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Practical insights for business owners navigating commercial real estate.
Everything You Need to Know About Tenant Improvement Allowances
A tenant improvement allowance can help cover buildout costs, but the dollar amount is only part of the story. Here's what business owners need to know about how TI allowances work, who manages the work, and when the landlord pays.
Is Subleasing Commercial Space Right for Your Business?
A commercial sublease can offer lower rent, but the savings only matter after you account for improvements, the remaining lease term, and what happens when the sublease ends. Here's how to evaluate whether subleasing is right for your business.
Why Work With VIA Commercial Real Estate
After 14 years and 900+ transactions, I kept seeing business owners make costly real estate decisions without the guidance they deserved. That's why I started VIA — and why we begin every engagement with your vision, not a property search.
Beyond the Walls: Calculating Square Footage
The process of calculating square footage involves more than measuring the inside of the space. Here's what every tenant needs to know.
Understanding NNN Leases: Costs & Calculations Explained
Calculating the total monthly rent cost when signing a NNN lease can be confusing. Here's what you need to know about Triple Net leases.
Investing In Your Future: Pros and Cons of Property Ownership for Your Business
Deciding whether to purchase a building for your business is a significant milestone. Here's a balanced look at the pros and cons of commercial property ownership.
What Every Tenant Must Know Before Leasing Commercial Real Estate
Leasing commercial space isn't like renting an apartment—it's more like buying a property. Here's why every tenant needs to understand the difference.
Colorado's Industrial Real Estate Market Is Changing: What Business Owners Should Know
Colorado's industrial market is shifting—more available space, changing demand from cannabis and brewing, and a gap between landlord expectations and tenant willingness. Here's what business owners should know before leasing, renewing, or relocating.
Patio Vibes: Is It Necessary For Business Success?
By carefully considering the costs and benefits, you can decide if creating patio vibes is the key to unlocking business success.
SBA Lending and Real Estate: Is It the Right Choice for Your Business?
Purchasing a commercial building for your business can be a strategic move. Here's what you need to know about SBA financing — including the pros, cons, and general loan terms.
Looking to Lease? Why You Should Hire a Commercial Real Estate Agent
The process of finding the right space for your business can be overwhelming. Here's why engaging a professional commercial real estate agent is a smart move for any tenant.
How to Network with Confidence: Four Must-Do's for Business Owners
Networking doesn't have to be overwhelming. Follow these simple guidelines to make more and better connections.
Why Real Estate Shouldn't Be Your First Investment
I'm a huge believer in real estate. But here's the thing: it shouldn't be your first move. Here's the ideal investment order of operations.
Why Every Business Owner Should Do a Year-End Review
As the year comes to a close, most business owners are already thinking ahead. But before you rush into what's next, there's one step that often gets skipped — and it might be the most important one: Looking back.
The Great Return: Should Your Business Call Employees Back to the Office
Every day, we hear about another company asking its employees to spend more time working in the office. This ongoing shift is not only reshaping employees' routines but also transforming the commercial real estate market.
Fear Creates Opportunity: How to Embrace the Bugs
My daughter is terrified of bugs. And as I explained her fear to her, it hit me — this is the same conversation I have with real estate clients all the time.
The Big Scary Thing: Embracing Your Fears to Live the Life of Your Dreams
Two years ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life — uprooting my business and family from Boulder. Facing that fear was the best thing I ever did.
My Why: How Disneyland Inspires My Business
Disneyland is where my family connects and creates magic together. These trips are why I invest in real estate — and why I do what I do.
Why You Need a Real Estate Guide — Not a Bulldog
Commercial real estate leasing or buying can feel overwhelming. Learn why business owners need a trusted guide—not an aggressive broker—to secure great deals.
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Questions Colorado Business Owners Ask
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from business owners navigating commercial real estate.