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Commercial Real Estate: The Time to Act May Be Now

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mike.kushner in Commercial Real Estate No Comments

This year hasn’t been the best for the commercial real estate industry. According to a report released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) on Nov. 28, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun points out that “vacancy rates are flat” and “leasing is soft.” These factors, along with the struggling economy, have created an ideal market for winning concessions from landlords and owners.

But if you’re in the market to lease or buy commercial real estate, and you haven’t taken advantage of these conditions, the time to strike may be now. In the NAR report, Yun goes on to say “with modest economic growth and job creation, the fundamentals for commercial real estate should gradually improve in the coming year.”

He predicts vacancy rates to trend lower. When comparing the fourth quarter of this year to the fourth quarter of 2012, NAR forecasts that vacancy rates will drop across the board for the four commercial real estate sectors – by 0.6 percent in the office sector, 0.4 percent in industrial real estate, 0.8 percent in the retail sector and 0.7 percent in the multifamily rental market. Fewer vacancies would mean less supply and more favorable conditions for landlords and sellers.

In terms of rental rates, NAR is forecasting modest increases for next year. This trend could be more dramatic in the multi-family market, which already has the tightest vacancy rates of any commercial sector. Apartment rents are expected to rise at faster rates throughout most of the country, and if new multi-family construction doesn’t ramp up, “rent growth could potentially approach 7 percent over the next two years,” Yun says.

When you combine this report with the fact that unemployment is at its lowest level in 2-1/2 years, there are strong indications that real estate leverage may soon begin shifting back to the sellers’ side on a broad scale.

Many of the same trends mentioned in the NAR report are playing out in our local market of central Pennsylvania. Of course, no one truly knows where the local, national and global economy will end up next year, but the present time may very well be a better time to invest or lease commercial real estate than 12 months from now.

Want to know more about what 2012 has in store for the commercial real estate industry? Would you like information about local vacancy or unemployment rates? Contact Michael Kushner at Omni Realty Group and learn more today!

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Retail Market Shifts to Meet Demands of Modern Consumers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by mike.kushner in Trends No Comments

In today’s economy, it is imperative that a business stay nimble and grounded. The most successful business will display the ability to plan for the future while not losing sight of lessons from the past. As the online store front becomes a staple for many businesses, the role of traditional brick and mortar stores are undergoing a significant change.

Here are a few ways the retail space is changing and a few advantages and disadvantages of each.

1) The Showroom – This is no longer just for furniture and cars. If your business sells things, people want to see them, touch them and typically try them out. Think Apple Stores and anywhere that offers samples.

Advantages of the showroom: People can touch and use the items prior to purchase. This also allows you to be more hands-on with a customer and create a personal bond with them. Business to person is taking place of business to consumer.

Disadvantages of a showroom: If you are not the only retailer of the product they may test it at your store and then buy it from somewhere else. This can be avoided by price matching and other incentives for in-store purchase.

2) Sub-leasing space – This is when you can take part of your space and add a business within your business. Think franchised coffee shop inside a grocery store.

Advantages of sub-leasing space: Income that doesn’t depend on customer purchases. The sub-tenant will be responsible for paying their rent no matter if they get one or 100 customers per day.

Disadvantages of sub-leasing space: The space is lost for the term of the lease. If your inventory expands you cannot recapture that space that is being rented.

3) Break out into smaller pieces – Set up small, nimble stores and hubs that will allow you to move a large amount of inventory in a very specific part of your business. Think Toys R’ US breakout stores in years’ past.

Advantages of break out stores: Allows you to promote small, highly profitable sectors of your business at convenient locations for specified times.

Disadvantages of break out stores: Pulls people away from your main location where impulse buys may add to total bill with full inventory available.

4) Make your inventory unique and allow for online shopping at your retail location – Companies that have a unique item assortment can leverage an online presence within their brick and mortar stores. (Think Best Buy.)

Advantages of unique inventory: In the store the customer can see and try out the product while having additional options via the online store. For example, a customer can enter an electronics store and test a new camera and then decide if they want to purchase the store inventory (typically a best-selling color of the product) or if they would like to order from the online inventory (sometimes the manufacturer will allow certain businesses to offer a customized color or package only available via the online store).

Disadvantages of unique inventory: Fairly minimal although you can run into many of the same issues as the showroom store with testing at your store and then purchasing from a different retailer if the items are not truly unique. If there are other comparable items in the market the customer may test at your store and decide on a different non-store specific model.

Once again, these are just a few newer and developing changes in the retail market and some general advantages and disadvantages of each.

Remember to contact a tenant rep who is knowledgeable of current market conditions and offer expertise suited to your leasing and buying needs.  Contact Mike Kushner at Omni Realty Group today!

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Telecommuting: Is It for Your Employees?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by mike.kushner in Trends No Comments

Last week, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting from the perspective of the telecommuter. This week, we’ll review telecommuting from the perspective of the employer.

Telecommuting is now easier than ever with increased use of mobile technologies such as smartphones, tablets, and mobile internet/email.  Telecommuting is a great way for a business to lower costs, but it’s essential that management and staff understand how to create a solid telework concept. Here are a few things to consider before implementing a telecommute program.

1. Costs

Telecommuting can save thousands of dollars in real estate costs for many businesses. Even without telecommuting, many employees spend more than half their time away from their office/desk. As the use of telecommuting increases, the resulting empty office space can easily be re-rationalized by desk- share, “hoteling” or other office-space strategies. With a bit of strategic planning, companies can save about one office for every three telecommuting employees.

However, having a brick and mortar office is not a thing of the past. Many clients and business partners still prefer face-to-face meetings in a traditional office setting. Whether it is a consumer who doesn’t understand or enjoy today’s technology or simply wants to get a better feel for who you are as a company in person, nothing is going to replace the office in the near future.

2. Employee Interaction and Productivity

They are many advantages for companies who allow employees to telecommute including: saving money, improved performance, reducing staff redundancy, and increased productivity. However, telecommuting is not for everyone and it can lead to problems such as lack of social interaction, insufficient IT support, and an ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ mentality.

Some managers feel that distance inhibits collaboration. At the same time, managers may not be prepared to handle the unique challenges posed by employees who telecommute and employees may not have the discipline to use their time wisely. Other times, the nature of a business may make telecommuting less beneficial.

If you’re considering allowing employees to telework, we suggest having a written telework policy and have all management and staff complete telework training.

To learn more about traditional and non-traditional work space options, we recommend that you consult with a tenant representative.

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Considering Working from Home? The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting

Posted on November 16, 2011 by mike.kushner in Trends No Comments

Technology has allowed many professionals to telecommute, which allows workers to use mobile technology to work from home, from coffee shops or other locations.

There are obvious advantages of telecommuting, such as flexibility and lower costs for things like fuel, meals, and even your wardrobe.

We asked for feedback about the advantages of working from home. Here are some of the responses:

  • Mark B: It’s peaceful. I don’t have to be at the computer all the time and I can work in comfortable clothing.
  • Sarah S: I love working from home! I get so much more accomplished than being in the office and I cut down on drive time.
  • Ryan C: I like that I can cook on the stove, wear whatever I want, hang with friends on occasion, and work from wherever there’s internet.
  • Kathy S: I can be working on the computer, have the latest business news or a shopping channel on in the background, run a load of laundry, and make soup at the same time.

One respondent said that because of a disability, he often has trouble working with other people. He said telecommuting is a great fit to accommodate his limitations.

There are a few disadvantages, as well.  Some aren’t disciplined enough to stay on task while others find it difficult to create a work/life balance. Here are some responses about the cons of working from home:

  • Matt H: Lack of personal contact.
  • Joe S: The biggest problem is being productive when kids are around.
  • Jennifer G: Often I have no one to brainstorm or discuss ideas with. I miss talking about last night’s TV shows or what everyone did on the weekend around the water cooler.
  • Sarah S: I don’t feel like I can ever “escape work.” I feel like I’m always making myself available because I know my stuff is sitting on my desk in the other room and it’s just too easy to walk over there! My fiancé would 100% agree!

Whatever your preference, be sure to examine all options before making a big leap.

You’ll want to consider where you will hold business meetings or how to handle childcare if you need to leave home for a few hours. If you want to learn more about office leasing options or to scout out co-working space, be sure to consult with a tenant representative. A tenant rep has your best interest in mind and can often negotiate the best deal on your behalf.

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Go Green to Save Green: Energy Efficient Buildings Have Multiple Advantages

Posted on November 9, 2011 by mike.kushner in Trends No Comments

PNC Bank in Camp Hill, one of several local businesses to ‘go green’

For all of you Eagles fans, did you know the Eagles are one of the greenest team in the NFL? And not just because of their colors!  Lincoln Financial Field has major plans for green improvements in 2012. The stadium will have 2,500 solar panels and 80 wind turbines installed, as well as a generator that runs on natural gas. The stadium will be the first stadium in the United States capable of generating all of its own electricity.

What about right here in Central PA? Did you know that several PNC branches in Central PA have earned  a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Building using recycled materials, energy efficient systems and a rain water recycling system?  The Silver Spring Square and new Linglestown branch are both LEED Certified.  PNC Bank in Camp Hill was the first green branch to be built in the area.

LEED is a rating system in which buildings accumulate points for things such as saving energy, having accessible mass transit, and mitigating storm water runoff.  The building earns a LEED rating once it reaches a certain number of points. The higher the tally, the more sustainable the building is.

LEED rating systems are grouped into five main categories: Building Design the Construction, Interior Design and Construction, Operations and Maintenance, Homes and Neighborhood Development.

There are also incentives such as tax deductions, tax credits and fringe benefits for businesses to increase their energy efficiency. Here are a few examples:

  • Businesses can deduct up to $1.80 per square foot of space in new or existing buildings where they install energy-efficient interior lighting, HVAC or hot water systems.
  • Taxpayers can take credits of 10 percent (for geothermal, microturbines, or combined heat and power systems) or 30 percent (for solar, fuel cells or small wind turbines) for alternative energy systems designed to generate power for the taxpayer’s own use. Examples include solar energy used to generate electricity for heating or cooling and equipment that uses ground water to heat or cool a structure.

Aside from buildings, businesses can also take advantage of tax credits for cycling and carpooling.

Bicycle commuters are allowed a $20 per month fringe benefit exclusion as well as the cost of purchasing a bicycle, regular improvements or repairs and storage. Vanpools or transit passes are allowed a $230 per month benefit exclusion.

Think  green building might be for you?  Would you like more information about how to get started? You’ll need someone with expertise in commercial real estate to help you navigate the ‘turbine’ of building energy efficiency. Contact Michael Kushner at Omni Realty Group and start saving today!

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Co-working provides a refreshing alternative for independent professionals

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mike.kushner in Trends No Comments

You may have heard of co-working, a relatively new term which provides an alternative for work-at-home professionals and independent contractors who often end up working in isolation.

Co-working provides independent professionals with physical workspace as well as joint amenities such as a conference room, storage space, a lounge area and a kitchen area.  Some co-working facilities offer daily rates, but most require a monthly membership fee. Fees range anywhere from $30 per month to $300 per month depending on the amount of time spent in the facility as well as access to some or all of the amenities.

Many are still getting accustomed to the idea that co-working is not just space; it’s also a social gathering of people interested in the synergy of group talent.

Anne Kirby, owner of The Candy Factory, a co-working site in Lancaster, said co-working is more than sharing a desk! “It’s about building a community,” she said. “We focus on collaboration, accessibility, affordability, and communication.”

The Candy Factory opened for business in July of 2010 and is proud to be the first co-working space in Lancaster, PA.

Kirby said the key to a successful co-working facility is to build a community before you get the space. She started a community called Creative House three years prior to establishing the Candy Factory. Because of this community, there were 15 people signed-up to be tenants off the Candy Factory before it even opened.

“Our members are actively involved in the community and we encourage interaction and engagement,” Kirby said. “We are all working toward a greater goal.”

Also, the interior is not like traditional office space. There are no cubicles, private offices or walls. Most members even sit at the same table every day to encourage social interaction and collaboration.

“It’s fun, inspirational and creative,” said Kirby. And believe it or not, this set-up has even helped her achieve a higher rate of productivity. She said the community has the social component, which helps to bring enjoyment to her work.

Does Co-working sound like it might be an option for you? Need to scout out space? It’s important to have a buyer’s agent or tenant rep to provide the expertise you need to find the ideal property and negotiate the best possible price. Contact Michael Kushner at Omni Realty Group and get started today!

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10 Things You Need to Know Before You Sign a Lease: Part 2

Posted on October 19, 2011 by mike.kushner in Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representative/Buyer Agent No Comments

Last week, we gave you five terms you can expect to see on a standard commercial lease. This week, we will offer five more.

Remember that before entering any negotiations with a commercial landlord, it’s important to have professional representation. Professional representation provides you the good working knowledge of commercial leases that should also help you negotiate a better contract and avoid legal issues down the road

1.  Use and Exclusives Clauses

Use and exclusive clauses are some of the trickiest parts of a commercial lease. They define how you can and cannot use the property you’re leasing. These clauses can be very specific or very broad, so read them very carefully and really think ahead to ensure that you are ok with the restrictions the landlord is putting in place. For instance, landlords might have use clauses that:

  • Restrict the type of business you can conduct, which may preclude you from expanding your business into new areas.
  • Restrict the manner and style of any signs or advertising on the premises.

An exclusive is the other side of a use clause, and they state that you alone can do something and other tenants cannot. These are often used to ensure that competitors can’t move in next door. An exclusive clause of one tenant becomes a use clause for another tenant. Typically only well-established tenants will have the power to get exclusive clauses.

2.  Improvement and Alterations Clauses

The ability to improve and alter the premises often takes up a lot of the lease contract and is a vitally important point. Issues about design, aesthetics, and what is “appropriate” can be complex, so expect to negotiate a lot over this issue. In addition to deciding what is allowed and what is not, also consider who should pay for any changes and how those changes impact rent.

3.  Maintenance Clause

It may not be the most exciting of clauses, but maintenance clauses can be one of the biggest sources of strife between a tenant and a landlord. Aside from the initial issues of what bills will be paid and by whom, pay careful attention to who is responsible when problems arise, how any maintenance issues are to be resolved, and how they will impact rent. Landlords may also put in generic language about keeping the building “up to code” – make sure that the landlord defines exactly what codes he or she is referring to.

4.  Insurance Clause

There are a host of business insurance options available, and your landlord may require you to carry basic forms of insurance such as property and liability insurance. In addition to the basic forms of insurance, consider negotiating for rental interruption insurance (in case something like a natural disaster disrupts your business) and leasehold insurance (to protect you if your lease is canceled for reasons beyond your control).

5.  Operating Expenses and Taxes

Landlords typically treat operating expenses and real estate taxes either as an inclusion in the gross rental rate or as an additional cost to Tenant to be determined by the Tenant’s proportionate share of the building they occupy. If Landlord charges Tenant for operating expenses and taxes as an additional cost to Tenant, these costs may increase annually due to tax and other price increases for the Landlord to operate the building.

There are a host of other significant clauses to keep in mind when negotiating commercial leases. Professional representation can help in understanding these clauses.

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10 Things You Need to Know Before You Sign a Lease: Part 1

Posted on October 12, 2011 by mike.kushner in Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representative/Buyer Agent No Comments

Below is a list of five terms you should expect to see in a standard commercial lease.

Before entering into any negotiations with a commercial landlord, it’s important to have professional representation. Professional representation provides you the good working knowledge of commercial leases that should also help you negotiate a better contract and avoid legal issues down the roaad.

1.  Rent Clause

For almost any business, but especially smaller businesses, the amount of rent expected monthly is one of the most important issues when it comes to a commercial lease. While rent may seem fairly straightforward, there is a good deal of negotiating room available, even if the rent itself is already established. For example, in your rent clause you may want to negotiate:

  • Automatic rent increases: what they’re based on, when they are in effect and how much the increase should realistically be.
  • Tenant improvement deductions:  whereby the landlord agrees that approved improvements to the building will result in rental decreases.
  • How much of the landlord’s operating costs will be passed on to you.
  • Establishing a method for dealing with unanticipated rent issues and increases.

2.  Rental Rate

This is the dollar amount that Tenant agrees to pay for possession and use of the premises. The rental rate is typically calculated on a per square foot basis by month or year and is typically quoted as a gross amount or as an amount net of operating expenses such as common area maintenance (CAM), taxes and insurance. For example, rent may be quoted at $20 per square foot triple net (NNN) per year with operating expenses totaling another $10 per square foot per year. Rent could also be quoted at $30 per square foot gross per year with no additional charges for operating expenses.

3.  Description of the Premises Clause

The description of the premises clause is crucially important, so make sure that it accurately describes what you intend to rent. If you are renting an entire building, then this may be fairly straightforward and could simply be the building’s address. However, if you are renting just a portion of the space, you should make sure that the lease describes that space in sufficient detail.

It may also be helpful to address “access” issues in this clause, to ensure that you, your employees and your customers have easy access to your rented property. Other items you may want to consider mentioning in the description include shared areas, such as conference rooms, storage rooms, and parking.

4.  Parties Clause

The listing of the parties to the agreement is a fairly straightforward clause, but the key thing to watch out for is the use of correct business names. One of the primary reasons for using businesses, and not doing business in a person’s name is to shield individuals from liability. Make sure that your business name, not your actual name, is on the lease.

5.  Term Clause

The term clause can seem fairly straightforward as well, but requires more of your attention than you might think. Many lease terms begin when they are signed, and in your case, that may be well before your business is actually up and running. Even if a landlord agrees that no rent is due until you move in, other terms of the lease may become effective immediately, such as the need to carry insurance. The requirements of these terms can be expensive, especially for a new business. The best approach is to write in several start dates for different obligations under the lease – such as when to move in, when rent is first due, when you need to have insurance, etc.

Stay tuned for five more lease terms next week.

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3 Most Misunderstood Lease Clauses

Posted on October 5, 2011 by mike.kushner in Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representative/Buyer Agent No Comments

You’ve probably been told to make sure you read the fine print before signing anything. Most of us know we need to, but sometimes everything we read isn’t easily understood.

Signing a commercial office lease is no exception.

Lack of clarity should never be the reason you ‘just sign’ a lease. We thought it would be beneficial to highlight three of the most misunderstood lease clauses, which are: Non-Disturbance, Subordination, and Attornment.  These are very technical terms, which is why they are the most misunderstood.

Non-Disturbance

When faced with either subordination requirements in the lease or landlord requests for subordination, a tenant should seek the protection of a non-disturbance agreement. It is prudent for the tenant to obtain a non-disturbance agreement from any existing mortgage lender holding a mortgage on the property when the lease is executed. The tenant should avoid agreeing to “automatic subordination” clauses that could undercut its priority or modify such provision to state that it shall only become effective after the lender has executed and delivered a non-disturbance agreement in favor of the tenant. With respect to the issue of security of tenure of the premises, a non-disturbance agreement restores the tenant to the same position as it would have been in had the lease continued to have priority over the mortgage and places the lender in the same position as a lender enforcing security on a property with a prior ranking unsubordinated lease.

Subordination

As illustrated by the two examples set out above, the rights of the tenant greatly depend upon whether it has “priority” over the lender’s mortgage. This tenant priority may be lost (a) in accordance with the terms of the lease or (b) pursuant to the provisions of a subordination agreement. In many leases, the tenant has agreed to a provision stating that “the tenant hereby subordinates its lease to any present or future mortgage made by the landlord registered against title to the property”. Such an “automatic subordination” clause, without corresponding “non-disturbance” protection, could severely undermine the rights of the tenant in a landlord loan default situation. Many lenders wish to have such a prior position so that they may elect to “pick and choose” which of the leases the lender will agree to honor if a loan default occurs.

Attornment

If a mortgage has priority over a lease, upon loan default, and enforcement by the lender resulting in taking possession of the property, the tenant is in turn free to leave. Case law has confirmed that a tenant, subsequent in priority, may be permitted to escape its long-term, above-market lease obligations upon the completion of a foreclosure by a lender or otherwise upon the lender entering into possession. In a soft leasing market priority of the mortgage over the tenant’s lease may subvert the lender’s desires. The lender should be asking the tenant to “attorn” to the lender in these circumstances. Attornment would consequently protect the lender from the risk of the tenant vacating when the tenant has been paying above-market rent for the leased property. A well-drafted attornment clause will include an obligation of the tenant to attorn to any successor in title including any purchaser the lender might sell the property to following or as part of the exercise of the lender’s loan enforcement remedies.

For more information on these clauses, click here.

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Office Leasing 101: The Fundamental Elements to Know Before You Sign

Posted on September 28, 2011 by mike.kushner in Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representative/Buyer Agent No Comments

This week, we begin our series on office leasing.

Leasing office space is a huge financial commitment. Having a buyer’s agent or tenant representative on your side can provide the expertise you need to find the ideal property and negotiate the best possible price.

This series will include information about several misunderstood lease clauses, ten things you need to know before you sign a lease, and tips for renewing or renegotiating your lease.

Here are the three things I hope you take away from this series:

1) Know what you are paying for. A Net Lease is a lease in which there is a provision for the tenant to pay, in addition to rent, certain costs associated with the operation of the property. These costs may include property taxes, insurance, repairs, utilities, and maintenance. There are also “NN” (double net) and “NNN” (triple net) leases. The difference between the three is the degree to which the tenant is responsible for operating costs.

2) Know how much space you are renting. A Net Rentable Area is the floor area of a building that remains after the square footage represented by vertical penetrations, such as elevator shafts, etc., has been deducted. Common areas and mechanical rooms are included and there are no deductions made for necessary columns and projections of the building.

3) Know your rights including: renewal, termination, reduction, and expansion and purchase rights.

Stayed tuned for new information related to office leasing! You can also “like” our Facebook fan page, and connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

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