New Developments in Alexandria: MetroStage Developments
In our continuing series looking at new development projects in Alexandria, we’re looking at two development projects in Old Town North; the former site of MetroStage, and the new site of MetroStage. MetroStage Redevelopments:
Leasing Commercial Property
The Tartan Way The decision to lease new space is driven by many different factors—the need for growth and expansion, a desire to upgrade the quality of your space, or possibly, improved access to mass transportation. No matter the motivation, the process you undertake to select and secure new space is the same. By following […]
Buying Commercial Real Estate
The TARTAN Way The Commercial Real Estate world, for a first-time buyer or seller, can be daunting without proper guidance. In this five part series, we’re going to be sharing the process that TARTAN goes through with our own clients to try to demystify selling, buying, and leasing commercial real estate. Buying commercial real […]
Dodging COVID-19 with a Cash Solution
Guest Blogger: Fred W. Clapp, Cost Segregation Services, Inc. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is historically a reasonably stable component of our economy. Most CRE investors, coming off a profitable 2019 were eagerly looking at an even better 2020. Enter the Corona Virus and the CRE market is suddenly like the movie Jaws. A memorable scene […]
Moving Your Office Space: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Office Move
Guest Blogger: James Gilmartin, Olympia Moving and Storage Moving your business to a new office requires careful planning and preparation. Dividing the workload and assigning specific tasks to different employees, starting the process early and maintaining open and frequent communication are key to a successful, and less stressful, move.
Insurance Audits are a Pain Point for Businesses: What You Need to Know
Guest Blogger: Virginia (Gin) Kinneman, Agency Owner of Kinneman Insurance Business insurance policies are written on the basic assumptions of an estimate of the coverages needed to ensure that the business’ risks are covered. Insurance companies have the option to audit a company to be sure they are insuring the business correctly for the right […]
All You Need to Know: Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
The back stories are now starting to come out on how Amazon’s HQ2 landed in Arlington and how Virginia Tech’s $1 Billion Innovation Campus came to fruition in Alexandria, since the November 2018 announcement. David Baker, the Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations for Virginia Tech, dispelled a myth to a packed auditorium at […]
Advice to New Business Owners
The period right after New Year’s is one my favorite times in the business year as people come off the holiday break rejuvenated, motivated and ready to put new plans and initiatives into motion. For some that means launching a new business line, expanding an existing business, or in some cases, starting a completely new […]
Tartan Properties 2019 Year in Review
In celebration of the New Year, here’s a little look back at what Tartan Properties Commercial was up to in 2019! Thanks to all our clients, vendors, partners, and supporters who helped to make this year so great. Every deal, whether it’s a Sale, Landlord Representation, or Tenant Representation, is important and special to us. […]
What is Really Important In Designing Your New Office
August 2019 – There are so many different things to consider when you are designing your new office space from the ground up. You start with the basic layout concept but then you overlay, lighting, IT needs, entertainment wants, workspaces to social spaces but ultimately if you are doing it holistically you are using this […]