When leasing commercial retail or office space landlords want the best tenants possible.  In fact most of them prefer to have national chains with proven concepts and that have locations across the country as opposed to mom and pop operations. Whether you are launching a new business or opening a well known chain your business plan, […]

Commercial real estate brokers get paid a commission only after a sale or lease transaction closes.  Determining the amount is easiest on purchase transactions as the entire amount is due at the closing table.  Determining the amount on leases depends on how long the lease term is and the monthly rental amount.  Commissions on lease

Now that you have selected the office space you want to lease the next step is to negotiate the lease contract. One of the items up for negotiation is the lease term. How long of a lease term should your company commit to? This is an important decision and one that should not be taken lightly.

U.S. News and World Report checked the performance of 4,743 hospitals in Texas last year and ranked them according to their overall patient safety and death rates for the 16 specialty areas like cardiology and cancer treatment. Scott and White Healthcare ranked first in Central Texas and Seton Medical Center in Austin came in second.