Commercial Leasing

Pad Sites in Commercial Real Estate

Pad Sites in Commercial Real Estate

A pad site is a commercial space that is next to or adjacent to an already existing building, typically located in a retail shopping center. Pad sites are in contrast to the main retail space, which is sometimes called the “inline” space.

Full Service Leases in Commercial Real Estate

Full Service Leases in Commercial Real Estate

A full service lease, sometimes known as a full service gross lease, or FSG lease, is a type of commercial real estate lease in which the landlord is responsible for paying all operating expenses for the property. This typically includes insurance, utilities, necessary property repairs and maintenance, taxes, and other, unexpected expenses, but can vary greatly from lease to lease.

MG: Modified Gross Lease in Commercial Real Estate

MG: Modified Gross Lease in Commercial Real Estate

A modified gross lease, or MG lease, is a type of commercial real estate lease where the property owner and the tenant share in the operational costs of the property, including utilities, insurance, taxes, and maintenance. An MG lease can be considered to be a hybrid between a NNN (triple net) lease and an FSG (full-service gross) lease.

What Are "Bad Boy" Carve-Outs?

What Are "Bad Boy" Carve-Outs?

Non-recourse loans prevent a lender from going after a borrower’s personal property in the case of a default. Bad boy carve-outs allow the lender to go after the borrower’s personal property if they conduct themselves badly.

Merchant Builders in Commercial Real Estate: Definition & Explanation

Merchant Builders in Commercial Real Estate: Definition & Explanation

Merchant builders are commercial real estate developers who build properties and sell them in a short time frame. Merchant builders develop properties in all asset classes, including multifamily and single-family homes.

Floor Plate in Commercial Real Estate: Definition & Explanation

Floor Plate in Commercial Real Estate: Definition & Explanation

Floor plate is a term that indicates the amount of square footage that can be leased on each floor of a commercial building. Due to structural considerations, in high-rise buildings, floor plates on lower stories are typically larger than floor plates on higher stories.

What are TI/LC: Tenant Improvements / Leasing Commissions? 

What are TI/LC: Tenant Improvements / Leasing Commissions? 

A TI, or tenant improvement, is an improvement made by the property owner so that the property better fits the need of the new tenant. An LC, or leasing commission, is the real estate agent’s or broker’s commission received after a lease is successfully closed.

What is GLA: Gross Leasable Area in Real Estate?

What is GLA: Gross Leasable Area in Real Estate?

GLA, or gross leasable area, or GLA, is the part of a commercial or multifamily building that is designated for use by the tenant alone.