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5 Smart Uses of TI Allowances

Both landlords and tenants want to get the most from their TI allowance spend. Smart building features are one way to do that. The landlord gets an energy efficient building with lower utility costs and added value. The tenant gets a modern space with the high-speed Internet and lighting and temperature control amenities millennial job [...]

5 Smart Uses of TI Allowances2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Choosing Between Commercial Tenant Improvements or a New Location

The good news is business is booming. The bad news is this accelerated growth has you running out of space. Is it better to expand your current location with commercial tenant improvements or pick up and move to a larger space? Here we weigh the benefits of each. Benefits of Commercial Tenant Improvements 1. IMPROVEMENTS [...]

Choosing Between Commercial Tenant Improvements or a New Location2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Los Angeles Area Commercial Development News – September 2016

This month we look at the opening of PizzaRev's 41st location in Thousand Oaks, planned commercial development at the 26-acre LA Time's printing plant near the Arts District, and spotlight Ventura County office suites at Moorpark's Condor Corporate Center. 41st Pizza Rev Opens in Thousand Oaks, CA Thousand Oaks is the latest California neighborhood to [...]

Los Angeles Area Commercial Development News – September 20162024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

More Los Angeles Commercial Construction Set for Arts District

The upswing in Los Angeles commercial construction and development is especially noticeable in the once-industrial and gritty LA Arts District where yet another new mixed-use development is planned. 676 South Mateo St - Google Maps The Los Angeles' Arts District continues to be a hotbed for proposed development and Los Angeles commercial construction projects. [...]

More Los Angeles Commercial Construction Set for Arts District2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

4 Useful Tips for Renewing an Office Space Lease

70% of expiring office space leases are renewed. Renewing an office space lease seemingly makes life easy for both the tenant and landlord. However, this doesn't mean renewal is without complications. Be sure to utilize these four tips when an office space lease renewal is nearing. Compare Costs & Risks of Staying vs. Leaving If [...]

4 Useful Tips for Renewing an Office Space Lease2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

5 Things to Know About Tenant Improvement Allowances

Having trouble understanding commercial real estate interior improvements? You're not alone. A lot of factors impact how much you'll get from a landlord and the best way to move forward. Here are 5 things to know about tenant improvement allowances. Interior improvements for commercial real estate properties can be complicated. Especially office tenant improvements. Many [...]

5 Things to Know About Tenant Improvement Allowances2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Applying the 80/20 Rule to Tenant Improvements in Los Angeles

John Scatoloni of Encon Commercial Real Estate service recently recommended the 80-20 Rule for Tenant Improvements. Learn how this approach can help you avoid costly buildouts and the TI allowance traps far too common in office space leases. Tenant improvement allowance is an often overlooked part of leasing an office space. If a build-out is [...]

Applying the 80/20 Rule to Tenant Improvements in Los Angeles2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate & Construction News – August 2016

As a service to our website visitors, H.W. Holmes, Inc. will be curating a monthly breakdown of Ventura, Santa Barbara, & Los Angeles commercial real estate and construction news. Rexford Industrial Acquires Five-Building Industrial Complex in Orange County Rexford Industrial recently announced the acquisition of a 5-property industrial complex in Orange County for $40.1 million. [...]

Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate & Construction News – August 20162024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Great Restaurants Share These Two Restaurant Design Traits

Successful restaurants have two commonly overlooked restaurant design traits. These two factors are responsible for everything from mood and ambiance to traffic flow and food presentation. Still aren't quite sure what we're talking about? Read on... A restaurant's success is more than just great food and service. Restaurant design is an all-too-often overlooked ingredient in [...]

Great Restaurants Share These Two Restaurant Design Traits2024-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

Adaptive Reuse Office Remodeling vs. New Office Construction

Most commercial contractors would agree that the current office construction/remodeling market is dominated by the “creative office.” What’s “in” right now is the adaptive reuse office remodeling. Repurposing older buildings full of architectural charm and character. The conversion of older buildings into creative office space is being seen throughout the Southern California region. Some Los [...]

Adaptive Reuse Office Remodeling vs. New Office Construction2017-01-05T05:41:23+00:00
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