--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | Devin description: S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Devin ### Recent Posts [![Feng Shui Office Design – Using a Zen Color Palate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Feng_Shui_Office_Design.jpg?width=810&name=Feng_Shui_Office_Design.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/feng-shui-office-design/) # [Feng Shui Office Design – Using a Zen Color Palate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/feng-shui-office-design/) Feng shui was developed over 1,000 years ago in China and has informed philosophical, architectural and interior design decisions ever since. When the five elements of the ancient art work together it is said that you will have a good fortune (and one can never have enough good fortune in business). That’s why so many businesses have turned to\[…\] - March 31, 2015 - [office](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office), [long island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/long-island) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/feng-shui-office-design/) [![How to Get the Best Commercial Lease Terms](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Commercial_Lease_Terms.jpg?width=810&name=Commercial_Lease_Terms.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/best-commercial-lease-terms/) # [How to Get the Best Commercial Lease Terms](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/best-commercial-lease-terms/) A commercial lease negotiation can be difficult to navigate if you’re unsure of what you’re doing. However, with the right information it is possible to lease a great property on Long Island without having to pay a substantial amount of money each month. Listed below are four stipulations that should help you get the best commercial lease terms\[…\] - March 24, 2015 - [lease](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease), [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/best-commercial-lease-terms/) # [Leasing Medical Office Space - Your 6 Step Guide](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/leasing-medical-office-space-long-island/) Leasing medical office space on Long Island has been swiftly evolving over the past few years as the needs of practitioners and realtors have shifted. Gone are the days of niche commercial spaces (or at least they’re nearly gone) and that means there are a few ways for your medical business to make a profit. Listed below are 6 ways to make the\[…\] - March 19, 2015 - [lease](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/leasing-medical-office-space-long-island/) [![How to Make the Most of a Mixed Use Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Mixed_Use_Property.jpg?width=810&name=Mixed_Use_Property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/mixed-use-property/) # [How to Make the Most of a Mixed Use Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/mixed-use-property/) As a first-time investor in Long Island real-estate it can be difficult to decide which type of property you would like to invest in. Buying commercial property in the right location can yield significant returns, but the initial cost may be too great. 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Listed below is a guide to a retail lease\[…\] - March 02, 2015 - [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/retail-lease-negotiation/) [![Buying Commercial Property on a Limited Budget](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Buying_Commercial_Property.jpg?width=810&name=Buying_Commercial_Property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-save-buying-commercial-property/) # [Buying Commercial Property on a Limited Budget](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-save-buying-commercial-property/) When you first start looking into investing in real estate chances are that a majority of your literature will revolve around residential real estate. These how-to books and online articles will offer suggestions on how you can get the most bang for your buck, how to manage properties effectively and so on but, they don’t mention what managing\[…\] - February 24, 2015 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-save-buying-commercial-property/) [![Lease vs Buy - How to Make the Best Decision for Your Business](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Lease_vs_Buy.jpg?width=810&name=Lease_vs_Buy.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/lease-vs-buy-make-best-decision-business/) # [Lease vs Buy - How to Make the Best Decision for Your Business](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/lease-vs-buy-make-best-decision-business/) When people are debating the topic of lease vs buy we usually assume they’re talking about residential properties. If you’re not convinced just take one look at Google search and it seems as though the only assets you can lease and buy are residential homes and cars. 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It all boils down to choosing a location that suits both your needs and the needs of your customers. 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