Kansas investors who participate in the commercial real estate market may be interested to learn that data from the most recent quarter demonstrated that the prices are still rising. The month of July brought a 0.7 percent price increase, while the three-month period...
Kansas residents will likely know how advances in information technology have revolutionized many industries in recent years. The amount of real estate data available to property buyers has grown greatly, and putting this ocean of information to innovative uses may...
Kansas investors may be interested in hearing about a possible move by Macy's to either form a separate company for its real estate holdings or enter into a joint venture for them. According to sources, Starboard Value, an investment firm, is suggesting that Macy's...
The National Association of Realtors had some good news for Kansas residents who are interested in investing in commercial real estate and real estate investment trusts, or REITS. According to a report that was issued by the NAR in May, the commercial real estate...
Investors in Kansas often consider commercial real estate as an addition to their portfolio because it provides a relatively stable hedge against more volatile and speculative vehicles such as the stock market. While properties such as retail stores, offices and...
Even though the economy continues to improve, business owners in Kansas may still find it difficult to refinance commercial property loans due to strict lending criteria introduced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Lawmakers understood the challenges faced by...
Kansas businesses that are looking to purchase or refinance commercial real estate may want to obtain some information about a type of small business loan that they may qualify for. These loans, backed by the government, are often easier to qualify for and have more...
Single-family homeowners in Colorado may have less time to file a lawsuit against home builders for faulty work if the House passes a proposed bill that has already been approved by the state senate. The proposed bill, SB91, would give homeowners five years,...
Kansas residents may be familiar with the legal principle of consideration. In contract law, consideration usually involves money being exchanged for goods or services. For example, an agreement for one party to pay the other for house painting services would likely...
When two parties agree to a construction contract, the terms of that contract must generally be in writing. This is because most states have what is known as a statute of frauds, which is aimed at reducing the number of fraudulent claims related to large contracts. In...
