What can a person accomplish without a mission? How will you know that you’ve accomplished __________? That seems like a silly question, but in each of us, there’s something deep down—fundamental wiring—that reminds us that • we are here for something, • life is special and • time shouldn’t be wasted. For some, that manifests […]
Looking for a new commercial real estate firm can seem like a daunting task, particularly if you’ve just received your license and haven’t established yourself yet in your service area. Working for a reputable brokerage firm can help you find success and stability in your career – but how do you know which one is […]
Renegotiating or renewing a commercial lease in Atlanta can be a daunting task. It isn’t uncommon for landlords to change the terms of the lease or raise rental prices when a contract comes up for renewal. You might often have a difficult time standing up for your best interests in these situations, thinking this is […]
A few people know me as the Nick Saban of 7-year-old soccer. It’s not a joke. I don’t have the winning record, but I have all the mystique. I teach my kids all kinds of things: When they beg to play a certain position, I ask, “How do you get the job you want?” and […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 15 seconds An engagement letter, sometimes called a representation letter, is a contract that simply states that you are appointing a firm/agent to represent you in your real estate transactions. This allows DTSpade to negotiate on your behalf with new or current landlords. This could be for a lease renewal […]
Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump approved tariffs on about $50 billion dollars in Chinese imports. Some fear this is certain to escalate a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. While others argue the short-term setbacks are outweighed by the long-term political and economic benefits. Which side will prove to be right? Only […]
You may be asking yourself: “What exactly IS a tenant rep?” Short answer: A commercial real estate broker (i.e. A DTSpade Agent) who fights for your best interests when it comes to the lease on your office space. Now let’s get into those reasons why… PREPAID SERVICE COST Our service fees are baked into your […]
Part 1: Why would anyone want five dental practices? November 2016 – Q & A with Pete Newcomb Is dentistry an art, science or business? At DTSpade, we’d argue that it is all three. But every Client decides how much time they can allocate to each. Do you invest in getting better at your craft? […]
How FASB and debt markets will grade healthcare organizations’ leases Because of the prevalence of capital leasing for many companies, FASB and IASB have amended accounting guidance (ASC 842) to provide more reporting on lease transactions. IASB and FASB differ on how operating leases will be disclosed and valued on the financial statements. For this […]
How the leases you sign may affect bond ratings FASB and IASB have amended accounting guidance (ASC 842) to provide more transparency for lease transactions. Breaking with tradition of adopting FASB standards, GASB appears poised to adopt the IASB single-lease approach over the FASB method. If that happens, the new accounting standards will require governments […]