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title: Commercial Real Estate Strategies & Insights | SimonCRE | Buyer (2)
description: Buyer | With a proven track record of successfully navigating the unique challenges in commercial development and acquisitions, SimonCRE has prepared a series of resources and guides that offer commercial real estate strategies and insights. (2)
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# Insights
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## [The Life Cycle of a CRE Property](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/the-life-cycle-of-a-cre-property)
[Disposition](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/disposition)
Here's how the life cycle of a commercial property is broken down.
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## [Do's and Don'ts of Buying a CRE Property](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/dos-and-donts-of-buying-a-cre-property)
[Leasing & Acquisitions](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/leasing-acquisitions)
Buying a commercial property requires a calculated approach. Here are some do's and don'ts of buying a CRE property.
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## [Types of Roofs in CRE Development](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/types-of-roofs-in-cre-development)
[Commercial Real Estate Development Planning](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/commercial-real-estate-development-planning)
How to choose the best roof for your commercial building based on the climate.
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## [Tips for Buying a Commercial Real Estate Property](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/tips-for-buying-a-commercial-real-estate-property)
[Leasing & Acquisitions](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/leasing-acquisitions)
Here’s a breakdown of the overall process of buying a commercial real estate property, including a checklist of the...
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## [Is it the Right Redevelopment Opportunity?](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/is-it-the-right-redevelopment-opportunity)
[Redevelopment](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/redevelopment)
Before you start on a commercial redevelopment project, consider these guidelines to determine whether it will be as...
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## [Digging up the Best Corners: Buying a Retail Center](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/digging-up-the-best-corners-buying-a-retail-center)
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When exploring a retail center opportunity, be sure to follow the main items and examples listed here before committing...
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## [Why are SNDAs & Tenant Estoppels Important in Commercial Real Estate?](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/why-are-sndas-so-important-in-commercial-real-estate)
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What exactly are SNDAs and estoppels, and why is it so crucial to have tenants sign them before the sale? Here’s some...
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## [PART II: Calculating the Depreciation on a Commercial Property](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/part-ii-calculating-the-depreciation-of-a-commercial-property)
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One of the most common strategies to managing a real estate investment portfolio is the exercise of depreciation....
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## [PART I: Projecting the Potential Appreciation on a Commercial Property](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/part-i-projecting-the-potential-appreciation-on-a-commercial-property)
[Investment](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/investment)
These questions will provide insight into the projected appreciation of the investment, and also help determine how...
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## [How to Value a Commercial Property + Impact of the Pandemic](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-value-a-commercial-property-changes-due-to-the-pandemic)
[Acquisition](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/acquisition)
Here are various ways to reach a good estimate when it comes to underwriting during the due diligence process of buying...
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## [How to Convert a Retail Store into Restaurant Space](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-convert-a-retail-store-into-restaurant-space)
[Freestanding retail building](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/topic/freestanding-retail-building)
In this type of redevelopment, (not a former restaurant use), there are some critical points to keep in mind. Here’s...
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## [Due Diligence Checklist for Buying Commercial Real Estate](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-commercial-real-estate)
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Here’s a useful list of the main items to cover during the due diligence of a commercial real estate acquisition to...
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