Why Your Children Probably Don’t Want to Inherit Your Commercial Property (And What to Do About It)
Let me say the inside words out loud: your kids probably don’t want your commercial building. They just want the money! You spent 25 years
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Game-Changing Tax Advantages for Northern Virginia Commercial Real Estate Investors
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Game-Changing Tax Advantages for Northern Virginia Commercial Real Estate Investors The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on
Kickstart Your Retirement: Strategic Real Estate Decisions in 2025
As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and planning for the future with renewed energies.
Why Comprehensive Record-Keeping is Crucial During a Lease Transaction
As a commercial buyer or tenant, maintaining meticulous documentation throughout the lease process is not just smart—it’s essential. While your real estate agent serves as
Maximize Your Dental Practice’s Reach: Low-Cost Marketing Strategies
Maximize Your Dental Practice’s Reach: Low-Cost Marketing Strategies In today’s competitive market, there are standing out and building strong connections is essential, especially for startup
Understanding the Differences: Medical Office vs. Retail Spaces in Northern VA
Medical Office vs. Retail When it comes to commercial real estate in Northern VA, understanding the disparities between medical office and retail spaces is crucial
Retirement Planning with Tartan
As you approach retirement, you need a strategy for your commercial property just as you do for your retirement. You don’t control market conditions but can control your
Preparing for Retirement: Top 5 Things Commercial Property Owners Should Consider
Preparing for Retirement: Top 5 Things Commercial Property Owners Should Consider As you approach retirement, deciding what to do with your commercial property can be
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year: Donnie Simpson
Recently I had the honor to introduce the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Donnie Simpson at the annual Best in Business Awards
Observations of Legacy Businesses
Recently I had several wildly different customer experiences with legacy automotive companies that left me thinking about how our customers feel about their interactions with
Where Is Your Leverage?
As with any negotiation, understanding your value and knowing where you have leverage is essential to any transaction. The size of your company, your track-record
Five Things to Negotiate in Your Next Lease
Negotiating concessions in a commercial lease transaction is largely about tailoring certain aspects of the deal to fit the needs of your business. If you
Client Success Stories
Explore Tartan Properties’ case studies to see how their deep expertise in commercial real estate translates into tangible success for their clients. Since 1973, Tartan Properties has been dedicated to bringing professionalism and client focus to Northern Virginia’s commercial real estate market.