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What is a Letter of Intent in Commercial Real Estate?

Posted on August 3, 2025

You’ve found the perfect space for your business—maybe an office with room to grow or a retail location in a bustling part of town. Just as you’re ready to make a move, your broker says you need to submit a “Letter of Intent.” Suddenly, the process feels daunting. What does this document really mean for […]

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Understanding Types of Commercial Leases

Posted on October 17, 2024

Are you ready to take the next step and move your business out of your basement and into a professional office space? Finding the right commercial lease property should come next. Acquiring professional space for business purposes is often a point of confusion when it comes to understanding the required lease agreements. It’s time to […]

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What is a Master Lease Agreement?

Posted on August 28, 2024

Investing in commercial real estate is an effective way to not only expand an investment portfolio but also enter into the commercial real estate market in a way that results in positive financial growth. Don’t have a huge chunk of cash to pay for a piece of commercial property? A master lease agreement may be […]

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The Benefits of Mixed Use Developments

Posted on January 1, 2023

As the population continues to grow, developers are always looking for ways to get the biggest bang for their buck. Increasingly, they are turning to mixed used developments including residential and commercial spaces, especially in urban settings. The mixed used development concept is nothing new, but it continues to be a popular choice for developers […]

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What Is a Flex Property?

Posted on August 7, 2022

What is Flex Property? If you’ve been around the commercial real estate world for any period of time, you’ve likely heard the term “flex property” or “flex space.” But what does that mean? For some business owners, purchasing or leasing commercial office space can be challenging, especially if their business is in an industry where […]

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What Is a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage?

Posted on June 18, 2022

 Looking to buy, sell, or lease commercial property in Utah? Partnering with a professional commercial real estate brokerage simplifies the complex process of negotiating leases, managing listings, and closing transactions. Whether you’re a business owner, investor, or landlord, a qualified commercial real estate broker can provide local market insights, handle commercial property valuation, and […]

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate

Posted on February 14, 2022

Over nearly the past two years, the world has changed. As the COVID-19 pandemic sent millions of workers home, owners of commercial real estate work have had to deal with the fallout. And many wonder what the future holds. Will working from home become the norm or will employers welcome their employees back into shared […]

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How Do Commercial Loans Work?

Posted on October 8, 2021

Whether you’re ready to expand your current business operations, move locations or simply renovate the building you already occupy, finding the correct financing is essential. As a small business owner, you know how important it is to be financially smart, especially when it comes to debt. That’s why commercial real estate loans are the best […]

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Utah’s Economic Resilience

Posted on September 29, 2021

Friends and Clients: As we continue to push forward and put the last year behind us, I think it’s important to take the time to recognize, and be grateful for, the great state in which we live… or do business… or own real estate 😊!  Below is a report that outlines how well Utah has […]

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2Q21 Newmark Salt Lake Office Report

Posted on July 19, 2021

Friends- Pretty wild that we’re halfway through the summer- on the downhill slope of getting back to school even.  Our market here in Utah continues to improve and many other markets are following Utah’s example of “getting back to the office” sooner-than-later.  Below is a link that references JP Morgan’s directive to do so, with […]

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