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CRE Development Mistakes: Stream & Wetland Delineation and Permitting
Perhaps the biggest surface factor that impacts how much can be developed on a property is whether or not there are streams and wetlands.
How to Manage Land Entitlement Risk During Real Estate Development
Overzealous city council members... Overbearing NIMBY (not in my backyard) neighbors... We've all heard the horror stories. And if you have any...
The Guide to a Real Estate Development Feasibility Study
Successful real estate development is about leaving a lasting impact on future generations – creating unique spaces where people enjoy living,...
How a Real Estate Development Consultant Can Save You Money & Reduce Risk
Real estate development projects are laden with risk at all stages of the process - from site selection, through land entitlement and ultimately...
Real Estate Investing During a Recession (or Depression)
We've experienced an unnaturally long boom period since the end of the Great Recession -- it's been largely due to artificially low interest rates,...
Why Businesses Should Consider Ground-up Development vs. Acquisition
Any owner that has managed a growing business understands the dilemma -- if you're expanding or need to relocate, should you build a new property or...
Disrupting the Real Estate Hegemony #2 - Josh Crowell on the Current State of Real Estate Finance
I recently sat down with Josh Crowell, vice president at Grandbridge Real estate Capital.
Why are Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Important?
When I think about the property acquisition or real estate development process, I generally break down all the component steps into one of two...