Four trends changing retail and what it means for commercial real estate: Part 1
Last week we looked at some recent retail transactions in Boulder that suggest quite a change to Boulder’s landscape. In this post, we explore some trends changing retail and what this means for commercial real estate investors, particularly in Boulder. There is no question that online shopping continues to grow. In 2010, there were 34 billion visits to U.S. stores. By 2013, there were 17.6 billion (according to Elite Wealth Management). But other trends suggest that retail is not dying, but just shifting its role. It is critical for commercial real estate investors to understand the factors – including product, industry and
What is a 1031 Exchange and will it work for you?
A 1031 Exchange is a relatively simple addition to the process
How tax reform will impact commercial real estate
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed December 20 of 2017, means big changes to the tax code. Real Estate leans heavily on taxes to propel investments. Let’s take a look at how a few things from the tax reform will impact commercial real estate. REIT REIT don’t tell Many commercial real estate investors use REITs (Real Estate Income Trusts). REITs provide income to investors in the form of dividends from things like rent and mortgage interest (but not from capital gains when properties are sold). The tax reform offers a lower tax rate on the dividends they pay out. Bottom