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Commercial Development in Houston

Author: Tim Dillard Houston may be a big city, but anyone who thinks that it is done developing is missing out on some great opportunities for commercial building both in the center of the city and in the expanding outer edges of Houston. Anyone looking for development in the city for commercial purposes should be able to find and take advantage of some of the many opportunities, like finding a ground lease for sale. Houston is a big city, and it is still growing fast. One of the best ways to find a great new commercial zone in which to build is to watch for the appearance of master panned communities springing up in the areas around the city. With each master plan commercial, Houston grows to meet the needs of the new community for shopping and entertainment to amenities like Starbucks. This can provide a lot of excellent opportunities for development and for wise investors to make plenty of money on ground leases and retail pads. Houston has massive development underway, and it

Advantages of Commercial Ground Lease Properties

Author: Tim Dillard It's not news that one of the hottest commodities on the market today is commercial property. Developers and investors in Houston are scrambling to acquire land that is almost guaranteed to increase in value, many retailers and commercial developers are overlooking the advantages of developing and building on property that they don't own. Municipal ground leases have a long history. It's not unusual for a city or town to lease land to educational institutions, for instance, retaining ownership of the land while giving the lessee the control needed to make improvements to the property. Those leases generally run for terms of 99 years, and often carry nominal lease fees. The advantage to the city is clear - they are home to an institution that adds value to the community, increasing the value of other real estate and making the community a more desirable place to live. The lessee also gains an advantage - they don't need to purchase the land on which they sit.