June 25, 2025

How to Buy Commercial Property — A Step-by-Step Guide for Investors

Over 90% of the world’s millionaires have built their wealth through real estate investments, with commercial properties playing a major role in that success. Commercial real estate investment can provide a steady income stream, significant tax benefits, and long-term financial growth. Whether you’re considering office space, retail property, or an industrial building, understanding the process […]

June 16, 2025

Understanding a Reasonable Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)

A tenant improvement allowance is a component included within a commercial lease agreement that provides tenants with a pre-determined sum of money to allocate towards construction costs. This arrangement is great for tenants who want to make changes or improvements to their commercial space to benefit their organization. At the same time, it helps commercial […]

June 11, 2025

What Is Flex Space in Commercial Real Estate?

Commercial real estate isn’t what it used to be. Today’s businesses need space that works as hard as they do—space that adapts, shifts, and scales. That’s where flex space comes in. It’s designed to evolve with your needs, whether you’re running a startup, expanding a logistics operation, or just looking for smarter ways to house […]

December 17, 2024

Net Operating Income In Commercial Real Estate

Understanding net operating income (NOI) in commercial real estate is crucial to growing your investment portfolio because it measures the profit you can earn if you purchase a particular property. By partnering with a commercial real estate firm with an in-depth understanding of the local market conditions, you can easily calculate the NOI on a […]

October 8, 2024

Understanding Price PSF in Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Per Square Foot Costs and Leases

What is price PSF in Real Estate? When diving into the world of commercial real estate, the term price PSF, or per square foot, keeps popping up. You might wonder, what’s the big deal? Price PSF is essentially the magnifying glass through which the true value of property gets examined, inch by inch. It’s not just […]

May 23, 2024

Complete Guide to Commercial Property Types and Factors

Navigating the world of commercial real estate requires a deep understanding of the different property types, investment strategies, and market factors that influence success. Whether you’re an investor, business owner, or industry professional, knowing how commercial properties operate can help you make informed decisions. From office buildings to industrial warehouses and mixed-use developments, each property […]

May 22, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Appraisals Simplified

Navigating the world of commercial real estate may be overwhelming—every step counts, and the stakes are enormous. That is why knowing the value of commercial real estate evaluations is critical. This lifeline keeps you stable in the face of unanticipated market volatility and valuation issues. Whether you’re an experienced real estate investor or a beginner […]

October 8, 2023

Award-Winning Commercial Real Estate Services*

For over three decades, Rakow Commercial Realty Group has provided unparalleled commercial real estate services to clients in Westchester, Fairfield, Bergen County, and beyond. With a profound dedication to their clients and a commitment to excellence, RakowGroup has garnered numerous accolades and a stellar reputation in the industry. David Richman, the driving force behind RakowGroup, […]

April 20, 2018

5 Hot Commercial Property Markets in 2018

Every year brings new changes in the commercial real estate marketplace. If a market was hot last year, it might have lost its luster and be overbought the next. Staying on top of the latest trends in the commercial property for sale marketplace is key to finding good deals and creating big returns. Finding the […]

April 5, 2018

Feeding Westchester to Honor Rick Rakow

Rick Rakow, who has dedicated nearly 20 years of service to feeding the more than 200,000 residents in Westchester County who are hungry, will be honored by Feeding Westchester, the county’s leading hunger-relief organization, on April 13th at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY. The organization will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary at the […]

March 22, 2018

4 Crucial Commercial Real Estate Terms

In the commercial real estate business, it pays to do your research. The number of commercial real-estate specific words can be a little bit intimidating to those unfamiliar with the subject. However, by doing your homework, you can really ensure you know what you are getting into prior to signing any contract. The chance to […]

March 22, 2018

The Guide to Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate

After finding the ideal retail property, industrial space, or office space for sale for your business, the real fun begins. This is when you should typically start the process of due diligence. Definitely, plan on putting in some hard work to make sure no stone goes unturned. Due diligence is essentially reviewing every possible legal […]

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