ccim: Check Out the Quality Of This Picture - Obama Inauguration - 02/09/09 01:40 AM
This is not the kind of things I normally post.  But this photo is very inspiring.I received this link from my sister and law and thought I would share it with you This is  the MOST AMAZING picture..... .....   Click on the link down below to open picture.  The control for the picture is in the upper left.  Press the + sign to zoom in, or the arrows to  move right, left, up or down.  If the picture looks fuzzy give it a  second to clarify. Or, you can just click on the area you want to zoom in on. This is … (0 comments)

ccim: There is tremendous opportunity in this market. - 02/03/09 02:08 PM
These comments are from the President of Sperry Van Ness International and where directed toward the Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisors and commercial real estate brokers across the country.
•·         Stress & Distress - There will be more absolute sellers in the next 18+ months than in the previous 60.  That is to say, that certain sellers - banks, owners in distress, or any entity with a pending event absolutely must unload their properties.
•·         The events that have transpired over the past week will most likely narrow the "cap gap."  Seller and buyer expectations are trending in a positive direction.
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ccim: SVN ROLLS OUT HEALTH CARE REAL ESTATE GROUP - 02/02/09 01:18 AM
The Healthcare Real Estate (HCRE) Team of Sperry Van Ness, lead by National Director Grant Edwards, is a specialty brokerage division dedicated exclusively to representing owners and investors in the confidential sale of seniors housing, long-term care (including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement communities), and medical office properties throughout the United States. By leveraging the Sperry Van Ness national platform, including 150 offices and more than $10 billion in annual sales, our specialized team provides the industry's best analysis, underwriting, and divestiture services across the entire spectrum of healthcare real estate. As members of Sperry Van Ness, … (0 comments)

ccim: Foreclosed Multi Family Property: Good Deal or No Deal? - 02/01/09 01:17 PM
The increase in multi family foreclosure activity in the current economy is leaving opportunity at various levels for the investor. Neil Victor, CCIM Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors in Huntsville Alabama suggest the investor should be more cautious then was the previous norm. Many times the foreclosure process has forced the tenants to leave the property unoccupied and in need of much deferred maintenance. Specific problems related to Moisture, mold, plumbing issues and HVAC are most probably in place on the property in questions. Other problems that most likely occur will relate to Vandalism, Insect and … (0 comments)