Understanding Commercial Real Estate Loans
September 23, 2022
Ask a Broker (And Other Commercial Real Estate Experts) If you’re just starting out as a commercial real estate investor or business owner that wants to own their own property, some of your first questions may have to do with getting financing. While you can certainly raise capital through private investors, insurance companies, and pension funds, ...
Robyn MooringHigher Interest Rates’ Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Market
September 13, 2022
Lay of the Land We’ve heard a lot about the impact of higher interest rates on the residential real estate market recently, but what effect, if any, is it having on commercial real estate? To find out, we went to national experts, a local commercial lender, and our Pickett Sprouse brokers to get the Lay of the Land when it comes to interest rates a...
Robyn MooringTrends in Triangle Industrial Space
August 10, 2022
Lay of the Land If you’re looking for a commercial land development opportunity in the Triangle, you may want to strongly consider industrial, warehouse, or flex space. Given the continuing influx of pharmaceutical, life science, and ecommerce companies that are fueling our area’s growth, these are among the types of spaces that are in highest dema...
Robyn MooringLocal Mom Opens Smoothie Shop After Dramatic Weight Loss to Help Others Regain Their Health
August 02, 2022
A new smoothie shop located between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro is helping area residents regain their health in a tasty way. Local mom Liz Blakemore had the vision to open Roots after losing 85 pounds after the birth of her daughter, even when her doctor told her it wouldn’t happen because of her thyroid condition. While Roots has been open at 69 Kn...
Robyn MooringMultifamily Investment Strategies for Beginners
July 13, 2022
Ask a Broker In our current real estate climate, there’s no doubt that multifamily properties are in demand right now. That’s why our brokers are commonly being asked about the best way for investors to get into that market. Here is some of our best advice when it comes to multifamily investment strategies. Charles Bartscher The very first thing y...
Robyn MooringWhat trends are you seeing with multifamily investing?
July 04, 2022
Lay of the Land If you travel anywhere in the Triangle right now, you’re bound to see multifamily housing under construction at seemingly every turn. While it may seem like that type of supply would have to outpace demand and dilute rent rates at some point, our brokers and other industry experts don’t expect that to happen anytime soon in this mar...
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