Cap rate, (capitalization rate), is a rate that helps us value a real estate investment. Cap rate equals the net operating income (NOI) divided by the purchase price. The cap rate shows the potential rate of return on the investment. So the higher the cap rate, the better. With me so far? Let me take […]
A very strong cap rate on this Maine inn for sale! And WHAT IS A CAP RATE ANYWAY? Read More »
When our guests pay for their full stay, we include our local state sales tax. How this translates in accounting terms is that the cost of the room is revenue earned and the state lodging sales tax is a liability. The tax is not ours to keep, it’s ours to pay to the state each
Gross Income Should Not Include Lodging Sales Tax When Talking Value! Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality lending in Maine for years have been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, they keep changing very quickly. Contact me to discuss current rates.
Not everyone who is a licensed real estate agent is a Realtor®?
A Realtor® is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors® are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics. Some Realtors® are brokers, while some are associate brokers or sales agents. These are varying levels of education, licensing and often responsibilities.
And hospitality ‘Consultants’ or ‘Brokers’ who are not licensed in the state of Maine are not held to any standards the way we are here as licensed Realtors® in Maine, where consumer protection is paramount.
I am a REALTOR®, a real estate professional who has taken the extra step to belong to the National Association of REALTORS®. Through membership, I abide by a Code of Ethics and have gained expertise to help you navigate one of the most complicated and important transactions you’ll make in your lifetime.
