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NAR Slideshow: Economic and Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Nov 16, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

The National Association of Realtors® has posted the slideshow Economic and Commercial Real Estate Outlook, embedded below.  These slides are from a presentation given by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum at the Realtors® Conference & Expo that was held in San Diego on November 13, 2015. This presentation covers […]

Yield Curve Quarterly Snapshot – 2015 Q3

Oct 20, 2015 - Economy - 0 Comments - Standard

At the end of the 3rd quarter of 2015, U.S. Treasury yields, on a nominal basis, were essentially unchanged in the shorter maturities versus the quarter prior, while yields for 5-year and longer maturities edged lower by about 25 basis points.  On a real basis, however, these rates were higher, reflecting a lower inflationary environment. […]

Median Days to Sell Commercial Land Drops in September, in Low End of Range

Oct 13, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

The median number of days to sell commercial/ business/ agricultural/ industrial land dropped to a near term low in September and is firmly in the low end of a range of the past few years, as can be see in the accompanying chart.  This favorable metric is in line with generally favorable trends in area commercial […]

NAR Report: 2015 Q4 Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Oct 11, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

The National Association of Realtors has released its 2015 Q4 Commercial Real Estate Outlook report, offering overall projections for the four major commercial property sectors, office, industrial, retail, and multifamily, and analyzing quarterly data for the same. Highlights of this report include: Continued positive pace for demand for commercial leases in the third quarter of […]

FBF 1946: Remembering the Seahawks, Miami’s First Pro Sports Team (Really)

Oct 09, 2015 - History - 0 Comments - Standard

Apparently, the Miami Seahawks were a professional American football team.  Based in Miami, Florida, they played in the All-America Football Conference in 1946, the league’s inaugural season.  They subsequently folded under mounting debt. They are notable not only as the first major league sports franchise in Miami but also as the state of Florida’s first […]

Cash on Cash Return; Calculating, Considering

Oct 07, 2015 - Educational - 0 Comments - Standard

When evaluating the financials of properties there are a couple of important ratios for you to consider, and one you will likely want to know for your bank. Cap Rate: The cap rate, calculated by dividing NOI (net operating income) into the price, is somewhat like an interest rate for a CD or yield on a […]

Number of New Commercial Land Listings Sets Five-Year High in September

Oct 06, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

The number of new commercial land MLS listings in Miami-Dade County edged hit a 5 year high in September of about 120 versus just under 100 in the prior month.  As can be seen in the accompanying chart, this new high further extends a general upward trend in this metric over the past 5 years and […]

Commercial Improved New Listings Down Slightly in September from Prior Month

Oct 01, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

The number of new commercial improved property listings in September dipped a bit from the prior month to around 320, as can be seen in the accompanying chart  This level, however, remains fairly consistent with a general upward trend in this metric, as levels of such new listings have steadily risen from just over 200 […]

Video Discussion of FASB Lease Accounting Changes

Oct 01, 2015 - Educational - 0 Comments - Standard

Experts involved IASB and FASB lease accounting changes join host Michael to share how recent changes might impact one’s business. Will some companies negotiate for shorter leases? What is the impact on company balance sheets and valuations?  What impact will there be on lease versus purchase decisions?  What is the actual process to capitalize a […]

29 New Miami-Dade Commercial Land Listings on MLS in 7 Days to September 28, 2015

Sep 30, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

In the week to September 21, 2015, MLS counts 29 new listings for commercial/business/agricultural/ industrial land, up from 20 in the prior week ending September 21st.  Notable among this week’s listings is a 35,300 sf lot in the Arts & Entertainment District with an asking price of $12,355,000. Seventeen commercial land (commercial, business, agricultural, industrial land) already listed had […]

Commercial Land New Listings Off Slightly in August but Remain Elevated

Sep 29, 2015 - Analysis - 0 Comments - Standard

New listings for commercial/ business/ agricultural/ industrial/ land dipped from 97 in the prior month to 89 in August.  This level remains, however, elevated relative to levels in prior periods, as can be seen in the accompanying chart.  It is considerably higher than recent dips to the mid 60s in recent months, and is higher […]