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  • library_books What does it cost to build out commercial office space?Call Kenny Roch at KMR Construction and find
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on April 20, 2013 and Updated on August 16, 2019
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    As a seasoned commercial real estate broker and developer at Centermark Commercial Real Estate, I have handled 100’s of commercial lease and sale transactions and then been involved in the buildout processes. Assuming all the sanitary sewer, water and electrical connections are reasonably located, plain office buildout runs about $38 to $45 PSF.  This is turn-key with standard private offices, RACO doors (9’) and 28 oz. carpet.  Medical finish with smaller rooms and multiple sinks runs about $65 PSF on the low end depending on finishes in the lobby/receptions areas (not including medical equipment).   These estimates include full HVAC and minimum millwork in the break areas and restrooms.  These estimates of cost PSF are more accurate on spaces over 3,000 SF.  Smaller spaces tend to be higher PSF as you have a smaller SF by which to divide the cost of the restrooms, electrical, etc.  If you need office space built out in a new building, are adding space to existing offices, or just want to upgrade your commercial property, contact our preferred contractor in Houston and does great work:

     

    Call Kenny for a bid on your office build-out!

    Kenny Roch
    KMR Construction LLC

     

    - Tell Kenny that you found him on Warehousefinder.net and he will move you to the front of the list!  đź™‚


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  • library_books Heavy machinery, material and equipment storage services - Houston
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on February 8, 2013 and Updated on August 16, 2019
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    Many companies do not have the resources to man a warehouse for short or even long term to handle its excess machinery, material and/or equipment.  There are companies who specialize in this service with heavy crane served warehouses and heavy capacity lifts.  They will do daily storage or yearly terms. 

    If you need help with the storage of machinery, material and/or equipment, contact: 

    (tell JD you found him on Warehouse Finder for special pricing!) 

    J.D. Silver 
    MEI - Rigging & Crating 
    3004  Aldine Bender Road 
    Houston, TX 77032 
    Phone: 281-442-0544, FAX: 281-442-0547, Cell: 713-471-2803 

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  • library_books Crane served warehouse for Lease or Sale - New Listing! - 5520 Armour, Houston, TX
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on January 18, 2013 and Updated on October 21, 2021
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    Centermark Commercial Real Estate has just listed warehouse for Lease or Sale at 5520 Armour Dr, in Houston, Texas located very near the Port of Houston.  This crane served industrial property consists of approximately 71,337 SF of office warehouse on 2.65 acres of land.  The warehouse has multiple dock high doors and drive thru grade level access with 16’ to 22’ clear.  The warehouse has two (5) ton overhead cranes and 7,000 SF of a/c tech and/or office area.

    Centermark Commercial Real Estate specializes in Industrial and Office in the Greater Houston area. CCRE is the exclusive affiliate broker for WarehouseFinder.NET in Houston, TX.

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  • library_books How to Lease or Rent a Small Warehouse
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, Steve Watts,
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    An image depicting the relationships in a typical real estate transaction - Warehouse FinderWhen I need to lease a small warehouse, how do I this search? Who will help me, and what resources might I need or want to take advantage of…

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  • library_books Houston Commercial Real Estate's Rising Property Taxes: Is Harris County Appraisal District Putting
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on May 22, 2012 and Updated on August 14, 2019
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    The overall tone in the Houston commercial real estate market is an optimistic one. Experts are speculating a continued turn-around for this year and beyond. One would assume this is good news for Houstonians - not necessarily.  It seems property owners are not the only ones paying attention to real estates “sunny forecast.”

    In a preemptive attempt to balance the market values with the appropriate taxes, the Appraisal Districts have begun to increase commercial real estate property taxes.  According to Harris County Chief Appraiser, Jim Robinson, “the values of commercial and industrial real properties and apartment properties are all beginning to show strong signs of economic recovery. These three categories of property are expected to increase between 6-11%.”

    Out of 600 commercial real estate properties included in a recent study, it was found there are significant appraisal value increase, across the board:

    • Retail - The average increase was 18.4%, with the highest increases in A&B-class properties. The largest increase found was as much as 84% year-over-year 
    • Multifamily -  Average increase - 17.8%. The hardest hit were the B & C-class properties, with as much as a 129% and 184% value increases over last year 
    • Office - office properties are experiencing increases of 23.5% on average, with highest value increases occurring in B-class properties and some reaching as much 85% and 98.9% higher than the 2011 tax value 

    In every realm, decision making without a thorough understanding of all factors is never a good thing.  Unfortunately for Houston property owners, that seems to be precisely what the Harris County Appraisal District is doing.

    So what can you do? Fight your taxes! A professional tax consultant can help you help the Appraisal District to see that through their efforts to “balance” the market, they are actually tipping the tax scale.

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  • library_books ATCO Business Park - New Construction - Office/Warehouses13701 FM 529 - For Sale or Lease
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on May 1, 2012 and Updated on October 21, 2021
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    Freestanding Flex-Service Office/Warehouse Buildings - 6,000 SF to 12,000 SF Shell Complete 

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    Call for Reduced Pricing Information 

    Centermark Commercial Real Estate has been retained to market the newly developed ATCO Business Park in Northwest Houston.  We have two buildings shell complete, 6,000 SF and 12,000 SF.

    The project will ultimately consist of fifteen (15) freestanding buildings for sale or lease in Northwest Houston.  While geared towards light industrial and service uses, the buildings can accommodate 100% office finishes as well.

    12,000 SF Warehouse, ATCO Business ParkATCO Business Park has been designed to offer a more contemporary feel and look to its product. These are not ordinary metal buildings. The developer’s goal was to provide attractive structures without compromising function. Each office/warehouse provides dedicated storage yard area, ample area for dock wells and 480 volt, 3 phase electrical service. These clear span buildings are fully insulated. Crane capable warehouses will also be offered over 10,000 SF.

    Located in Northwest Houston on FM 529 and outside the city limits, this industrial park is in the high demand NW quadrant.  Because we are outside the city, the tax rates are low at $2.34 per $100 of value.  ATCO BP is a great compliment to the nearby Northwoods Industrial Park which caters to larger crane served tenants. Quality freestanding buildings for sale or lease under 20,000 SF are rare in Houston and ATCO BP is eager to meet the demand.

    Map showing location of ATCO Business Park

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  • library_books Commercial Warehouse for Lease - Property Categories
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on January 28, 2012 and Updated on November 7, 2019
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    Commercial warehouse” as a label is broadly used to describe a number of types of commercial space typically offered for lease or rent.  For purposes of this article, we will use Five (5) main categories.

    General Office/Warehouse

    Typically grade level, this type of building is suited to businesses that provide a product and need to receive materials/items and ship out materials/items which may be at grade level or at dock high. The dock-high loading requirement with smaller freestanding buildings is usually facilitated thru use of in ground dock truck wells where the truck backs down a ramp to adjust for the height of the shipping container.

    Bulk Distribution

    Used for the distribution of palletized products in large volume, these buildings have true 4’ dock high loading with multiple doors, high clear height and fire protection systems.

    Heavy Manufacturing

    With grade level overhead doors and ample outside storage yard, these buildings often have large overhead cranes, heavy power and high clear heights.

    Flex office/warehouse (aka Service Center Space)

    Heavy office ratio and  air-conditioned and heated areas used for tech or assembly are common with Flex space.  High parking ratios and generally higher end business park settings are also popular with this type.

    Truck Terminal w/Cross Dock

    Used to transfer goods quickly from container to container, these buildings are usually very shallow and long to allow for a very high number of offloading spaces and overhead doors.  Additionally, an abundance of trailer storage area and staging yard is normally required.

    These are some of the main categories of buildings in Commercial Warehouses which are found for Lease.

    For a more recent article with an updated list, go here.

    For help finding a qualified industrial broker in your area and the perfect warehouse for your business call WarehouseFinder.net at 800.814.4214

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  • library_books Free Rent! Warehouse for Lease! Really? - Let Me Explain...
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on December 13, 2011 and Updated on August 18, 2019
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    So we need to lease a warehouse - how much free rent can you get us?”  That is a common question I get from my clients.  It generally does not matter if they are local or global, $100k/year or $100mm/year, everyone wants to feel they got the upper-hand or a good “deal.”  But what does “free rent” really mean?

    Free rent is, in most circumstances, a period of time where the tenant pays no rent or partial rent during the lease.  This period is usually front loaded on the lease term.  This is a great marketing ploy for landlords and is generally a win for the tenant too.  It is pushed as a savings in rent to offset move-in and set-up costs incurred by the tenant.  Free rent is also called “Rental Abatement” - which is, as a description, generally more palatable to Landlords.  Owners hate to give away money.  At the end of the day, owners want to lease their properties up and if they can lease it now, give a few months of free rent and eliminate the risk of additional months of vacancy, then it ends up being a wash for the owner. 


    Let me explain the tricks around Free Rent.  Typically,  free rent is never free.  Rental abatement is recouped later in the lease.  While time value of money may be gained, the Landlord will generally pad his proposal to account for any opportunity costs.   As an example, if you as the tenant want to rent 10,000 SF for 60 months and the Landlord gives you 3 months free rent, he will typically add the months to the term of the lease - so 63 months.  Now the Landlord will want rental increases in later years and will start those “bumps” in month 13 of the lease.  Now the added three months will be at the highest rate in the term, thereby increasing the average rate over the lease. 

    Free rent up front is a plus for the tenant, provided the tenant does not have to pay more in rate over the term in order to get the free rent. 

    Looking for Warehouse, Office or other space in Houston or elsewhere? Needing to renew your lease?

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  • library_books How to Use a Grade Level Facility for Dock-High Loading
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, Steve Watts,
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    Building with Single Dock Well Conversion | Warehouse FinderThis article attempts to answer the question “Can I achieve dock-high loading/unloading using a grade-level building?” The fundamental problem addressed by warehouse loading areas - or docks in this article - is how facility team members get materials from the shipping surface of trucks, trains, etc., onto the facility floor for further handling…

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  • library_books Commercial Buildings for sale - A shrinking market? How is that?
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on May 13, 2011 and Updated on October 21, 2021
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    Construction of commercial buildings has decreased approximately 28% across the board for industrial, retail and office properties (as reported by Costar,Inc.).  This is especially true for speculative warehouse and office buildings for sale by a developer.  For the business owner looking to buy a warehouse building or office for his/her operations, this decrease may drive up pricing on existing buildings and reduce availability.  I have clients tell me quite often that in this economy there must be a glut of buildings for sale.  While that may be accurate in areas of the country with higher than average unemployment and/or a shrinking population, it is quite the opposite in booming cities like Houston, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, Provo and Phoenix.

    While a shortage of funds from lenders for speculative development is a nationwide issue, availability of buildings for sale fluctuates dramatically from city to city.   Lender rules for loan approval do not take into account the feasibility of project based on an individual city’s needs and inventory.  A bad economy by default forces a migration of people to other, more prosperous areas of the country looking for jobs.  This drives up demand in those areas and changes the commercial real estate picture.  Tie this surge in demand to a national policy of restrictive lending and you have a shortage of quality buildings for sale.

    So, the volume of buildings for sale becomes a relative term and may not correspond to the nationwide economy, especially in a city like Houston, Texas.

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  • library_books Typical Selection Criteria - Warehouse for Lease, Rent or Sale
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    Posted by Eric Hughes,
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    thumbnail photo of large dock high warehouseIf you are considering renting, leasing or purchasing a warehouse facility and would like to get off to the best start possible, I advise taking ample time to define your needs in a facility. Here are some specific criteria to consider…

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  • library_books Industrial Warehouse Property with Excess Land or Yard and High Ceilings in Short Supply
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on April 8, 2011 and Updated on August 11, 2019
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    Houston is seeing a surge in leasing and sales of quality industrial freestanding properties with excess yard or land.   We have seen an increased demand for buildings with fenced and surfaced yard area to facilitate heavy equipment and tractor trailer storage.  Slowly those warehouse properties have been leased or sold and most of the existing product is burdened with some incurable physical obsolescence (i.e. low ceilings in the warehouse, limited yard area and/or truck courts).

    Also, numerous requirements for 28’ + clear warehouses have been floating around with no existing buildings around to fill the need.  If you require a freestanding building with extra land AND high clear heights…Good luck, get ready to build new.

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  • library_books 4800 Fidelity - Warehouse for Lease
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on March 2, 2011 and Updated on August 11, 2019
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    Leased! Centermark Commercial Real Estate is marketing 54,000 SF of industrial warehouse for lease at 4800 Fidelity, Jacinto City, Texas.  The property is located just outside the East 610 Loop off Market Street on Fidelity.  With over 22 acres of land this industrial park can accommodate almost any storage yard requirements. Other amenities include:

    • 54,000 SF total space with approximately 400 SF of office 
    • 3.5 acres total 
    • 2.5 acres of stabilized yard area with more land available 
    • Clear span buildings (no interior columns) 
    • 18’ to 40’ clear heights 
    • Heavy power available 
    • Close proximity to the Port of Houston 
    • Offices built to suit 
    • Located outside the City of Houston in Jacinto City limits 
    • Zoned heavy industrial 

    4800 Fidelity - South end of 54,000 SF and its yard area

    4800 Fidelity - South end of 54,000 SF and its yard area 


    4800 Fidelity - 6 acres for build to suit warehouse or storage yard for lease

    4800 Fidelity - 6 acres for build to suit warehouse or storage yard for lease 


    View of inside of warehouse facing North

    View of inside of warehouse facing North 

    Looking for Warehouse, Office or other space in Houston or elsewhere? Needing to renew your lease?

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  • library_books Full-Service Lease: Understanding Types of Commercial Leases - Part 3
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    The Cogs of Industrial Leasing | Warehouse FinderA Full-Service Lease, typically applicable to multi-tenant office buildings, offers one monthly rate that encompasses all costs associated with the property, such as electricity, janitorial services, management, property taxes, and property insurance. This lease type allows the landlord to pass along any increases in expenses to the tenants each year.

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  • library_books Understanding Triple Net (NNN) Leases in Commercial Real Estate
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    The Cogs of Industrial Leasing ThumbnailA Triple Net (NNN) lease is a popular type of commercial real estate lease agreement where the tenant is responsible for paying the base rental amount each month to the landlord. In addition to the base rent, the tenant also reimburses the landlord monthly for their pro-rata share of certain estimated…

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  • library_books Understanding Industrial Gross Leases: Responsibilities and Expenses
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    The Cogs of Industrial Leasing ThumbnailThe industrial gross lease is common in multi-tenant industrial properties. In an industrial gross lease, the tenant is responsible for some, but not all, of the operating expenses of the property…

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  • library_books Dock-High Loading Explained: Definitions, Standard Heights, and Warehouse Best Practices
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    Photo Illustration of Dock High building with Semi-Truck and Trailer | Warehouse FinderUnlock the essentials of dock-high loading—from standard heights to truck compatibility—and discover how it enhances warehouse efficiency..

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  • library_books Bridge Crane - Picture with Definition
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    Photo of Client Bridge Crane for Illustration

    A Bridge Crane is a lifting system comprising two sets of rails built near a warehouse’s ceiling and a bridge or steel truss spanning these rails. Cranes are used to lift, move, and place heavy items quickly and accurately.

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  • library_books WarehouseFinder.Net launches new site!
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    Posted by Eric Hughes, on November 23, 2010 and Updated on August 17, 2019
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    Welcome to our new version of the WarehouseFinder website.  Created in 2008 by a seasoned Commercial Real Estate broker, WarehouseFinder.NET aims to streamline your search for industrial and/or office space and eliminate time spent with inexperienced agents…or worse, an unlicensed phone operator/assistant.

    When looking for warehouse space for rent, lease or for purchase, sifting through all the websites and talking to numerous brokers is extremely time consuming and ineffective.  Use us instead.  Why?…

    Our service is free - commissions are paid by the property owner, not you.

    Your time is valuable - let us search, sift, organize and prepare results while you run your business.

    One broker representing your interests is best - Calling multiple brokers and having them all look will lessen their dedication to you.  Why would they work hard for you if another broker is doing the same work?

    Again welcome to our new, redesigned site and we look forward to helping you in your search for warehouse, office or industrial property.

    Looking for Warehouse or Office space in Houston?

    Centermark Commercial Real Estate specializes in Industrial and Office in the Greater Houston area. CCRE is the exclusive affiliate broker for WarehouseFinder.NET in Houston, TX.

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  • library_books Covered Exterior Elevated Dock
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    Photo of Exterior Elevated DockA covered exterior elevated dock is a concrete structure that facilitates loading and unloading of containers at or near the 48” level without obstructing warehouse access. This type of dock is implemented for various reasons, including the need for more loading and unloading slots for trucks or adding dock-high capability to a site.

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