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The Modern Investor’s Toolkit (Even If Real Estate Isn’t Your Day Job)

by Meg Horvat

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Why Company Culture Matters in Real Estate (and Every Industry) by Meg Horvat

Why Leasing Strategy Is More Than Just Signing the Deal by Meg Horvat

Cap Rates, Co-Tenancy, and Contingencies: A Real Estate Glossary for Operators by Meg Horvat

Understanding Rule 506(c): What It Means for Real Estate Investors by Meg Horvat

How to Evaluate a Real Estate Investment Opportunity Like a Pro by Meg Horvat

Behind the Deal: A Look at How Commercial Real Estate Transactions Actually Get Done by Meg Horvat

How to Make Your Commercial Property Stand Out in a Competitive Market by Meg Horvat

10 Business Lessons I’ve Learned (and Keep Relearning) by Aubrey Linville

What Lenders Look For: Inside Commercial Real Estate Lending and Underwriting by Michael Holshouser

Unpacking Population Shifts: Where to Invest in Real Estate in 2025 by Meg Horvat

Navigating Commercial Real Estate Taxes: Essential Tips for Property Owners by Meg Horvat

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in North Carolina Commercial Real Estate by Meg Horvat

Winston-Salem Commercial Real Estate Market Trends: 2024 & 2025 by Meg Horvat

Understanding the 1031 Tax Exchange Timeline by Meg Horvat

Interest Rate Cuts and the 10-Year Treasury Bond: How they Work and What It Means for Commercial Real Estate by Jordan Cooper

CAP Rates Poised to Move Upwards as Investors Shift Risk Tolerance by Nick Gonzalez

The Leasing Landscape: Market Insights in the Triad by Katie Mealka

Weathering the Storm: Market Insights in the Triad by Nick Gonzalez

Interest Rates in CRE: Perspectives from the Field by Alex Proia

A Guide to Investing in Different Commercial Property Types by Winston Scurry

CRE Investing in a Post-Pandemic World by Leighton Jones

Analyzing the Effects of Zoning Regulations on Commercial Real Estate Development by Otis Garrett

Exploring Mixed-Use Developments and Their Impact on Commercial Real Estate by Courtney DeBose

The Importance of Location Analysis in Commercial Real Estate Investing by Oran Joyner

Reflections from the 2023 ICSC Convention by aubrey

A Symbol of Winston-Salem by Meg Horvat

Utilizing a 1031 Exchange by Meg Horvat

Top 22 of 2022 by Meg Horvat

Important Things to Consider Before Buying Commercial Real Estate by Todd Gillman

A Decade of Winston-Salem by Meg Horvat

A Decade of Gratitude by Meg Horvat

7 Trending Interior Renovation Ideas for Commercial Spaces by Ryan Shure

Newest Trend in Amenities: Pickleball by Meg Horvat

The Post-Pandemic Office Part III: The New Hybrid Neighborhood by Steelcase Inc.

Five Commercial Real Estate Podcasts Investors Should Listen to in 2022 by Meg Horvat

The Post-Pandemic Office Part II: The Impacts of Remote Work on People and Organizations by Meg Horvat

The Post-Pandemic Office Part 1: Evolution of Workplace Trends by Meg Horvat

Recapping the Year 2021 by Meg Horvat

Five Property Management Practices That Improve Your Bottom Line by Front Street Capital

Winston-Salem Holiday Countdown by Meg Horvat

5 Reasons to Invest in Cell Towers in the New Year by Meg Horvat

Is Your Business Sale-Ready? Maximize Your Value. by Meg Horvat

Multiple Successful Transactions by Meg Horvat

Offsetting Property Ownership Costs by Meg Horvat

The Value of Underwriting by Meg Horvat

Win-Win With Investors by Meg Horvat

Keeping Things Fresh by Meg Horvat

Thinking Like an Owner by Meg Horvat

Customized Strategy by Meg Horvat

Finding the Right Fit by Meg Horvat

A Local Business Expands Its Operations Using Creative Solutions by Meg Horvat

2021 Investment Gains in Childcare Investments by Nick Gonzalez

Celebrating the Heroes of 2020 by Linville Team

What is a Right of First Refusal? by Kilpatrick Townsend

Trends in Office Upfit Construction by Fourth Elm Construction

Should I consider a sale/leaseback for my office? by Jordan Cooper

LTP Property Lines Round Table Discussion: Economic Impact Regroup by Linville Team

LTP Property Lines Round Table Discussion: Locally Owned Retail by Linville Team

Housing Growth in Downtown Winston-Salem by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership

LTP Property Lines Round Table Discussion: Development in Downtown Winston-Salem by Linville Team

There is No One-Size-Fits-All Real Estate Contract by Forrest Firm

LTP Property Lines Round Table Discussion: Economic Impacts For Winston-Salem by Linville Team

Like-Kind Exchanges: Who Can Benefit? by Investors Title

What does the CARES Act Mean for Me? by Linville Team

Your Lease, Insurance Policies, & COVID-19 by Linville Team

SBA Loans Explained by Linville Team

Tips for Tenants in today’s Economic Climate by Linville Team

Helpful Resources for Facing COVID-19 by Linville Team

What is QBI Anyway? by Smith Leonard

Triad Favorites: Industry Hill by Aubrey Linville

Should I Renew My Lease? by Will Blackwell

Who Should be on my Real Estate Team? by R. Tim Lichtenstein

Salem Parkway is Back in Business! by Cole Carns

2020: The Year of the Employee by Vaco Winston-Salem/Greensboro

Delaware Statutory Trusts by Maestro Wealth

Philanthropy Partner Update: JDRF by Meg Horvat

What are the Different Lease Types? by Sarah Beth Ruffin

2019 Year in Review by Linville Team

Why Hire a SIOR Designee? by Meg Horvat

Linville Team Partners: Mission Statement by Meg Horvat

Opportunity Zone Investments: How do they work? by Jason Bush

Unlocking the Value of Your Commercial Real Estate Asset by Linville Team

Reflections on Retail: Virtual Reality by Nick Gonzalez

Should I Buy or Lease Commercial Space? by Aubrey Linville

Triad Favorites: Pilot Mountain by Aubrey Linville

Investing in Mobile Home Parks by Jason Bush

Helping a New Brand Grow by Meg Horvat

Purchase, Reposition, Resale by Meg Horvat

The Power of Market Knowledge by Meg Horvat

Persistence for Success by Meg Horvat

Mythbusters: CRE Edition by Nick Gonzalez

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned for Landlords by Tommy Adams

2018 Year in Review by Meg Horvat

Hunger During the Holidays by Jordan Cooper

Reflections on Retail: Brick & Mortar is Here to Stay by Jordan Cooper

A Case for the Birds by Aubrey Linville

Opportunity Zone Investments: an Alternative to the 1031 Exchange by Jason Bush

Environmental Issues & the Escrow Account by Tommy Adams

Brewery Boom in Downtown Winston-Salem by Ben Bloodworth

Flood Risk in Commercial Real Estate by Jason Bush

Commercial Real Estate: Can I Afford It? by Linville Team

Live, Work, & Play in Innovation Quarter by Cole Carns

The Impact of Office Space & Layout on Company Culture by Nick Gonzalez

Cost Segregation Study: A Big Break from Uncle Sam by Nick Gonzalez

What is a 1031 Exchange? by Jason Bush

How to Maximize Your Commercial Real Estate Investment: Part 2 by Nick Gonzalez

How to Maximize Your Commercial Real Estate Investment: Part 1 by Nick Gonzalez

11 Steps to a Franchise Site Selection by Cole Carns

Investment Fundamentals & Commercial Real Estate by Nick Gonzalez

Embracing Technology in Commercial Real Estate by Cole Carns

Expert Insight on Reviewing Your Next Lease by Tommy Adams

Why Should I Consider Multi-Family Investing? by Nick Gonzalez

Benton Convention Center: Thoroughly Winston-Salem by Tommy Adams

2017 Year in Review by Linville Team

Commercial Real Estate Round Up: Fall 2017 by Meg Horvat

Wake Forest Innovation Quarter Town Hall: Building Momentum Recap by Linville Team

What Your Office Design Says About You by Linville Team

Talk the Talk: 10 Commercial Real Estate Terms to Know by Aubrey Linville

Reflections on Retail: Halloween’s impact on CRE by Meg Horvat

Reflections on Retail: The Business of Halloween by Ben Bloodworth

AirBnB: Not as Grim as It May Seem for The Hotel industry by Linville Team

Is Commercial Real Estate right for my Investment? by Nick Gonzalez

The Architecture of Parks: STITCH Design Shop by Linville Team

Investing in the Fabric of the Community: Joymongers by Aubrey Linville

Title insurance? Who needs it? by Tommy Adams

What’s my property worth? by Cole Carns

Commercial Real Estate Round Up: Summer 2017 by Meg Horvat

How to chose a Commercial Real Estate Broker in 2017 by Nick Gonzalez

Reflections on Retail: Grocery Retail Trends Adapt to Compete by Ben Bloodworth

Securing the Leasehold Estate: Should I Record my Lease? by Linville Team

Commercial Real Estate Investing: Myths and Mistakes by Aubrey Linville

Trends in the Office Market Part 2 by Linville Team

The Man at the Intersection of Arts & Innovation by Tommy Adams

Tax Benefits & Commercial Real Estate: Depreciation by Tommy Adams

Advantages of Commercial Real Estate Investing by Linville Team

Reflections on Retail: The Amazon Effect by Ben Bloodworth

Trends in the Office Market by Linville Team

Cheap Can Be Expensive: Multi-Family Investment Mistakes by Nick Gonzalez

Welcome to LTP’s Commercial Real Estate Blog, Property Lines by Aubrey Linville

Buying Commercial Real Estate? Protect Yourself With a LLC by Linville Team

Diversifying your Investment Portfolio with Commercial Real Estate by Aubrey Linville

Downtown Winston-Salem By the Numbers by Ben Bloodworth

Sale / Leaseback Agreements: Creative Commercial Real Estate Solution by Tommy Adams

What’s in a Certification? The Benefit of Having a CCIM on Your Team by Aubrey Linville

Multi-Family Investing: The Impact of Inherent Bias by Nick Gonzalez

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