CFOs have a highly focused perspective on the business world. They should…they’re no longer just focused merely on corporate finance, and haven’t been for quite some time! I recently had the pleasure of attending a meeting of fifteen finance executives from various industries, both public and private companies. This particular group of finance executives was [...]
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The economy and the commercial real estate markets can be treacherous these days. With buildings failing and landlords going into bankruptcy, companies must be incredibly diligent when acquiring real estate for lease or ownership. While many commercial buildings are, indeed, experiencing very serious financial challenges these days, many remain financially sound. Despite the above, it [...]
As a commercial real estate broker, you probably consider yourself to be professional, fair, open, and honest. Are you also transparent? Completely? Follow these questions and comments and decide for yourself just how transparent you are and whether your clients view you the same way. Can you describe the basic principles behind Sarbanes-Oxley? Do you [...]
Why would any landlord, whether in distress or not, agree to renegotiate a tenant’s lease? Afterall, didn’t the landlord and tenant most likely spend a lot of time, energy, and resources negotiating that lease the first time around? Why would a landlord agree to change lease terms, especially if doing so would probably include lowering [...]
Engage in sale / lease back transactions?! Now? Are you kidding?! Why would a company seek to sell property at a time when prices are lower than they’ve been in decades? Does that make sense? Would any rational board of directors approve of a transaction where the company would sell its property at below the [...]
