Research consistently shows that the act of giving is its own reward. A study in 2007, for example, found that donating to charities spikes "neural activity in areas linked to reward processing," and that if the gift is given voluntarily, then the neural activity increases even more, producing a feel-good state for the body called [...]
Commercial real estate is booming and for a few different, but encouraging, reasons. Current demand for space is outpacing its availability. Just over the first quarter of 2019 vacancies across the US shrunk by 20 basis points. This is causing two developments. First, the current space available has higher value. Second, developers are [...]
A stitch in time saves nine or, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These old cliches point out the value of preventative maintenance as opposed to dealing with a full-blown problem. Such issues are often experienced with commercial real estate. A leaky faucet can be fixed with a fifty cent washer, [...]
In commercial real estate, a critical element to the success of an investment is the lease agreement. The landlord must charge enough through the lease to be viable, but not charge so much that the expenses are onerous and reduce the profitability and stability of the tenants. There are many ways to manage this dynamic, [...]
Online shopping has revolutionized the way consumers access goods and information, but is this revolution experiencing a reversal? People enjoy the ease of shopping and learning at their convenience. Part of what makes online shopping great is the same phenomenon that drives shoppers to local stores: instant gratification. Studies find that shoppers’ need for instant [...]
Are Silicon Valley’s woes expanding in-person commerce? Perhaps. Online retailers are moving to brick and mortar in part due to well-publicized scandals involving Facebook and other social media platforms. Consumers are losing confidence that their privacy, identities, and tendencies are safe when they shop online. This combines with the movement towards, well, more movement. People [...]
The three rules of real estate are location, location, and location. Even though this has become cliche, it is cliche because it is true. But, what does that really mean in the context of commercial real estate and what other factors are critical for successful investing? Here are several keys we at Eidi Properties focus [...]
Certain business and economic conditions influence our business model at Eidi Properties, therefore we keep a close eye on key variables. Although there have been some economic scares recently, there are many reasons for aspects of the economy to be optimistic. For borrowers, the recent economic projections are hopeful. After a year that included several [...]
Former four-star Army General and U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell said, "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." At Eidi Properties, we stand firmly by this statement. As a company that has existed for more than two decades, we have worked very hard [...]
After Sears’ bankruptcy questions abound as to the viability of the commercial real estate landscape. Many investors are wondering, has the digital age made “Big Box” brick and mortar shopping obsolete? The answer is a resounding no. Sears, Toys R Us and similar large-box, one-stop shopping stores are more compass than a canary in the [...]
