News from Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate and Property Management
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2011 Commercial Outlook
Dec 29 Filed under: Related Articles
Perich named Top Producer for 7th Consecutive Year
Dec 27 Filed under: Company News
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) announced Daniel Perich, CCIM, Associate Broker as the 2010 Top Producer. This is Dan’s seventh year in a row receiving the award.
“Dan has been so successful because he understands the hard work needed to put deals together. He has…
Read more...Coyne Receives Memorial Team Player Award
Dec 27 Filed under: Company News
Brian K. Coyne, Director of Marketing for Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) was presented with the fourth-annual “Tammy Miller Memorial Team Player” award at MB&A’s annual holiday celebration. The award is in remembrance of Tammy Miller, the company’s former Marketing Director.
“Tammy Miller’s commitment to…
Read more...Firms feel thaw in credit freeze
Nov 26 Filed under: Related Articles
As small businesses get access to loans, the outlook for hiring, job growth shows promise
Read more...Study Finds Commercial Real Estate Presents Significant Opportunity for Small Business Owners
Nov 03 Filed under: Related Articles
Study Finds Commercial Real Estate Presents Significant Opportunity for Small Business Owners
Over the Past Two Years Only 6% of Small Business Owners Have Acquired Commercial Real Estate, While 52% Haven’t Even Considered an Investment
NEW YORK, Nov 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) —
Lower commercial real estate values continue to offer one of…
Read more...Excess regulation strangling business development in NEPA
Jul 16 Filed under: Company News & Related Articles
The first half of 2010 has been filled with optimism compared to the challenges we all faced in the commercial and industrial real estate market in 2009.
Read more...Business, Legislative, Environmental Communities Band Together To Untangle Regulatory Mess
May 28 Filed under: Company News, Investor Interests, Michael Baxter - In The Commercial Zone, Related Articles
It seems fitting that my first official column for the new PBJ Online is a follow up to the column I wrote in February for PBJ’s final print edition [published online when PBJ re-launched]. The topic of that column was how regulatory processes that are clearly out of control are…
Read more...Commercial real estate market starts to perk up
Apr 22 Filed under: Related Articles
Commercial real estate market starts to perk up
By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY published 4/20/10
The darkest cloud over the economic recovery — the troubled commercial real estate market — may be clearing a bit.
Prices of commercial property are up slightly compared with last fall. Loan modifications have risen sharply the past…
Read more...Brian Coyne Named Director of Marketing
Mar 30 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management is proud to announce Brian K. Coyne as Director of Marketing. This newly created position is responsible for all aspects of advertising, marketing, promotion and public relations for the company.
Brian has been with the firm as a Commercial Advisor for…
Seminar for Commercial Real Estate Sellers
Sep 14 Filed under: Company News, Investor Interests, Press Releases, Related Articles
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management will present a seminar to sellers on selling strategies in a shifting market. Topics include our marketing strategies, lead generated tracking system, some successful merchandising techniques, and profiling today’s buyer. At the conclusion of the presentation, sellers will be given the opportunity to fill out a feedback form regarding his/her property.
Read more...Pocono Record Printing Building Listed by Baxter & Associates
Jun 10 Filed under: Company News, Investor Interests, Press Releases, Related Articles
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management has listed for sale the former Pocono Record printing plant on Route 715 in Pocono Township.
The 25,454 square foot industrial building is situated on 18.96 acres. The property is located on Route 715 just off Interstate 80. Possible uses…
Read more...Baxter & Associates Hires Commercial Advisor
Jun 01 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Michael C. Baxter has joined the team of experienced Commercial Advisors at Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A). He obtained his Pennsylvania real estate license three years ago.
Michael recently graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in government. Last summer, he supported Robert…
Read more...Is There a Silver Lining?
May 07 Filed under: Michael Baxter - In The Commercial Zone
Of course there is. There always is.
There are numerous investors who lined their pockets with that silver the last time our real estate market experienced a significant “correction” back in the early 90’s. They had the foresight to understand that the declining market also created opportunities.
There may be even…
Read more...Benefits of Green Building
May 01 Filed under: Investor Interests & Related Articles
Written by Brian K. Coyne, Commercial Advisor
Seems everywhere you turn these days something is being touted as “green”. The green they’re referring to is being ecologically or environmentally friendly. However, the other side of this story is also green, as in cash money.
Substantially higher construction costs are no longer…
Buying Property in Today's Market
Apr 29 Filed under: Investor Interests
Written by George Vlamis, Commercial Advisor
Smart investors are eyeing today’s real estate market as a potentially lucrative venture — prices are down and mortgage rates are low, so there are some real deals on the market. But if you’re looking to capitalize on the down economy by buying property…
Read more...Baxter Appointed to MCIDA
Apr 27 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Michael Baxter of Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management has been appointed to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority. Michael will serve on the board with a term ending on December 31, 2013.
Monroe County Industrial Development Authority is a non-profit economic development corporation dedicated to…
Read more...Don't Believe the Hype
Apr 24 Filed under: Investor Interests & Related Articles
by Daniel M. Perich, CCIM
If you’ve paid any attention to the news media lately you’d think we’re in a financial downward spiral unlike anything ever seen. Part of the cause, they report, is that banks are not loaning any money right now, which is clogging up everything from real…
Read more...Baxter & Associates One Step Closer to Full CCIM Firm
Apr 15 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Joseph Baxter, Brian Coyne and George Vlamis of Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) successfully completed Class #102 of the CCIM course. Of the fifteen required credits, Joseph and George have completed nine credits while Brian has fulfilled six credits.
Michael J. Baxter, CCIM, Broker/Owner of…
Read more...Starrett Brokers $1.1 Million Transaction
Feb 17 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Robert J. Starrett, Associate Broker, CRB of Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) brokered the sale of a 17,000 square foot commercial trucking distribution site in Mount Pocono.
With over 30 years of real estate experience, Starrett handled both sides of the transaction to close the…
Read more...Stroud Mall Hires Leasing Agency for First Time
Feb 13 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) has been engaged to lease space in the Stroud Mall. This is the first time the Stroud Mall has used an outside real estate firm to lease space at the mall.
Michael J. Baxter, President, CCIM, comments, “We are…
Read more...Starrett, Graver Receive Memorial Team Player Awards
Jan 10 Filed under: Press Releases
Robert Starrett, CRB, Associate Broker and Christina Graver, Marketing Coordinator of Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) were presented with the third-annual “Tammy Miller Memorial Team Player” award at MB&A’s annual holiday celebration. The award is in remembrance of Tammy Miller, the company’s former Marketing…
Read more...5 Straight Years - Perich named Top Producer
Jan 10 Filed under: Press Releases
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management (MB&A) announced Daniel Perich, CCIM, Associate Broker as the 2008 Top Producer. This is Dan’s fifth year in a row receiving this award.
“Even in this tough market, Dan still reached $10 million in sales,” says MB&A Broker/Owner Michael Baxter, CCIM.…
Read more...Starrett Appointed to PMAR Professional Standards Committee
Jan 08 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Robert J. Starrett, CRB, Associate Broker has been appointed to the Pocono Mountain Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee for 2009. The committee promotes awareness and education about the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
Read more...Starrett Reappointed to 2009 PAR Committee
Dec 10 Filed under: Company News & Press Releases
Robert J. Starrett, CRB, of Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate & Property Management has been reappointed to the CI&E Committee of the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS.
The CI&I (Commercial, Industrial & Investment) Committee furthers the interest of the members specializing in commercial, industrial and investment properties through educational conferences…
Read more...Buy Low, Sell High. Exactly!
Nov 28 Filed under: Investor Interests
Everyone’s heard the age-old adage “buy low, sell high.” It’s the mantra of all successful investors, whether it is in real estate, stocks or other investment vehicles. It’s an incredibly simple statement and quite true, yet extremely complex when attempting to put into practice. Until now.
If ever…
Read more...What Type of Investor Are You?
Nov 26 Filed under: Investor Interests
As a commercial real estate professional, I specialize in different types of investment properties. Some of the investment properties we handle in our firm include income producing commercial property and residential property with two or more units.
There are generally two types of investors we work with. The first type…
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