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What’s an OLD CAR?

A fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care under the law. It requires an agent to act in your best interest at all times, even when doing so may not benefit them personally. One of the clearest ways to understand these obligations is through the OLD CAR acronym.

Using D.U.S.T. to Evaluate Commercial Real Estate

One of the clearest ways to evaluate a property’s intrinsic value is through the D.U.S.T. framework, which stands for Demand, Utility, Scarcity, and Transferability. This approach, rooted in real estate appraisal, helps investors, developers, and brokers understand what truly makes a property valuable in any market environment.

What Is Commercial Real Estate?

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is any property used for business operations—whether that’s generating income, running a company, housing inventory, or providing professional services. Unlike residential real estate, which focuses on where people live, CRE focuses on where people work and where money is made.

Understanding CRE gives investors, business owners, and landlords a major advantage. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what commercial real estate is, how it works, and how it differs from residential.

Hedge Your Money Against Inflation: Why Tangible Assets Win in Every Economy

Inflation isn’t just an economic word the news throws around — it’s a silent force that slowly eats away at your savings, your purchasing power, and your financial peace of mind. The good news? You can protect yourself. In fact, people have been hedging against inflation for centuries, and history gives us some powerful lessons.

One of the clearest examples comes from a moment in time that feels extreme… yet surprisingly relevant to today.

5 Costly Mistakes Landlords Make During Lease Negotiations

In commercial real estate, the lease negotiation process can make or break the long-term profitability of an investment. Whether you’re leasing a retail suite, office building, or industrial property, the terms you negotiate will determine your cash flow, tenant stability, and future property value. Unfortunately, many landlords rush the process, leaving money—and control—on the table.

Utility Wars: How Electricity & Water Utilities are Reshaping CRE

Today, the new heavyweight champion is the data center — the backbone of AI, cloud computing, and our increasingly digital world. But while these massive facilities are redefining what valuable real estate looks like, they’re also creating an entirely new problem: they’re running out of power and water.

And that’s not an exaggeration.

The Effects of a Government Shutdown on CRE

A government shutdown sends ripples across multiple sectors of the economy — and commercial real estate (CRE) is no exception. From delayed federal payments to shaken investor confidence, even a short-term shutdown can affect leasing activity, financing, and property values. Understanding these impacts helps both landlords and tenants prepare for potential instability.

The Tariff Tightrope: How Trade Barriers Are Reshaping CRE

In recent years, rising tariffs have become a central tool of U.S. trade policy. While much of the debate focuses on manufacturing, consumer goods, or macroeconomic effects, commercial real estate (CRE) sits in a complex middle ground: both exposed to headwinds and potentially positioned to benefit in niche ways.

Building Strong Tenant–Landlord Relationships in Commercial Real

Discover how landlords and tenants can build strong relationships in commercial real estate. Learn about lease negotiations, property management, and long-term success.

Understanding Cap Rates in Commercial Real Estate

In commercial real estate, few terms get tossed around more than Cap Rate. Short for Capitalization Rate, it’s the go-to metric investors use to size up deals quickly. But while cap rates are simple to calculate, understanding them deeply can make or break an investment decision.

How to Underwrite a Multi-Family Deal for Investment

Underwriting is the process of analyzing a property to determine if it’s a good investment. For multi-family real estate, this means digging into the numbers, understanding the story behind them, and projecting what the property could produce in the future.

Owner Financing in Commercial Real Estate: A Practical Guide

Owner financing is one of the most flexible and creative tools in commercial real estate transactions. Instead of working with a traditional bank or institutional lender, you negotiate directly with the property owner—streamlining the process, reducing red tape, and opening the door for creative deal structures that work for both parties.

1031 Exchange Explained: The Savvy Investor’s Secret Weapon

This powerful tool lets real estate investors defer capital gains taxes when they sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds into another like‑kind property. Done right, you can roll gains forward indefinitely, growing your portfolio without the tax drag. Done wrong… and you’ll be writing a big check to Uncle Sam. Let’s break it down step‑by‑step.

EBITDA Explained: “How Much Is Your Business Worth? Here's the DIY Way to Find Out”

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder what my business is actually worth…” — you’re not alone. Whether you're prepping to sell, bringing on a partner, or just curious, knowing your business’s value is smart. The good news? You don’t need a fancy MBA or overpriced consultant to figure it out — just a few numbers, a little math, and maybe a strong cup of coffee.

How to Secure a Commercial SBA Loan as a Small Business Owner

If you're wondering how to get an SBA Loan, you’re in the right place. Here’s a clear breakdown of the SBA loan process and what it takes to secure one for your next commercial property.

How to Invest In Commercial Real Estate

Whether you’re chasing mailbox money or building an empire, underwriting a commercial real estate investment is where the rubber meets the road. It’s the part where you stop dreaming and start dealing. Here’s how to do it like a pro.

How to Lease Commercial Real Estate

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the complete process of leasing a commercial property, and show how working with a trusted partner like us can save you time, money, and stress.

Modified Gross Lease Explained: The Hybrid Lease Every Investor Should Know

Ever wonder what a Modified Gross Lease really is—and why it matters to tenants and landlords? In this quick and powerful breakdown, we’ll explain how this flexible lease structure splits expenses between both parties, giving you the best of both worlds between a NNN lease and a full-service lease. Whether you're leasing your first space or managing a portfolio, understanding this lease type can save you money and headaches.

Understanding GP & LP: The Foundation of Syndicated Deals

Are you looking to raise capital or invest in a syndication? Understanding the roles of General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) is critical in real estate, venture capital, and private equity deals.

Triple Net Leases(NNN) Explained

Whether you're new to commercial real estate or a broker guiding clients, this breakdown will help you understand the benefits, risks, and structure of NNN leases.

The Art of Closing the Perfect CRE Sale

At Berkshire Hathaway NM Commercial Real Estate, we don’t just close commercial deals—we perfect them.

How to Close a Commercial Lease Deal: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success

Whether you're leasing office space, retail property, or industrial real estate, understanding the key stages in the deal lifecycle can mean the difference between success and setbacks. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to close a commercial lease deal effectively.

State of the Market April 2025

A quick assessment on what we here at Berkshire Hathaway NM Commercial Real Estate believe the markets will look like in the future and trending factors that support these predictions. Buckle up.