When seeking the right space to house your business, location, property type, and price per square foot are among the most important factors to consider. While these factors are critical in ensuring a successful business, it is equally as important to examine whether you should lease or buy your own commercial real estate space.

Most commercial spaces require some amount of renovation before a new tenant can move in. Commercial leases for office, retail , and industrial spaces often include provisions for the landlord to help pay for improvements prior to the tenant moving in.

As the economy gradually returns to post-COVID normality, office space is picking up in Orange County, though vacancy levels and rent growth have yet to return to 2019 levels. 

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact on everyone from all walks of life. For the homeless, some of our most vulnerable people in the community - the pandemic has magnified core issues like access to quality shelter, food, and medical care. In this context, Mercy House, one of Orange County’s largest homeless housing and service providers, saw a pressing need to expand its operations:  Mercy House’s support was needed more than ever.