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[![Land entitlement and development are expensive and risky, but offer landowners an alternative to simply selling their property](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2212288343%20copy.jpg?width=596&name=shutterstock_2212288343%20copy.jpg) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/an-alternative-to-selling-land-why-many-owners-are-pursuing-land-entitlement-themselves) ## [An Alternative to Selling Land: Why Many Owners Are Pursuing Land Entitlement Themselves](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/an-alternative-to-selling-land-why-many-owners-are-pursuing-land-entitlement-themselves) Here’s one of the hard truths about real estate that very few people have discussed over the last 8-10 years: real estate values don’t always go up. [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/an-alternative-to-selling-land-why-many-owners-are-pursuing-land-entitlement-themselves) [![The development civil engineer will be chiefly responsible for navigating the construction drawing review and site plan approval process.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1867044841%20copy.jpg?width=365&name=shutterstock_1867044841%20copy.jpg) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-engineering-construction-drawing-cd-review-and-site-plan-approval-process) ## [The Construction Drawing (CD) Review and Site Plan Approval Process](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-engineering-construction-drawing-cd-review-and-site-plan-approval-process) To build a commercial real estate property or engage in most land development activities, you need various approvals before breaking ground. These... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-engineering-construction-drawing-cd-review-and-site-plan-approval-process) [![Land development lagged in many markets in 2023, but market conditions have several real estate development strategies poised for success in 2024.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Development%20Strategies%20copy.png?width=365&name=Development%20Strategies%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/3-real-estate-development-strategies-to-consider-in-2024) ## [3 Real Estate Development Strategies to Consider in 2024](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/3-real-estate-development-strategies-to-consider-in-2024) Real estate is a localized asset. Its value is influenced by things like tax rates, the local business climate, government regulations, demographics,... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/3-real-estate-development-strategies-to-consider-in-2024) [![Small business owners should approach owner-occupied property development as a strategic business asset and as a personal wealth-building tool as well.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CRE%20Dev%20Mistakes%20copy.png?width=365&name=CRE%20Dev%20Mistakes%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/cre-development-mistakes-tips-for-small-business-owners-owner-occupied-property-development) ## [Tips For Small Business Owners & Owner-Occupied Property Development](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/cre-development-mistakes-tips-for-small-business-owners-owner-occupied-property-development) Real estate development is just that... real estate development. Whether you're building an industrial building to enhance your business's... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/cre-development-mistakes-tips-for-small-business-owners-owner-occupied-property-development) [![Without the assistance of an owner's representative, project owners are often left fumbling through land development deals because of their lack of expertise.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Finding%20an%20copy.png?width=365&name=Finding%20an%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/finding-an-owners-representative-for-your-real-estate-development) ## [Finding an Owner's Representative for Your Real Estate Development](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/finding-an-owners-representative-for-your-real-estate-development) There are all sorts of reasons why someone might be interested in real estate development. It's common for "non-full-time real estate developers" to... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/finding-an-owners-representative-for-your-real-estate-development) [![Fee-based development helps small business and investors manage risk and costs throughout a land development project.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1538803976%20copy.jpg?width=365&name=shutterstock_1538803976%20copy.jpg) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/real-estate-development-for-fee-offers-a-new-land-development-solution) ## [Real Estate Development for Fee Offers a New Land Development Solution](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/real-estate-development-for-fee-offers-a-new-land-development-solution) People may be interested in property development for all sorts of reasons. Businesses are constantly evolving – tapping into new product lines and... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/real-estate-development-for-fee-offers-a-new-land-development-solution) [![A site plan is one of several engineering construction drawings that are created during pre-development.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Construction%20Drawings%20copy.png?width=365&name=Construction%20Drawings%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-drawings-to-include-in-your-commercial-site-plan-package) ## [Construction Drawings to Include in Your Commercial Site Plan Package](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-drawings-to-include-in-your-commercial-site-plan-package) In order to get a commercial real estate development project approved, there is a lot of information the development team needs to convey to approval... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-drawings-to-include-in-your-commercial-site-plan-package) [![If construction cost management is an important aspect of your commercial real estate development project, you need to hold your contractors and consultants accountable.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Manage%20Your.png?width=365&name=Manage%20Your.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-cost-management-on-your-next-commercial-development-project) ## [Construction Cost Management on Your Next Commercial Development Project](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-cost-management-on-your-next-commercial-development-project) Real estate developers have a lot to contend with. Local municipalities and government agencies are constantly changing rules which adds complexity... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/construction-cost-management-on-your-next-commercial-development-project) [![Every commercial real estate development needs building permits. The architectural drawings design process is the method of creating building plans.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Designing%20a%20Commercial%20copy.png?width=365&name=Designing%20a%20Commercial%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-architectural-drawings-design-process-for-a-commercial-real-estate-development-project) ## [The Architectural Drawings Design Process for a Commercial Development](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-architectural-drawings-design-process-for-a-commercial-real-estate-development-project) All design efforts during a commercial real estate development project compound on themselves. Site planning starts with an initial concept and... [Read More](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/the-architectural-drawings-design-process-for-a-commercial-real-estate-development-project) [![Real estate developers need to navigate the pre-development process before they can break ground on a commercial real estate project.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pre-development%20copy.png?width=365&name=Pre-development%20copy.png) ](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/what-goes-into-pre-development-for-a-commercial-real-estate-project) ## [What Goes Into Pre-development for a Commercial Real Estate Project?](https://marsh-partners.com/blog/what-goes-into-pre-development-for-a-commercial-real-estate-project) Pre-development is a loaded term - everything that's required before you can break ground on a project is considered pre-development. 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