D Magazine Blogs - Solender Hall

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.

The Real Estate Behind That Glass of Texas Wine

The Texas Wine Business Is Rapidly Growing, And With That Growth, There Are Real Estate Opportunities.

Helping Nonprofits Help Themselves

Solender/Hall’s Eliza Solender Talks About How Real Estate 101 Helps Nonprofits Navigate Complicated Issues.

A Growing Area of Real Estate: Religious Organizations as Landlords

Transactions involving these groups differ dramatically from typical commercial leases. Here’s how.

CRE Opinion: Schoolhouse Rocks, Nuts, and Bolts

Listen up, class; Professor Solender is going to lay out the basics of putting together a private or charter school deal.

CRE Opinion: Networking My Way to NASDAQ and Times Square

How networking with unexpected people can lead to unexpected business opportunities such as serving on the board of directors for other organizations.