Land Development: The Not So Simple Process
Understanding the basic principles of how to subdivide a tract of real estate can often bust the fantasy of turning a quick dollar as a developer.
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The Intent of a “Letter of Intent”
In a commercial real estate lease transaction, all good intentions should be put in writing, but what does that mean?
Increase Commercial Real Estate Value with Smart Capital Improvements
A quick run down of property improvements that yield the best bang for the buck.
Personal Traits that Lead to Losing Money Investing in Commercial Real Estate
I’m often asked, “what are the best market conditions in which to buy investment real estate?”
The Hot Zone
The Hot Zone is the title of one of my favorite books. Published in 1994, this non-fiction thriller covers the origins and few terrifying outbreaks of deadly infectious viruses including Ebola and Marburg.
Understanding The Dirt on Soil
How does soil composition and quality impact land use?
Frederick County Office of Economic Development Highlights MacRo LTD’s Ashleigh Kiggans
A Conversation on Success and Diversity with Frederick Commercial Real Estate Broker Ashleigh Kiggans BY: SOPHIE SMITH, PLATINUM PR, for Frederick County OED, MINORITY BUSINESS VISION
Farm Sales in 1st Half of 2020 Surpass Total Year of 2019
After only 5 agricultural land sales over 100 acres in 2019, a rebound in activity appears to be in store for 2020.
Blink, and It’s Year 5
This year marks my 10th year in the commercial real estate industry and my 5th year here at MacRo. While I learned a lot during my first five years in the DC market, it’s truly been my last five years in Frederick that have taught me the most.
That Thing Called…A “Budget”
Let’s talk numbers!