Operating Your Business During Construction

Operating Your Business During Construction

Are you considering modernizing and re-configuring your office space, but think there is no practical way to shut down the office for construction? Here are some suggestions. Of course, I don’t know your complete circumstances but I can tell you that it is...
Do We Really Need a Building Permit?

Do We Really Need a Building Permit?

There are several reasons that you should always obtain a building permit for construction.  To be clear, we are not talking about redecoration, so tasks such as painting, carpeting, wall repair, ceiling repair, or replacing a door fall into this category. ...
The Last Month…..What a Blur!

The Last Month…..What a Blur!

Wow! What a blur the past month has been. Hurricane warnings, getting ready, trees falling, power outages, cable outages, eating out, gas lines, gas rationing, and well, you know the rest. We all have many stories to tell. Hopefully, you are well on your way to...
Four Stages of Real Estate Acquisition

Four Stages of Real Estate Acquisition

Whether you are represented by an exclusive real estate broker, a corporate real estate department, or a paid consultant, your representative should be responsible for the four major stages of the real estate acquisition cycle. THE FIRST STAGE The first stage is a...
How Do You Choose A Commercial Real Estate Agent?

How Do You Choose A Commercial Real Estate Agent?

When an assignment takes us out of our home territory of Long Island, we like to choose a  commercial real estate agent carefully. In that case, we often need the expertise of a local agent to assist us with properties, zoning, economic development opportunities...