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 event. In preparing my remarks I had the opportunity to reflect on the power and importance of role models in my life.
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 […]
Moving at the Speed of the Market: Knowing When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down
There is a time to move fast and a time to move deliberately. One of the things I like about this profession is that every commercial deal is a little bit different. And some of this variation has to do with the “Speed of the Market.” Understanding the “Speed” translates into the leverage you have […]
Selling Commercial Real Estate
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.
2020 CRE Business Predictions: Northern Virginia
With 2019 in the rearview mirror, now all eyes are on what’s to come in the New Year. Our local area is going through significant changes that effect all industries. With long awaited as well as new development projects under way, there is great anticipation on what 2020 will have in store for the region’s […]
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. […]
Industrial Property in Lorton Virginia Sale Completed
December 2018 – Tartan is excited to announce the successful sale of a portfolio of industrial property in the Lorton, Virginia industrial submarket, on the I-95 Corridor, for a longtime client of Tartan Properties Commercial. While presenting a few challenges for marketing, a field of the well-qualified buyer was distilled down in a relatively short […]
@home real estate Purchases Office Building
May 2018 – On behalf of the seller Tartan Properties Commercial brokered the sale of 1423 Powhatan Street. The office building will be renovated and redesigned to be the sales office and design studio of @home real estate. Karen Hall, principal broker, of @home announced to her team on May 22nd of the plan to […]
Tartan Sells Triple Net Investment Property
April 2018 – Tartan Properties Commercial would like to announce the sale of 200 N. Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria. This is a spectacular property that is very unique with its historical features. The property is fully leased and renovated. Additionally, the three residential unit building is neighboring the local and wildly successful women’s […]
