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The videos below feature brief explainers from our Boulos team covering common commercial real estate terms and answering your frequently asked questions.

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What is Commercial Real Estate (CRE)?

Nate Stevens (Managing Partner and Designated Broker) of The Boulos Company explains exactly what Commercial Real Estate is and The Boulos Company’s capabilities.

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What makes a good commercial real estate broker?

Greg Boulos (Managing Partner) of The Boulos Company explains what makes a good commercial real estate broker.

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Why is it important to have a commercial real estate broker represent you?

John Finegan (Associate Broker) of The Boulos Company explains the value of working with a commercial real estate broker.

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Who typically pays the real estate Commission in a transaction and are there exceptions to that?

Kent White  (Principal Broker and Partner) of The Boulos Company explains real estate commissions.

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What down payment is typically required with a commercial real estate loan?

Roy Donnelly (Associate Broker) of The Boulos Company explains commercial real estate loan down payments.

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What is zoning and its significance when buying or leasing RE?

Claire Richardson (Associate Broker) of The Boulos Company explains zoning when buying or leasing real estate.

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What is a ground lease? What are the pros and cons?

Chris Romano (Associate) of The Boulos Company explains ground leases and their pros and cons.

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In Maine, what’s the transfer tax amount and who pays it? What about New Hampshire?

Drew Sigfridson (SOIR, Senior Partner) of The Boulos Company explains the transfer tax in Maine and New Hampshire.

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What does “Cap Rate” stand for and how does it relate to property values?

Derek Miller (Partner and Broker) of The Boulos Company explains Cap Rates and how they relate to property values.

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What is a triple net lease versus a gross lease versus a modified gross lease?

Samantha Marinko (Associate) of The Boulos Company explains different types of commercial real estate leases.

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What do the three N’s in triple net mean?

Noah Stebbins (Broker) of The Boulos Company explains the three N’s in “triple net” and what they mean.

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What does CAM stand for and what is an example of CAMs?

Cameron Foster (Broker) of The Boulos Company explains CAMs.

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What is Percentage Rent? Can you give an example?

Joe Itailaander (Broker) of The Boulos Company explains percentage rent.