Being a Good Commercial Landlord

There are plenty of perks to being a commercial landlord — you bring in extra revenue for yourself, and you’re providing other business people a brick-and-mortar place to achieve success. But if you want to retain the best long-term tenants, you have to commit to being the best landlord you can be. Just as your…

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Catching Up With Camp Kilcollin

Newest team member of Murphy Commercial Real Estate opens up about his business philosophy, what drives him, and why he loves his new career path “Sometimes, your career just kind of finds you,” explains Camp Kilcollin, an Annapolis resident who recently joined the team at Murphy Commercial Real Estate. Although his background in economics, as…

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Preparing to Lease Your Commercial Property

Leasing a commercial property that you own can be rewarding — first and foremost, you’re bringing in revenue; secondly, you’re providing space for another business owner to establish themselves and serve their customers. But before you list your commercial property, there are a few important considerations you should bear in mind. Running through this short…

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Tips and Tricks for First-Time Landlords

Real estate is a sound investment, offering incredible potential for a steady passive income. And when done right, renting out your property can involve very little work from you personally. But if you don’t consider what goes into a successful rental business, your property could easily become a costly headache. Let’s review some tips and…

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How the Shutdown Affected Commercial and Residential Real Estate

We’ve recently just come out of the longest government shutdown in history, and unfortunately, it may shut down again very soon. During the 35 day shutdown, institutions without 2019 spending plans were affected most, including Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Interior, State and Treasury. Sadly, an estimated 800,000 government workers…

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