D Magazine Blogs - Solender Hall

Behind the Deal: Youth 180 and AIDS Services of Dallas

The best real estate transactions are win-win. Such was the case for a building trade involving two nonprofits in North Oak Cliff.

Five Key Pieces of Advice for Historic Church Renovations

President of Solender/ Hall Inc Eliza Solender and leader of The Kessler School Cooper Koch share what they learned while remodeling a church in Oak Cliff to become the school’s new home.

Nonprofits Are A Growing Sector for Real Estate Opportunities

Solender/Hall Inc.’s Eliza Solender says property owners should welcome charitable organizations as potential tenants and purchasers.

Real Estate Projects Can Help Transform an Entire County

Eliza Solender of Solender/Hall Inc. says an 11-acre parcel of land for Metrocare’s Hillside Innovation Center is one of those projects. Here’s why.

Is It Risky Business When Nonprofits Become Landlords?

The COVID pandemic has harmed income for most nonprofit organizations. In addition, like the for-profit business community, many nonprofits had a substantial percentage of their employees working virtually.

11 Common Mistakes Made in Commercial Real Estate Deals

Industry veteran Eliza Solender shares the repeat offenders she’s seen over the past three decades in the business.

Why Leasing to a Nonprofit is Better Than to a For-Profit Tenant

Unlike small business owners, it is extremely rare for a non-profit to have anyone personally guarantee as lease. In fact, I have NEVER had a non-profit client have someone personally guarantee a lease.

The Business Case for Lending to Nonprofit Organizations

Less availability of affordable rent in desired locations, stricter zoning requirements, and a desire to have more control over their property have led many nonprofit organizations to consider purchasing real estate.

Squeezed Out: Solving the Office Building Gentrification Problem for Nonprofit Organizations

Solender/Hall president says Nonprofit organizations are seeing more of their budgets going toward rent as they struggle to stay in city areas that are easily accessible.