Media Archives: News

After years of planning and disputes, the $1.66 billion Wekiva Parkway appears set to break ground this fall after winning approval today from a key regional transportation board. MetroPlan Orlando, which sets policy in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, voted … Continue reading →

Mark Harkins represented Dr. Syed Ali in the recent purchase of 6,703 SF of medical space located at Legacy Village Office Park on lake Underhill Rd. The new location will serve as the expanded office of CardioVascular Solutions. The new office … Continue reading →

Two developers want to bring more than 100 new single-family homes to Seminole County in two subdivisions next year — something one economist describes as a first step to recovery in the local market. When the housing market began its … Continue reading →

The Orlando expressway authority completed a historic Monday on two fronts by reaching a tentative deal with the state to construct the $1.8 billion Wekiva Parkway and forcing embattled executive director Mike Snyder to quit. The Wekiva agreement, possibly a … Continue reading →

If you are considering choosing a real estate advisor, it is a good idea to first consider the differences between residential and commercial investment real estate. Both disciplines require perseverance, drive and market knowledge. Both have their own subsets. However, … Continue reading →

Leverage: The engine that drives commercial real estate Most of us, given the bank account and the opportunity, would prefer to own several income producing properties rather than just one. The magic wand that can help make this happen is … Continue reading →

There are many first-time tenants in today’s commercial leasing marketplace. A frequently asked question is, “why does Property A have a $15 per square foot rent while Property B is $20?” The answer frequently lies in the treatment of operating … Continue reading →

 The Great American Dream has always included real estate. Owning property, and then multiple properties by using leverage, seems to have become ingrained in the American DNA. Think of your old Monopoly game. It’s all about real estate, investments and … Continue reading →