CradlePoint poised for growth with new round of venture capital 
POSTED: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM PTBY: Simon Shifrin
Tags: CradlePoint Technology, financing
CradlePoint Technology’s CEO anticipates another year of torrid growth with a new infusion of $7.5 million in venture capital.
The Boise-based firm announced its fourth round of venture financing Dec. 14, led by Kirkland, Wash.-based OVP Venture Partners, with backing from Boise-based Highway 12 Ventures.
The financing is the company’s first round of Series B funding. That [...]
Financing construction equipment more difficult
POSTED: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM PTBY: Jennifer Gonzalez
Tags: Construction, Equipment, financing, Glenn Dick Equipment Company, Key Bank, Pioneer Equipment
Steve Dick knows just about everything in regards to construction equipment.
As part owner of Glenn Dick Equipment Company in Boise, his business specializes in renting and selling equipment for the construction and forestry industry. Besides a strong customer base in Idaho, Dick’s clients span into Utah, Oregon, Wyoming and parts of Washington.
Problem is, that customer [...]
Top 5 reasons why deals do not close on time
POSTED: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 08:34 AM PTBY: Dolan Media Newswires
Tags: financing, Real Estate
By Thomas Smith and Monique Lee Hawthorne
PORTLAND, Ore. – Timing is everything, especially in real estate transactions. Following are the top five reasons why deals do not close on time. Avoid falling into these traps.
1. Poor drafting of original contract
This seems like a no-brainer, right? However, parties often in a hurry to get a deal [...]
Commentary: Rates hit all-time lows, sales suffer
POSTED: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 08:39 AM PTBY: Dolan Media Newswires
Tags: financing, Real Estate
By Tom Cali
Dolan Media Newswires
Never has the real estate market seen such a case of good news-bad news as experienced during the past few months.
The good news? In order to help stimulate the economy, the Fed continues to keep the Federal Funds Rate at historic lows. The Federal Funds Rate is the interest [...]
Seller financing – an option that requires careful review
POSTED: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 03:06 PM PTBY: Dolan Media Newswires
Tags: financing, Real Estate
Real estate prices today are historically low because there are far fewer buyers than sellers. Foreclosures continue to flood the market with bargains. But people seeking to buy real estate during a severe recession often are unable to qualify for financing even though interest rates are enticingly low.
In such times, seller financing can be used [...]
Short-sale scam means losses for lenders
POSTED: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 02:58 PM PTBY: Dolan Media Newswires
Tags: financing, Real Estate
Since the homebuyer tax credit expired earlier this year, short sales have been one of the only tactics enticing people to buy a home in an otherwise grim market. And with any good thing in real estate, investors are looking to take advantage of it.
CoreLogic, a California-based real-estate data company, released data yesterday that showed [...]
Sluggish retail opens door to percentage leases
POSTED: Monday, August 16, 2010 at 05:10 PM PTBY: Dolan Media Newswires
Tags: financing, Real Estate
Landlords and brokers looking to fill vacant retail spaces in downtown Portland think they might find relief in a type of lease that puts a new spin on who stands to gain when a tenant turns a profit.
Percentage leases, usually reserved for malls, are more frequently being used by local real estate professionals to fill [...]
Low interest rates heighten appeal of buying a building for your business
POSTED: Monday, July 12, 2010 at 05:00 PM PTBY: IBR Contributor
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, financing
Danny Lawson
Dolan Newswire
With interest rates down to a level not seen in years, businesses interested in financing or refinancing an owner-occupied facility may be able to save thousands of dollars a year on their largest fixed cost.
Owner-occupied professional offices, medical buildings, and retail/industrial warehouses are typical examples of properties that will benefit the most [...]
An overlooked art to due diligence in commercial real estate
POSTED: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 03:34 PM PTBY: IBR Contributor
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, financing, Real Estate
Owen Rouse Jr.
Title and survey? Check.
Environmental report? Check. Reconciled operating statements, 12 months trailing? Check. Rent roll, certified by the seller? Check.
All of these items and many others are part of necessary due diligence associated with buying a property. Much of the drill is scripted and overseen by the legal talent on either side [...]
Commentary: Is now the time to buy real estate?
POSTED: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 02:31 PM PTBY: IBR Contributor
Tags: financing, Real Estate
by Phil Hardwick
In March 2007 the average price for a new house in the United States was $329,400. By Jan. 2009, the average price had plunged to $245,200. In March 2010, that price had climbed to $258,600. So, is now the time to buy real estate?
As always, the correct answer is “it [...]
