Mexico Isn't So Bad - 05/29/08 02:42 PM
Last night I returned from a trip down to the Valley, where I was fortunate enough to make a jaunt across the border to Matamoros, Mexico.  Judging by what I have heard on the news and read in the paper, one would think that the U.S. Mexico border area (primarily on the Mexico side) is a warzone.  Police chiefs are being beheaded, children being murdered, and families double-crossing each other in the name of drugs and the associated gangs.
 
Well folks, I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but it isn't as bad as you might think.  Now, I do believe … (2 comments)

Conservatives are Happier than Liberals - It's Official - 05/07/08 05:35 PM
For the complete story check out the link here.
The National Science Foundation funded a study that shows conservatives and happier than liberals, and it even pinpoints the reason why.  Apparently, conservatives tend to rationalize in their mind inequalities.  This supports a Pew Research poll that states that approximately 47% of conservative republicans are self-described as "very happy" while liberal democrats feeling the same way only number 28%.
Next time you are having a debate with a liberal friend or co-worker and they ask you why the hell you feel the way you do, tell them because it makes you happier! 
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Why Executive Suites? - 05/07/08 04:40 PM
Recently in Austin I have noticed a trend, executive suites are popping up everywhere!  It seems that everyone is jumping into the game, myself included.  The question is, why are they so popular all of a sudden, especially given the big names like Regus that tend to dominate the market?
Well, as it turns out, they make quite a bit of money and are great incubators for small tenants.  Not many traditional office buildings are willing to sign up a tenant for only 6 months, nor are they willing to only lease a few hundred square feet.  However, there is quite a … (1 comments)

Need Help Understanding Commercial Leasing? - Expenses Demystified - 05/06/08 05:12 PM
Realtor's love their acronyms.  CRS, CCIM, NNN, FS, etc...  What do all of these mean?
When I took my first foray into real estate, I had to learn a lot about terminology.  When I stepped into the commercial world, it became that much more difficult.  I thought I had stepped back in time to square one.  One of the most difficult concepts for me to wrap my head around was expense terminology.  So for all those of you out there wondering what the heck makes a triple net lease different from a modified gross lease, I'll try to help.  That said, I … (5 comments)

Just Starting Out? Want to Move Out of Your Home Office? Need a Temporary Office Suite Cheap? Look No Further - 05/05/08 12:04 PM
If you are in the market for a small office suite but don't want to pay the exorbitant prices at many executive suites companies, check out this new listing at 4719 South Congress.  With rates starting as low as $500/month, your only other out of pocket expense will be telephone service.  The building has just been renovated and has that new building smell (not quite as good as the new car scent, I know).  We're working every day with building management to make it more comfortable for suite users.  Please contact me with any questions.

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Industrial Space Subleases - Austin & Everywhere - 05/05/08 11:48 AM
When you hear the word sublease, what comes to mind?  Probably an apartment or office space.  These are certainly valid thoughts.  However, I want to challenge you to expand your horizons.
In Austin, the industrial market is hot.  Warehouses, flex space, and R&D space is leasing like mad.  If you have a warehouse with a dock high door from 2500 SF and higher and it isn't leasing, call me right now at 832.659.5076 and we will get it leased in nothing flat.  Sorry, I didn't mean to digress.  Since industrial space is going crazy, there isn't a ton of sublease space available … (0 comments)

Not a Lead....But Close - 05/05/08 11:29 AM
I hope that everyone had a great weekend.  It makes it a little easier to come to work today since the weather is pretty drab today in Austin.  
I just thought I would let everyone know my little testimonial for Activerain.  I was handed a lead from another agent I work with, and the client came across my blog on AR and contacted me.  Though it wasn't really a lead that came to me through Activerain, it goes to show how easy AR makes it for people to find you.  So I figure that's about 1/2 way there.  Just though I'd … (3 comments)

 
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