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Market Report – Baton Rouge, LA – May 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is down 7.41% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $505.3M at the end of May 2024 vs. $545.8M at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is down 3.78% The trailing 12 month sale count was 382 at the end of May 2024 vs. 397 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Market-Report-Baton-Rouge-LA-May-2024.pdf" attachment_id="11836"...

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Market Report – Lafayette, LA – May 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is steady. The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $368.5M at the end of May 2024. Overall Deal Velocity is down 2.61% The trailing 12 month sale count was 336 at the end of May 2024 vs. 345 at the end of the prior month.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Market-Report-Lafayette-LA-May-2024.pdf" attachment_id="11835" viewer_width=100% viewer_height=800px fullscreen=true download=true print=true]...

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Why Do Commercial Real Estate Loans Have Balloon Payments?

What is a Balloon Payment? A balloon payment is a large lump sum due at the end of a loan's term, significantly larger than the regular monthly payments made during the loan period. This structure allows for lower monthly payments, making it an attractive option for many borrowers.  Commercial balloon loans usually span three to ten years or more, though monthly payments...

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Selling Your Commercial Property: Tenant Occupied vs. Vacant

Commercial property owners and investors often find themselves weighing the decision to sell their rental properties. Evaluating your portfolio during shifting market conditions is important to maximize returns on your investments. But one question that comes up frequently during this process is whether to sell your property while it’s tenant occupied, or wait until it's vacant. Selling Occupied Properties Selling a property...

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What Commercial Real Estate Makes the Most Money?

Commercial Real Estate is a broad industry that covers a lot of asset classes and property types. Many people are interested in knowing what commercial properties are the most profitable. Understanding the reasons why certain sectors perform higher than others can help support your success in an ever-fluctuating market. Here are some of the property types that perform well and...

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How to Determine Current Market Lease Rates Per Square Foot in Commercial Real Estate

Understanding the market lease rates allows both landlords and tenants to make well-informed decisions when it comes to leasing commercial properties in your market. On the subreddit r/CommercialRealEstate, users discussed the best approach to determining these numbers.  Here are some of the tools and methods to get the numbers right. Engage with Brokers for Insider Knowledge One of the most reliable ways...

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The Best Websites to Find Commercial Land for Sale

If you’re looking to develop or invest in commercial land, it’s great to have access to reliable and comprehensive listings. On the subreddit r/realestateinvesting, user fasteddy7283 asked for recommendations for the best online resource or tool to buy land in the United States. These are some of the top websites where you can find commercial land for sale online. 1. Crexi Crexi...

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Market Report – New Orleans, LA – April 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is steady The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $731.5M at the end of Apr 2024. Overall Deal Velocity is steady The trailing 12 month sale count was 398 at the end of Apr 2024.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Market-Report-New-Orleans-LA-April-2024.pdf" attachment_id="11598" viewer_width=100% viewer_height=800px fullscreen=true download=true print=true]...

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Market Report – Baton Rouge, LA – April 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is down 7.73% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $545.8M at the end of Apr 2024 vs. $591.5M at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is steady The trailing 12 month sale count was 397 at the end of Apr 2024.   [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Market-Report-Baton-Rouge-LA-April-2024.pdf" attachment_id="11597" viewer_width=100% viewer_height=800px fullscreen=true download=true print=true]...

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Market Report – Columbus, OH – April 2024

Overall Dollar Volume is down 1.5% The trailing 12 month total dollar volume of sales was $1.336B at the end of Apr 2024 vs. $1.356B at the end of the prior month. Overall Deal Velocity is down 1.07% The trailing 12 month sale count was 554 at the end of Apr 2024 vs. 560 at the end of the prior month. [pdfjs-viewer url="https://elifinrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Market-Report-Columbus-OH-April-2024.pdf" attachment_id="11596"...

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