by Rob Dreger | Jan 1, 2019 | Real Estate
Buying the House with a White Picket Fence, Dream or Nightmare? Buying a new home can be an exciting experience. But it can also be very stressful because it is a “life event” (like getting married or having a baby) and it is more complicated than it appears, and,...
by Rob Dreger | Oct 22, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Insurance, Lease Agreements, Real Estate
In our detailed examination of commercial leases, we’ve discussed many facets that are important to consider in your negotiations, since those items affect your financial bottom line. Now, we must consider an often overlooked lease aspect that deals with protecting...
by Rob Dreger | Oct 7, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Lease Agreements, Real Estate
To continue our ongoing discussion about the many facets of commercial leases, I’d like to look at the topic of how to continue your lease beyond its termination date. Such a continuation can be structured as either a renewal or an extension. Today, I will explain the...
by Rob Dreger | Sep 28, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Lease Agreements, Real Estate, Small Business Tips
To continue our discussion on commercial leases, I’d like to examine two important areas related to this topic. First, I want to touch on how to investigate the legitimacy of the tenant business that will be located in your building. Then I’ll talk about best...
by Rob Dreger | Sep 18, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Lease Agreements, Real Estate
In prior blogs, I’ve explained the meaning of key provisions in commercial leases. Now I’d like to discuss how to proceed with presenting these key provisions to a potential landlord for approval and inclusion of these terms in your lease. This goal is accomplished...
by Rob Dreger | Apr 8, 2015 | Illinois Congress, Real Estate, Small Business Tips
For the last several weeks, we’ve looked at the many complex facets of commercial leases. Now I would like to take a step back from this topic to discuss an immediate issue that may affect homebuyers across the state of Illinois. The Proposed Bill in the Pipeline On...