Pandemic Flu: Communications Planning and Emergency Preparedness are the Best Insurance Policies

After Katrina and 9/11, one would imagine that businesses were shocked into understanding the significance of improved crisis communications planning. Yet according to a survey by the Conference Board, one quarter of companies worldwide lacked a pandemic flu preparedness plan. In the event of a pandemic, commercial building owners and property management companies have a significant responsibility to ensure the well-being of their properties, employees, tenants and guests. So the difference between responsibility and liability lies in whether there are tested emergency response procedures, a clear chain of command, systems to ensure the accurate flow of information, and well-managed media and tenant communications.

What is a Commercial Mortgage?

A commercial mortgage is similar in principle to a residential mortgage except it is used to purchase a property or to raise capital for commercial purposes rather than domestic purposes. As with residential mortgages, the lender retains rights to the property until the loan is repaid in full.

Is This The REIT Investment? - Real Estate Investment Trusts and Investing in UK Commercial Property

If you're looking to invest in commercial property (shops, offices etc - not 'buy to let' residential) you currently have a couple of main options (apart from buying the whole property itself).

Steel Church Buildings

Steel church buildings are one of the cost effective solutions among religious organizations. These pre-fabricated and custom-designed structures are designed to accommodate all worship needs. Erecting steel church buildings help to save a lot of money. Customers also enjoy numerous advantages over churches erected using traditional building methods.

Commercial Real Estate Loans - 12 Problems to Avoid

This article describes 12 recurring problems with commercial real estate loans that business borrowers and their advisors need to anticipate before it is too late. Commercial borrowers should attempt to avoid potential commercial mortgage problems like the ones described in this article.

The Avenue at Westchase - Tampa FL

Finally after many years of waiting The Avenue at Westchase is here. Resident of Westchase in Tampa FL are very excited about their new upscale shopping center. Restaurants, business, and stores have been moving in and many more are scheduled.

Real Estate 101 - Why Should You Invest In Commercial Property?

Why invest in Commercial Real Estate? In a word, appreciation. No make that that three words. Appreciation. Cash Flow.

How To Purchase Commercial Investment Property

Many investors believe changing asset classes into commercial property represent a good alternative for repositioning a real estate portfolio. There are many ways to think about how to purchase commercial investment property. In this article we look at a few of the more interesting strategies we have seen.

San Diego Commercial Rental Property

If you are looking to diversify your real estate investment portfolio, a step toward the San Diego commercial rental property market may not be a good option for you.

Oregon Commercial Real Estate

Real estate is broadly categorized into two types. This includes residential and commercial real estate. As the name suggests, the latter revolves around sale and lease of property that is intended for use in trade and business. This includes a wide range of business opportunities including shopping malls, gas stations, car parks and office buildings. The Oregon commercial real estate market is huge and encompasses innumerable viable plots and property.

Connecticut Commercial Real Estate

In the world of business, Connecticut is well known. An interesting variety of businesses abound in this area. From home businesses to financial district companies to tourism related ventures, it seems that there is a little bit of every kind of business in this state. That is why Connecticut commercial real estate is flourishing.

Top 3 Ways to Purchase Commercial Property With None of You Own Money!

Become a commercial real estate investor with no personal money!

Property Prices Beat Prediction

The property market has been unexpectantly lively this year. The rise in prices in the year so far has beaten the predictions for the whole of 2006.

Investing In Commercial Property

Disappointing equity market results and pension industry issues have led to widespread interest amongst individuals wishing to invest in the commercial property market.

How Distressed Home Sales Impact Your Home's Value

We know the gut wrenching feeling when a home sells down the street from you for well below Fair Market Value (FMV). You may only find out when a perspective buyer says your home is too high priced because of that distressed home sale! Distressed home sales happen in any and every neighborhood from ghettos to multi-million dollar estate neighborhoods.