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Secrets of the Marina Boat Sales Business – Part 1 of 3

By John Simpson, on December 29th, 2008%

Having just posted a three-part blog on the marina boat repair business, it’s only natural that I do one on the marina boat sales side.  As I discussed in that blog, the two share a high degree of interdependence.

Some of the aspects of the boat sales business don’t need to be discussed; for instance, the quality . . . → Read More: Secrets of the Marina Boat Sales Business – Part 1 of 3

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Office Net Effective Rent – Part 2 of 2

By John Simpson, on December 29th, 2008%

So now we know what net effective rent is and how muddy it can be.  So how do we prove that concessions are necessary in the market and how much they should be?

Finger Painting 101

Remember the KISS principle?  Remember Andre Agassi saying “image is everything”?  Remember that old theory that said how human beings can process . . . → Read More: Office Net Effective Rent – Part 2 of 2

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Office Lease-up and Rent Loss – Part 1 of 4

By John Simpson, on December 29th, 2008%

Tax appeals of new office buildings that have not been fully leased-up frequently put assessors at odds with appraisers.  The difference is in how stabilized occupancy is handled.

Stabilized Occupancy

First let’s get the definitions out of the way.

Occupancy at that point in time when abnormalities in supply and demand or any additional transitory conditions cease to exist . . . → Read More: Office Lease-up and Rent Loss – Part 1 of 4

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