First, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to read my blog. My goal is to educate companies and decision makers about commercial real estate, specifically tenant representation and buyer agency. Starting in September, we will begin a series on the office leasing market. We will focus our blog, social media efforts […]
View PostHow to Find the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker
A quick glance at the Omni Realty Group website will reveal one thing: no property search! Why is this? The philosophy at Omni Realty is that we like to get to know our customers’ needs, wants, and circumstances. The process of buying commercial real estate can be a lengthy one, which will likely require communication […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, Central PA Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Finding a Commercial Realtor, Harrisburg office space, Mike Kushner, Office Space, Omni Realty GroupAre Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Posing a Threat to Commercial Real Estate?
In his article, “Debt Deadlock: Federal Budget Cuts Could Have Unintended Consequences for Commercial Real Estate,” Chris Macke starts out with a blanket question: What impact will federal budget cuts have on the private business sector, and by extension, the commercial real estate industry? He goes on to show that in years past, when federal […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, Central PA Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Federal Budget, federal budget cuts, Harrisburg office space, Mike Kushner, Office Space, Omni Realty GroupLease vs. Buy, Part 3: Satisfying Needs vs. Making an Investment
This week we will conclude our discussion of the lease vs. buy decision as we address commercial real estate as an investment opportunity. Should you determine that you have enough capital to buy, you’ll be faced with which building to buy based on two distinct criteria: fulfilling your needs and making an investment. First, you […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, Buying, Central PA Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Harrisburg office space, lease vs. buy, Leasing, Mike Kushner, office for lease, office rentals, Office Space, Omni Realty Group, vacant propertiesLease vs. Buy, Part 2: Considering Costs
Last week, we discussed taking your company’s projected growth into consideration when deciding to buy or lease a commercial property. This week, we’ll address the buy/lease decision from the standpoint of cost effectiveness. An important factor to consider is up-front cost. Buying involves higher up-front costs than renting. In most cases, renters simply cover the […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, Buying, Central PA Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Harrisburg office space, Leasing, Mike Kushner, office for lease, office rentals, Office Space, Omni Realty Group, vacant propertiesLease vs. Buy, Part I: Some Fundamentals
When starting or relocating a business, the task of finding the right property can seem daunting. One of the main decisions that business owners will encounter is whether or not to lease or buy property. Both have their pros and cons, but there is not one right answer for everyone. You should ask yourself several […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, Buying, Central PA Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Mike Kushner, office for lease, office rentals, Office Space, Omni Realty Group, vacant propertiesThe Value Of Hiring A Buyer’s Agent or Tenant Rep
Hiring representation (i.e. a real estate agent) when you sell a property is a no-brainer for most people. But what about hiring representation when you’re looking to buy or lease? Who’s working for you? If you contact a typical commercial real estate agent, they’re working for the landlord or owner. How does that help you? […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, building, Central PA market breakdown, Central PA Real Estate, commercial buying, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Realtor, Construction, CRE, Going Green, Harrisburg East, leasing rates, Market Breakdown, Mike Kushner, NAR, office lease, office leasing marketing, Office Space, office space camp hill, office space Harrisburg, office space in central pa, Omni Realty Group, planning and developing, rent office space, retail segmentOmni Realty Re-Joins the Social World
Dear Omni Realty followers: Thanks for reading the Omni Realty blog. I am excited to launch a comprehensive social media campaign which includes a weekly blog post of Omni Realty news and happenings, local leasing analysis, tips and tricks, and guest blog spots or with local experts. If you have a blog idea or if […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Mike Kushner, Office Space, Omni Realty Group, Social MediaCorporate Real Estate Leases – Capital Lease or Operating Lease
It’s Almost Tax Day – What type of lease do you have? With tax day quickly approaching, we’d like to address a greatly misunderstood area of corporate real estate leasing – capital leases versus operating leases. In the accounting world, payments for leased corporate assets must be accounted for correctly, and the Financial Accounting Standards […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, building, Central PA market breakdown, Central PA Real Estate, commercial buying, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Realtor, Construction, CRE, Going Green, Harrisburg East, leasing rates, Market Breakdown, Mike Kushner, NAR, office lease, office leasing marketing, Office Space, office space camp hill, office space Harrisburg, office space in central pa, Omni Realty Group, planning and developing, rent office space, retail segment5 Steps To Reducing Your Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Reducing Your Property Taxes Dear Property Owners: Q: What two events are undesirable yet inevitable? A: (1) death, (2) receiving your annual property tax bills There’s not much you can do about your mortality, but there is a way to lower your tax bills. As a property owner in Pennsylvania, you have an annual opportunity […]
View Post [Online Resources] Real Estate, building, Central PA market breakdown, Central PA Real Estate, commercial buying, commercial lease, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Realtor, Construction, CRE, Going Green, Harrisburg East, leasing rates, Market Breakdown, Mike Kushner, NAR, office lease, office leasing marketing, Office Space, office space camp hill, office space Harrisburg, office space in central pa, Omni Realty Group, planning and developing, rent office space, retail segment