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Commercial vs Residential Real Estate: Which Is Best for You?
New investors may want to dive into commercial vs residential real estate to get a higher ROI fast. But is it right for you? Find out here.
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What Do Commercial Zoning Laws Regulate?
Commercial zoning describes regulations over land use, particularly retail and office assets. Learn how to work with commercial zones here.
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How to Calculate Compound Interest in Real Estate
Compound interest, or compounding interest, is the interest you earn when you reinvest interest earned. Learn how to calculate it here.
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How a Conditional Use Permit Can Bypass Certain Zoning Laws
A conditional use permit can help you develop a piece of property that is currently zoned for other uses. Here’s how to apply for a CUP.
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How Consumer Price Index Affects Commercial Real Estate
Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a metric for measuring inflation. It measures the price trends of goods by measuring change in the prices paid.
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The Pros and Cons of Credit Default Swaps in CRE
A credit default swap (CDS) is a financial derivative, or contract, that protects a commercial real estate investor from bond risks.
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Debt-to-Equity Ratio (D/E) Defined
One of the most important equations in corporate finance, debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) calculates a company’s financial leverage.
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Denver’s One River North is Leading the Way for Biophilic Design
Is biophilic design on the rise? The answer depends on the success of One River North in Denver, the first multifamily building of its kind.
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What Is Development Spread? The Formula and a CRE Example
Development spread is a real estate development calculation used to assess a project's potential profitability and financial feasibility.
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Discount Rate: Calculating a Commercial Property’s Future Value
Discount rate is the interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis for calculating an investment's current value and future cash flows.
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What is an Encumbrance in Commercial Real Estate?
Encumbrances in real estate can affect the value of your property and what you can do with it. Here’s how to handle types of encumbrances.
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What Is an Expense Stop in Commercial Real Estate?
In commercial real estate, leases include expense stops, ensuring that landlords pay for expenses up to a point. What Is an Expense Stop?
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