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 [...]
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 [...]
Business degrees and MBAs are often seen as validation for business success — and rightfully so. Business schools provide important knowledge and background to help future entrepreneurs navigate the challenging landscape. However, many successful business people will point to a different influence when asked about their path. Often, prosperous business people learned as protégés [...]
