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Leasing & TI

NNN vs. Gross Leases: What Commercial Tenants Actually Pay Each Month

The rent quoted on a listing is rarely what you'll actually pay — the lease structure behind that number determines your real monthly occupancy cost.

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Tenant Improvement Allowances in 2026: What's a Fair TI Package and How to Negotiate It

A tenant improvement allowance can be the difference between opening on budget and burning through your working capital before you serve a single customer — here's how to know if what you're being offered is actually fair.

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