A lot of responsibility is on the shoulders of a commercial building inspector. When a business owner or large corporation is looking to purchase commercial space, that property transaction hinges a great deal on the…
Did you know that in the United States there are about 900,000 elevators in operation today. Each elevator carries about 20,000 people per year, and the average elevator user takes four trips in an elevator…
If you are in the market for a commercial building, then chances are you want to make sure that you minimize your costs, and maximize your potential for profit. One of the best and most…
The term “core” typically connotes the thing in the center, the fundamental part or “heart” of something. When we talk about “core principles,” we are talking about the ideas and issues that are at the…
The purchase of a commercial property is a big expense, and you want to make sure that everything will function properly and safely for your employees and customers. Indeed, the kind of capital expenditure that…
You might think: An inspection is an inspection, right? Not so. There is actually quite a big difference between commercial and home inspections. Some property inspectors specialize in either residential or commercial properties. Some inspectors,…
It happens all the time. You have been looking for a while, and finally you find the perfect home, or perfect spot for your business. The house might be in the right neighborhood, with good…
You have made your offer and you are finally under contract. Now, the process of writing checks for all things under the sun begins. You have all types of fees: lawyer fees, realtor fees. You…
Anytime you want to make a big purchase, more information is better than less, right? In fact, for any big decision you want to make sure that you get the best information you can so…
You might be in the process of purchasing a commercial building that is new construction. Maybe the city code inspectors have given the commercial building the A-Ok. You might think, after your own personal inspection…