Archive for December, 2009

Business Partner comments on Pete’s business approach

“Pete is unique in what he offers to his clients - incredible energy which is focused with precision. The focus is on a robust analysis of investment alternatives which he and his clients develop together; the goal is to make prudent, timely decisions. I have always been honored to be asked to contribute analysis of [...]

Director of Assisted Housing endorses Pete

“I have utilized Pete as a wonderful resource for finding out what is really happening in the local real estate market. He is a dedicated and well rounded professional that can provide a wealth of information and perspective. He is a true industry leader whose opinion I highly respect as well as an earnest industry [...]

Operating Costs continue to rise Dec 22, 2009

Operating costs for Apartment owners will predictably rise in the coming years. A recent San Francisco Business Times article indicates that PG&E is seeking regulatory approval to increase rates by 6+% over the 2010 rates.
Seeking a more fluid rate system, PG&E has asked to charge customers based on changes in payroll, income or property taxes! [...]

Title Company Colleague recommends Pete

“It has been my pleasure to interact with Pete for the past three years. As a fellow member of the Northern California Chapter of CCIM and to be privileged to assist him with commercial title and escrow services with his transactions at his brokerage, Commercial MasterMinds, Pete is the consummate professional, with vast knowledge of [...]

CA jobless total at 2.2 million, Dec 18, 2009

More disappointing news from the SF Business Times. All three urban centers lost jobs lost jobs… Click here to read the full story here: bay-area-job-losses-continue-121809.

To learn more about my background, visit Consult Pete. To learn more about my company services, visit Commercial MasterMinds. I can be reached via email at Pete@CommercialMasterMinds.com or just call (925) [...]

1031 Exchange Accomodator, Teresa Moss, Chicago Deferred Exchange Company

Teresa Moss Fluegel
Chicago Deferred Exchange
3160 Crow Canyon Road,  Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583    (877) 448-1031    (415) 596-6749
www.CDEC1031.com
Teresa Moss Fluegel serves as Senior Vice President of Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC), the nation’s premier provider of IRC Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange services. She is responsible for providing trust and consulting services to attorneys, accountants, [...]

What’s Driving the Stock Market? NoCal CCIM Meeting December 8, 2009

Click the title for the full message.

An interesting discussion by Todd Weaver, the 2010 Vice President for CCIM Region 2 and President of Synergy Commercial Real Estate, Inc. was enthusiastically received as he spoke about the commercial real estate market conditions. Todd used a simple relation between Net Operating Income, Capitalization Rates and Present Value [...]

California 2010 Recovery and Renewal by Tapan Munroe, PhD December 9, 2009

Click the title for the full message.

The Investor’s Marketing Forum (IMF) held it’s Holiday Luncheon and Marketing meeting at the Orinda Country Club today. It was a sold out event. Tapan Munroe was the guest speaker. Tapan is a past chief economist for PG&E. He served his post longer than any other chief economist.
Tapan suggests [...]