Sperry Van Ness | RICORE Investment Management, Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is part one in a four-part series.  Demystifying the Commercial Lease: Part One A typical commercial lease is …

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Finding the Right Property Manager for Your Rental Property

How does the “right” property manager enhance the value of your rental property? No property manager can execute perfectly, but the “right” property manager knows how to keep properties functioning and making money 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. …

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Property Management Success Story: SVN / First Guardian Group

The Road to Property Management Success Property Management can be very profitable  — just ask Sperry Van Ness / First Guardian Group. The San Jose, California firm recently announced the successful close of escrow on University Fountains, a student housing complex …

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Is New Development Good or Bad for CRE?

New Development – Good or Bad? One of the most disruptive things in commercial real estate is new development. Just about any new project, other than the smallest and most inconspicuous new buildings, in an area can change everything. At times, …

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