April 21st, 2011 | Category Articles, News, Recent Transactions

Retail Bucks U.S. Trends in Tallahassee Marketplace

By Francis Rentz, CCIM Managing Director – Senior Advisor Sperry Van Ness | SouthLand Commercial

Downtown Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE – Since the beginning of the recession several years back, all commercial real estate markets have been affected by a reduced demand for office, apartment and retail space across the nation. The apartment and [...]

March 29th, 2011 | Category Articles, News

Office space demand is paving way for higher lease rates in Tallahassee

Some 3 msf of Tallahassee office space is leased by the state of Florida.

The Tallahassee office market consists of approximately 6.8 msf of private sector office space (buildings 20,000sf or greater), 3 msf of which is leased by the state of Florida. The state owns and occupies an additional 5 msf [...]

December 31st, 2010 | Category News

Tax Law Changes may help Commercial Real Estate

On Dec. 17, President Obama signed an $859 billion tax cut and stimulus package that should strengthen commercial real estate and spur economic recovery. The legislation includes two tax extensions that will significantly influence the commercial real estate sector: the continuation of the 15 percent tax rate on capital gains through 2012, [...]

November 23rd, 2010 | Category News

For Investors looking to profit…the key is Timing, Timing, Timing

If you have, bought, sold, traded or even remotely been around real estate, you know the phrase “Location, Location, Location.” While this old adage couldn’t be more true when it comes to identifying great real estate, I am often asked the question “how do I identify opportunities in this marketplace?”

For investors [...]

November 15th, 2010 | Category News

SVN Forges Strategic Alliance with GreenPoint Partners to Deliver Sustainability Solutions For Commercial Real Estate Owners and Users

Sperry Van Ness International has joined the GreenPoint Network, an alliance of real estate firms dedicated to helping clients achieve profitable sustainability. SVN Advisors in over 150 offices nationwide will receive training and resources to help clients identify energy initiatives that reduce operating expenses, increase building values, and capture financial incentives. GreenPoint’s engineers will perform energy audits and implement energy efficiency projects and solar installations. [...]