6 Important Facts about the Land Entitlement Process

April 18, 2018Sonya Wagner

When developing land in the Raleigh area, it is important to understand certain things about permits and zoning. Part of the process of developing land includes seeking approvals for your plans from local regulatory agencies and the community. It is no small fete getting entitlement accomplished! The process can take anywhere from three months to a year […]

What You Need to Know About Building Classifications in the Triangle

March 2, 2018Sonya Wagner

Commercial buildings are classified in order to give owners and potential buyers some standard to gauge market value. These building classifications will more than likely be different in various sub-markets, but for the general Raleigh area, here’s a look at each category and some idea of what requirements are needed in each. One caveat – […]

3 Factors to Understanding Usable Square Footage, Load Factor & Rentable Square Footage

February 19, 2018Sonya Wagner

Are you in the market to lease new space to house your business in the Greater Raleigh area; whether you’ve outgrown your old space, ready for a second location, or just starting out in a brand new business? If you are, it will be important for you to understand the terminology and math when calculating square […]

2018 – Buying or Leasing Commercial Real Estate in the Triangle

December 4, 2017Sonya Wagner

Don’t Wait – Get Ready NOW! The New Year will be here before you know it. Do you have big commercial real estate plans for your business in 2018? Have you outgrown you space or are you a first-time investor getting ready to take the plunge in the New Year? It might be a good […]

Is Brick and Mortar Retail Dying?

October 2, 2017Sonya Wagner

Online Shopping Is Growing Fast! Tension has been building regarding the future of brick and mortar retail for years. Yes, online is growing at a faster rate than retail as a whole, but does that mean the success of online somehow dramatically diminishes retail sales in actual stores? The answer is not all that simple. […]

Craft Residential and Craft Commercial Announced as Corporate Sponsors of Triangle Business Journal’s C-Suite Awards

August 17, 2017Sonya Wagner

Raleigh, NC – Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Craft Residential & Craft Commercial will sponsor the Triangle Business Journal’s C-Suite Awards, to be held on August 18, 2017. Linda Craft, CEO of both Craft Companies states, “We are excited to be part of this inaugural awards event that will recognize […]

Smart Investing Using a 1031 Exchange

August 1, 2017Sonya Wagner

What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 Exchange is a nothing more than a tax deferment. It is used as a strategy by successful commercial real estate investors. Real estate investors get to defer their payment of capital gains taxes on any investment property that they sell if they turn around and purchase a “like-kind” […]

How to Buy the Right Medical Office Space

June 5, 2017Sonya Wagner

Is your practice bursting at the seams? Need a second location? Maybe you’re getting ready to start a brand new practice? Whatever your circumstances, you are in need of a new space for your practice and buying makes more sense than leasing right now (Stay tuned for a future blog post on how to decide […]

Top 5 Tips for Getting Your Commercial Property Ready to Sell

May 22, 2017Sonya Wagner

It’s time to sell! Maybe your company is quickly outgrowing your current location, you are ready to get out of CRE investing, or perhaps you’re retiring from a business you’ve owned for decades. Let’s take a look at a few tips that will help you sell your commercial property quicker and for the price you […]