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Our Covid-19 Response
Our Covid-19 response. We know that the world is a crazy place right now. Our jobs, companies, co-workers, family celebrations – everything – up in the air, uncertain.
Renewing your office lease on your own?
My Landlord is the Best! My Landlord is the best! Your Landlord may be the best. Many great Landlords exist in each and every market. I especially like those Landlords that give the cool gifts to their tenants every December. However, does it help when you’re renewing your office lease? A good friend once showed…
The Best Way To Save Money On Office Space
How To Save Money On Office Space As the New Year begins, now is a great time to reduce your second highest operating expense. It’s important to evaluate the best way to save money on office space. The following three questions should help you assess your current situation: Office Size First, is your space the…
Do options in a lease benefit the landlord or tenant?
Lease Options Options in a lease are beneficial to either the Landlord or the Tenant. Landlords want to provide the Tenant with as few options as possible to securitize the lease as strongly as possible. Many Landlords use their rent roll to securitize a refinance or sale. For instance, if a tenant has an option…
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) in all its mystery
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) in all its mystery. First, let’s start with trying to define the common area. What is Common Area Maintenance? Common Areas can be lobbies, hallways, elevators, bathrooms, sidewalks, parking lots, landscaping, rooftop decks, shared amenities, and so on. These areas within a building enhance the feel or usefulness of a space….
The Future Impact of Autonomous Cars
The Autonomous Vehicle Impact (This map of Pittsburgh’s dedicated parking areas shows how much additional space could be gained if the need for these spaces goes away. As a result of the impact of autonomous cars, green space in the city would increase significantly.) The impact of Autonomous Cars will have a tremendous effect on…
The Commercial Real Estate Process
Our Project Life Cycle At Found Advisors, we approach all projects and clients with a fresh mindset, because we realize not all clients are the same. Depending on how much time each client has and how far along in the commercial real estate process they already are, we work with them at various stages of…
Is Pittsburgh’s CBD a Tenant’s Market?
Is the CBD in Pittsburgh a tenant’s market? A ‘tenant’s market’ is a term used to describe a real estate market. In a tenant’s market, tenants hold the upper hand over landlords during negotiation. This can occur when vacancy rates rise in a certain area. When vacancies increase, landlords provide tenants with incentives that…
Small Random Acts of Kindness
Small Acts of Kindness Each month, our office completes a service project. Recently, our owner gave each employee $100 to brighten someone’s day. Our job was to carry out small acts of kindness. I chose to pick up the restaurant check for a family. I also sent nonperishable goods to Houston to help with the…
the Cracker Plant and commercial real estate
Timing of the Cracker Plant and its role in commercial real estate Royal Dutch Shell is in the process of constructing a $6 billion petrochemical plant in Beaver county on the banks of the Ohio River. The facility, also known as a “cracker plant”, will take in oil and gas and break it into smaller…
Wellness and Training for the Great Allegheny Passage
Wellness Core Value One of our core values at Found Advisors is wellness. We recently purchased desk treadmills for the office. Typically, I average about 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day while I work. Of course that depends on how many meetings I have. I have had to learn how to type and walk. It…