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 July 4, 2025¹, represents the most significant commercial real estate tax legislation since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. For small and medium-sized commercial real estate investors in […]
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 a valuable resource, never rely solely on them to manage every detail. Protecting your interests begins with ensuring every aspect of your transaction is captured in writing. From the initial […]
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 dental practices. Here’s a quick guide to elevate your marketing efforts without breaking the bank: Network with Referral Partners: Build relationships with other medical providers, such as orthodontists, pediatricians, and […]
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 for making an informed decision for your next medical site. Lease Structures: Medical office leases often offer full-service arrangements, encompassing all occupancy costs like base rent, utilities, taxes, and cleaning. […]
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 decisions in that environment. Whether you sell, lease, or explore other options, making the right decision now can significantly impact your future financial security. This client still enjoyed working but circumstances […]
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 both exciting and daunting. This pivotal moment requires careful planning and informed decision-making to ensure your financial security and peace of mind. Tartan Properties has guided numerous clients through this […]
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 and financial strength are what you bring to the table. If you are in the market for office space, or any commercial space, understanding each party’s position will help you […]
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 work with your real estate advisor you can successfully map out your objectives and priorities.
5 Things You Must Know Before Purchasing Commercial Property
As a commercial real estate brokerage firm in Northern Virginia focusing on the representation of commercial property owners, we understand that becoming an investor and landlord can be a very attractive way towards building wealth and creating monthly cash flows. However, it’s essential to understand that being a good and profitable landlord requires proper preparation […]
The Power of Pattern Recognition in Commercial Real Estate
As a commercial real estate professional with years of experience, I have developed what I believe is a keen sense of “pattern recognition” when it comes to identifying opportunities and potential issues in commercial real estate transactions. Too often residential and commercial real estate brokers allow themselves to be commoditized and seen mostly as “space […]