Real Estate

As consumers continue to flock to Amazon, the face of retail in the U.S. is in a constant state of flux. Unable to compete, businesses of all shapes and sizes are failing under immense pressure from the online retail giant. Even big brands are unable to keep up, with Macy’s, Sears, and JCPenney each closing around 15 percent of their…

As investment properties, strip malls boast all of the same benefits as any other commercial real estate purchase. By their very nature, however, traditional retail strip malls also enjoy numerous other benefits, according to Paul Sternberg, a Houston, Texas Local, experienced real estate investor, entrepreneur, and businessman. “First and foremost,” says Sternberg of Houston, “away from the bright lights of larger…

Capitalization rates are a fundamental concept used within U.S. commercial real estate and the metric employed to estimate an individual, group or organization’s potential return on property investment. Capitalization rates are determined by dividing an investment property’s net operating income by its current market value. “Alternatively, the current market value can be substituted for the acquisition cost of a property,”…

Houston Attorney Paul Sternberg | Foreclosure Notes Houston Attorney Paul Sternberg is here to save the day! When a landlord or property investor opts to sell a piece of residential real estate, it’s usually the case that any current tenant or tenants will need to begin the search for a new place to call home. How quickly they must vacate…

Attorney Paul Sternberg of Houston here to discuss the effective ownership structure of commercial real estate, An important consideration for owners of commercial real estate, or those looking to invest, the option to create a ‘hub and spoke’ ownership structure should not be overlooked, according to Houston-based Paul Sternberg. Attorney and real estate investor Sternberg reveals that, by establishing a…

While Amazon continues to dominate online retail sales in the U.S., taking business away from the likes of Macy’s, Sears, and JCPenney, many local commercial real estate investors remain unfazed. According to investors such as Paul Sternberg of Houston, while so-called ‘big box’ retailers and department stores are struggling with competition from Amazon, other more local retailers are thriving. With over…

Residential vs. Commerical Real Estate | Paul Sternberg of Houston Tenant expenses, maintenance, leases, and other responsibilities vary considerably between commercial and residential properties, making for two entirely different investment prospects. That’s according to Paul Sternberg, an experienced real estate investor, entrepreneur, and businessman from Houston, Texas. Sternberg goes on to explain that, generally speaking, residential real estate makes for a more…

Paul Sternberg of Houston is a well-seasoned realtor. In a triple net commercial lease, the “triple” refers to taxes, insurance, and maintenance. According to Paul Sternberg, an experienced real estate investor, entrepreneur, and businessman from Houston, Texas, while taxes are largely straightforward and insurance is easily calculated, maintenance is often more complicated. “It’s a big variable,” he says, “and under…

Benefits of Commerical & Residential Real Estate | Paul Sternberg of Houston That’s according to Paul Sternberg of Houston, TX, an experienced real estate investor, entrepreneur, and businessman. “People often ask me, should they invest in commercial or residential real estate?” says Sternberg. “The truth is that there are positive and negative aspects to both, as is the case with almost…