Christmas Decorations for Your Commercial Property
Christmas is here and stores and businesses love to show their holiday spirit during the holiday season. It can be... Continue reading→
Electrical Systems in Aging Buildings Can Cause Problems
Electrical Systems in aging buildings can cause problems if they are not updated. Investing in the proper resources can help... Continue reading→
Cyber Safety this Holiday Season
Cyber Safety is crucial this time of year. Cybercriminals go where the money is. During the busy holiday season, that... Continue reading→
Adjusting Income Statements – Turning Loss Into Profit
Suppose that a company’s income statements show that the business lost money — but you know the company is successful... Continue reading→
Watch for Winter Damage in Commercial Properties
Winter damage is common in commercial buildings. The harsh winter season is approaching, and your commercial properties must be protected.... Continue reading→
Construction Software: Is It Time To Buy or Upgrade?
Let’s look at the benefits of adding or upgrading construction software. The ability to install advanced technology and software that... Continue reading→
Common Commercial Property Problems and How to Fix Them
Let’s look at some common commercial property problems and how to fix them. Inevitable problems will arise when you own... Continue reading→
New Phase I ESA Standards: What You Should Know
The Upcoming Revised Phase I ESA (Environmental Site Assessment) Standard Over the next weeks and months, you’ll likely be hearing... Continue reading→
Property Management : Roof Preventative Maintenance
Proper roof preventive maintenance is the key to making a roof last. The goal is to identify problems before they... Continue reading→
October 2021 Solar Incentive Programs – UPDATE
In 2021, wind and solar energy continued to replace polluting sources of energy – growing from 11% to 15% (EIA... Continue reading→
EIDL Program Changes Mean New Benefits for Businesses
The EIDL – Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is still up and running with some new modifications. You, like all... Continue reading→
How to Prepare Your Property for Inclement Weather
Take steps now to prepare your property for inclement weather and help keep your tenants safe. Here are some ways... Continue reading→
WCRE THIRD QUARTER 2021 REPORT
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY & PHILLY MARKETS’ ANTICIPATED COMEBACK DELAYED BY DELTA VARIANT Investment Activity & Large Transactions Regained Steam, While... Continue reading→
Budgeting for Parking Lot Maintenance
You should be budgeting for parking lot maintenance in the spring now! Every year maintenance projects pile up. Most managers... Continue reading→
Selling Your Business: When Is It Time to Sell?
Selling your business; If you own a business, it is likely to be your most significant asset. Yet often when... Continue reading→
Protecting Vacant Commercial Real Estate
In a time when layoffs and foreclosures are widespread, your firm may be forced to manage your vacant commercial real... Continue reading→
The Modern Office Space: Optimized for Your Workforce
As more people return to work, the modern office space should be tailored to their changing needs. For example, nearly... Continue reading→
Benefits of Remote Working for Employees and Employers
The number of people remote working as full-time employees is rapidly increasing as seen with digital workplace group’s 2008 report.... Continue reading→
Moving Your Company to a New Location
Moving your company can be a huge undertaking, and management often despises the thought of relocation due to the disruption... Continue reading→
Renewable Energy and the Pennsylvania Fossil Fuel Industry
Let’s examine the barriers to renewable energy in Pennsylvania and how they are directly tied to the fossil fuel industries.... Continue reading→
When Your Tenant is a Healthcare Provider
As a result of an aging population and evolving retail landscape, healthcare leasing has become an attractive option for many... Continue reading→
6 Apps for Busy Business Professionals
Let’s look at some apps to help you increase workplace productivity. As a business owner, it can be hard to... Continue reading→
What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Clients have been recently asking me what to do if you lose your job. You know, when business appraisers like... Continue reading→
2021 Solar Incentive Programs – UPDATE
Here is an update on the 2021 solar incentive programs in NJ and PA. The US solar industry has doubled... Continue reading→
Computer Security: Keeping Your Business Safe
In the age of information, computer security is essential. The amount of damage a cyber-attack or hacker can inflict ranges... Continue reading→
Creating a Safe Environment for Returning Employees Post Covid
How to you make a safe environment for returning employees? As vaccinations increase and coronavirus cases wane, many businesses are... Continue reading→
Parking Lot Maintenance – 6 Reasons to Maintain Your Asphalt
It is easy to overlook parking lot maintenance when managing or owning a business. Oftentimes, parking lot maintenance is an... Continue reading→
Beware of the Riparian Claim on NJ Waterfront Properties
We have all heard the news. The demand for homes is high, and inevitably, prices are rising to meet that... Continue reading→
Choosing the Best Flooring for Your Office Remodel
Let’s look at choosing the best flooring for your office remodel. If you own a space that’s used for commercial... Continue reading→
Radon and Its Effects on Your Commercial Property
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is estimated to be present in one out of every 15 U.S.... Continue reading→
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Contractor for Your Commercial Renovation
Hiring a contractor for your commercial renovation project can be tricky, especially with so many to choose from. However, finding... Continue reading→
Are You Facing an Office Relocation Project?
The daunting task of managing your office relocation project can be overwhelming, time consuming, and expensive. There are many questions... Continue reading→
Hiring a Child or Family Member Post COVID
We often suggest to our closely held business owners they consider hiring a child or other family members to work... Continue reading→
Who Is Responsible for Renovations in Commercial Leases?
As a commercial landlord, you want to ensure your tenants have a well-maintained space where they can run their business.... Continue reading→
Understanding Section 45L & Section 179D Tax Credits
The recently enacted Covid-19 relief package titled “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” has extended the Federal Energy Tax Credit (Section 45L)... Continue reading→
Philadelphia’s Building Energy Performance Policy
Understanding Philadelphia’s Building Energy Performance Policy. As cities and municipalities look to implement solutions that will reduce carbon emissions, Pennoni... Continue reading→
Prevent Loss with Sprinkler Systems in Commercial Buildings
Retrofitting your property with fire sprinkler systems or demanding their addition into your newly built property—might add expenses today but... Continue reading→
Leasing a Historic Building for Your Business
Let’s explore the Pros and Cons of Leasing a Historic Building for Your Business. What Is a Historic Building? What... Continue reading→
Commercial Parking Lots: 4 Things You Should Know
When it comes to commercial parking lots, a well-paved and maintained parking lot has a greater impact on the customer... Continue reading→
WCRE FIRST QUARTER 2021 REPORT
WCRE FIRST QUARTER 2021 REPORT: SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY & PHILLY MARKETS DOWN DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, BUT NOT OUT Good... Continue reading→
Tips for Renovating Commercial Office Space
Let’s look at some tips for renovating commercial office space. Commercial office spaces come in all shapes and sizes, but... Continue reading→
Importance of the Tenant Representative in Commercial Real Estate
Let’s look at the importance of the tenant representative in commercial real estate transactions. You may think that you don’t... Continue reading→
Real Property Definition in Relation to 1031 Exchanges
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) amended §1031 like-kind exchanges to restrict the applicability to real property, but... Continue reading→
Calculating a Commercial Real Estate Valuation
How is a commercial real estate valuation calculated and what can you do to get it right? Knowledge is power... Continue reading→
Your Complete Guide to Commercial Property Maintenance
WCRE and RENOVATED proudly present your guide to commercial property maintenance. Property maintenance is a part of owning any commercial... Continue reading→
Understanding New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”)
On February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed recreational adult-use cannabis bills into law. The law establishes a five-member Cannabis Regulatory... Continue reading→
Management of Office Decommissioning Due to Covid-19
Many companies are considering office decommissioning strategies and many of us are questioning whether the office landscape will ever be... Continue reading→
Office Relocation During COVID-19
Every move is challenging, but an office move has so many moving parts to it that it can seem like... Continue reading→
How to Prepare Your Parking Lot Post Winter
Did you prepare your parking lot for winter? Most property owners neglect this because many property managers and commercial property... Continue reading→
Working With a Commercial Real Estate Broker
Do you want to rent a commercial property for your business? If so, you need to make an important decision.... Continue reading→
CDC Provides Guidance on Building Ventilation
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a webpage providing guidance on building ventilation to reduce COVID-19... Continue reading→
PPP Loan Forgiveness – Key Takeaways for Small Businesses
Questions about PPP loan forgiveness? Here’s the direction from us you were waiting for. On January 19th, the SBA issued... Continue reading→
PA Senate Passes $900M Relief Bill
The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a measure that would allocate $145 million in grants to small businesses including... Continue reading→
Utilizing Big Data in Commercial Real Estate
Let’s look at how you can utilize big data in commercial real estate. Over the past few years, new computer... Continue reading→
Change to the Bankruptcy Code Protects Landlords
Let’s look at how a temporary change to the bankruptcy code protects landlords. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA),... Continue reading→
Why Reviews Matter in Business
Let’s examine why reviews matter to consumers. The wide-spread and long-lasting effects of COVID-19 remain to be seen, but one... Continue reading→
Evaluating the Lowest Priced Proposals for Asphalt Paving
Let’s look at evaluating the lowest priced proposals for asphalt paving. You have head it before: QUALITY, SERVICE or PRICE... Continue reading→
Should Employers Require Employees to Be Vaccinated
Should employers require employees to be vaccinated? The first doses of the Coronavirus vaccines have been shipped across the country... Continue reading→
The Benefits of Moving to a Saas Model for Your Business
A strong IT infrastructure is a component of facility efficiency that can often slip under the radar. In this piece,... Continue reading→
Benefits of Solar for Commercial Properties
What are the benefits of solar for commercial properties in NJ and PA now that the 2020 has caused so... Continue reading→
