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7 Proven Property Disposition Strategies for Commercial Real Estate

Hughes Marino

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December 12, 2025
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Effective property disposition as a tenant is critical for maximizing commercial real estate value and mitigating business expenses. Whether you’re looking to optimize your portfolio, raise capital or exit underperforming assets, selecting the right space disposition strategy can significantly impact your bottom line. Property disposition for tenants in commercial real estate refers to the process […]
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How to Avoid Costly Lease Mistakes with Trusted Negotiation Specialists

Hughes Marino

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December 9, 2025
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Commercial lease negotiations can make or break your business’s financial health. Without proper expertise, tenants often fall victim to hidden fees, unfavorable terms and costly oversights that drain resources for years. The average commercial lease contains dozens of complex clauses that can trigger unexpected expenses, from uncapped rent escalations to ambiguous maintenance responsibilities. By partnering […]
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Breaking a Commercial Lease in 2026: Options and Deadlines

Hughes Marino

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December 5, 2025
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Breaking a commercial lease represents one of the most complex strategic decisions facing businesses today, particularly as 2025 had brought significant legislative changes emphasizing enhanced tenant rights across multiple jurisdictions. Unlike residential leases, commercial lease termination involves intricate legal, financial and operational considerations that can dramatically impact your company’s bottom line and future growth prospects. […]
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2026 Guide to the Top Subleasing Options for Commercial Real Estate

Hughes Marino

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December 2, 2025
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Understanding Commercial Subleasing Commercial subleasing is when a tenant (primary tenant aka sublandlord or sublessor) leases all or part of their leased space to another party (subtenant or sublessee), creating a sublease agreement while maintaining responsibility for the original lease. In this arrangement, the primary tenant remains liable to the landlord under the original lease, […]
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Riley Hillis

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David Marino

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Jason Hughes

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Hughes Marino

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