What a Stronger Dollar Means for Development

The Wall Street Journal reported a stronger American dollar by 4.3% since the November 8th election, but what does this mean for permit expediting as well as the retailer/tenant? At first glance this is good news as a stronger currency indicates a strengthening economy; but, for those looking to develop under these conditions it presents a mixed bag of benefits and costs with respect to the permit process of commercial development. As we look into the ramifications of a strengthening dollar we see a weaker import of foreign investment of products and development as well as H1B’s becoming less important. …

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Dec 27, 2016 By admin

Is 2017 the Year for Portland? A Permit Expediter’s Prediction

Is 2017 the Year for Portland? A Permit Expediter’s Predictions Every year by December I’m asked for a permit expediter’s predictions for the following year. This year I’m scratching my head and asking if 2017 is the year Portland’s commercial developments build up? In the previous three years we’ve seen San Francisco, Seattle, and Miami take off and compete with developments in metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, and D.C. These cities will always be booming with growth, recession not withstanding, but what’s exciting are the newcomers. I may not be able to predict which city will be the …

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Nov 28, 2016 By admin

Four Reasons to be Thankful for Your Permit Expediting Solution

Even with the holiday season upon us, work doesn’t always halt. Deadlines are still looming and permits still need filing. When you’re stressed out with upcoming construction projects and holiday commitments, Permit Advisors has your back. There are countless reasons to be grateful for your permit expediting team but today we’ve listed just a few… Improving Your Bottom Line: At the end of the year, you don’t want to go over budget. We help you save money so that you can go into your first quarter of business already in the black. Permit Advisors works to lessen the number of submittals …

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Nov 21, 2016 By admin

How are Entitlement Services Different than Permit Expeditor Solutions?

How are Entitlement Services Different than Permit Expeditor Solutions? Most clients of Permit Advisors know the difference between entitlement services and permit expeditor solutions in a general sense, however, when it comes down to some of the finer points things can get a little nuanced. In this article, I will separate the key differences between entitlement services and permit expeditor solutions.  The essential differences in entitlements and permitting boil down to three key differences: interfacing with elected officials, timelines, and price tag. Elected Officials The biggest difference between entitlements and permit expediter solutions is who you interface with in order …

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Nov 14, 2016 By admin