May’s Commercial Real Estate Outlook report reveals signs that commercial real estate markets are stabilizing, and job creation is boosting demand for commercial space. The economy should add between 1.5 million and 2 million jobs annually in 2011 and 2012, with the unemployment rate falling to 8 percent by the end of next year. More >
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Home Ownership Matters to Commercial
Vital residential markets are crucial for a robust commercial sector. The home ownership issues NAR is advocating, such as protecting the mortgage interest deduction, have a direct impact on the health of markets and communities where commercial real estate resides. Learn about the issues up for debate and see how you can lend your support.
By: Jan Hope (The Source)
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Free Webinars from NAR Commercial
NAR Commercial offers FREE monthly webinars designed to supply members and association staff with valuable information to support their business growth and development. These prerecorded webinars address a mix of topics’”ranging from sales techniques to marketing and negotiations’”that can be applied to commercial real estate or any business.
The goal of each webinar is to arm attendees with knowledge and information to support their overall business needs. New webinars are added each month.
Topic: Technology and Social Media LITE
Speaker: Todd Clarke, CCIM
Length: 30 min.
Description: Get an overview and learn how to utilize netbooks, tablets, and even your smartphone to enhance your commercial real estate practice. This strong resource is at an introductory level’”ideal for those new to using these tools.
Topic: Accelerate Your Networking
Speaker: Dr. Drew Stevens
Length: 30 min.
Description: Dr. Drew Stevens discusses how to accelerate your networking tactics to enhance your business. Learn the three most common mistakes professionals make with networking and how to change your networking objectives to maximize your relationships.
Can You Explain the 3.8% Tax to Clients?
Some commercial real estate investors will be hit by the 3.8% tax that will be levied beginning Jan. 1, 2013. Review the fine points of the tax so you’™ll be in the best position to advise clients if they have questions. See some commercial property examples, and gain an understanding of this complicated tax, so you can help predict how it will affect every buyer or seller client. More
