Avoid This Common Mistake Made by Investors in Like-Kind Exchanges

by Equity Retail Brokers | May 14, 2020

In a prior blog post, our colleague Margo McDonnell, whose 1031 Corp specializes in 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, covered some of the basics associated with this nearly century-old tax incentive. But once you’re clear on questions like “What is a like kind exchange?”...

Trending Real Estate: Mixed-use Developments

by Equity Retail Brokers | Apr 30, 2020

The mixed-use mantra of “live, work, play” continues to drive development and redevelopment across the commercial real estate markets of Philadelphia. Growing urban and suburban population density is a major factor, but changing attitudes also figure prominently:...

How to Open Your Second and Third Retail Locations

by Equity Retail Brokers | Apr 22, 2020

By Rob Samtmann Retail real estate is a long game. Brokers, landlords, retailers and other stakeholders need to think carefully, not just about present-day market conditions, but also about future ones. Despite the admittedly daunting effects of the Covid-19 virus,...

Mixing Digital Commerce with Brick-and-Mortar Retail

by Equity Retail Brokers | Apr 8, 2020

Retailers in Philadelphia and around the Northeast are driving traffic and sales by deftly combining the best of both worlds—online and “IRL” (in real life). Don’t be intimidated by all of the jargon—”multi-channel,” “omnichannel,” “BOPIS” and everything in...

Tenants want rent relief – how are landlords reacting?

by Equity Retail Brokers | Mar 27, 2020

As a full-service brokerage firm that represents retail landlords and tenants alike, we remain in touch with our clients on a daily basis. A hot topic is rent relief. Many tenants have been forced to close by state mandate, and many of those that may remain open...