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commercial real estate 101

Why Doesn't Commercial Real Estate Use the Same MLS as Homes?

An explainer on why commercial property information is organized through broker-driven exchanges instead of the residential multiple listing service model.

·3 min read
land lease

5 Auto Service and Tire Chains That Typically Ground-Lease Their Locations

Auto service brands often favor long-term ground leases on busy corridors; here's what landowners should know about the site requirements these chains look for.

·7 min read
commercial real estate 101

How to Search a Commercial Information Exchange Like a Pro

Step-by-step guidance on using property type, location and broker filters to get the most out of a commercial information exchange search.

·3 min read
land lease

7 National Quick-Service Restaurant Chains That Pursue Ground Leases in New England

A look at the types of fast-food and quick-service brands that typically seek ground leases on New England corners and outparcels, and what landlords should know before targeting them.

·6 min read
land lease

5 Pharmacy and Convenience Store Brands That Favor Freestanding Ground Leases

These corporate retail categories often prefer long-term ground leases over traditional storefronts, making them a natural fit for New England landowners with the right site characteristics.

·6 min read
commercial real estate 101

What Is the Difference Between a CIE and an MLS?

A plain-language explanation of how commercial information exchanges differ from residential MLS systems and why that matters when you search for property.

·4 min read
land lease

How to Compare Tenant Credit Quality Across NNN Land Lease Deals

A guide to reading corporate credit ratings, store performance and brand strength to rank which ground-lease tenants offer the safest income.

·5 min read
Commercial Real Estate 101

How Do I Calculate Net Operating Income (NOI)?

Learn the simple formula for calculating Net Operating Income and the expenses that count.

·1 min read
Commercial Real Estate 101

How Do Triple Net (NNN) Leases Work?

Learn how NNN lease structures shift operating expenses from landlord to tenant.

·1 min read
Commercial Real Estate 101

What Is a Good Cap Rate?

There is no universal good cap rate. Learn how market, property type, and risk shape the number.

·1 min read
Commercial Real Estate 101

What Is a CAP Rate?

A simple way to understand capitalization rates and how they help compare commercial real estate investments.

·1 min read