--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog (2) description: S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog (2) --- - [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/) [![An Office Building Checklist for your Next Property Search](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Office%20Building.jpg?width=810&name=Office%20Building.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/office-building) # [An Office Building Checklist for your Next Property Search](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/office-building) The right space and location can make a world of difference for both established and up-and-coming businesses. If you’re in the market for a new office, the goal is to find a space with the right mixture of affordability and practicality. So, to ensure that your company doesn’t end up in the wrong digs, here are some helpful tips for choosing the\[…\] - July 18, 2018 - [buying commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-commercial-real-estate-2), [commercial space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-space), [commerical real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commerical-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/office-building) [![4 Apartment Decorating Tips for Designing your Living Space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Apartment%20Decorating.jpg?width=810&name=Apartment%20Decorating.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) # [4 Apartment Decorating Tips for Designing your Living Space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) When you live in an apartment or rental space, you only have a certain amount of room for decorating, so you better make it count! To help start your remodeling off on the right foot, consult these helpful apartment decorating tips for beginners. - July 11, 2018 - [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) [![How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg?width=810&name=How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) # [How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) If you’re a homeowner, you know how hard it can be to find a dependable contractor to oversee your renovation. Everyone has heard a construction horror story where a part of their home was gutted only for the crew to take the money and run. Renovations are difficult enough—make your life easier by following these proven tips on how to choose a\[…\] - July 04, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) [![Why Home Staging is the Key to Selling your House](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Staging.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Staging.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) # [Why Home Staging is the Key to Selling your House](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) No matter what, selling your home is always a tricky endeavor, especially when it comes to preparing for an open house. The goal of an open house is to showcase the unique strengths of your property while downplaying its flaws and appealing to the largest pool of prospective buyers. However, the only way that it’s going to attract anyone is\[…\] - June 27, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [open house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/open-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) [![3 Retail Trends Changing the Industry as We Know it](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Retail%20Trends.jpg?width=810&name=Retail%20Trends.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/retail-trends) # [3 Retail Trends Changing the Industry as We Know it](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/retail-trends) Many people have begun to ask the same important question, “What’s next on the horizon for the retail industry?” Well, since the industry is changing by the day, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the latest innovations. So, in order to ensure that your brick-and-mortar shop doesn’t get left in the dust, start monitoring these key retail\[…\] - June 20, 2018 - [Retail](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/retail), [small business](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/small-business), [commerical real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commerical-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/retail-trends) [![What does a VA Home Loan Cover, and How do you Use it?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/VA%20Home%20Loan.jpg?width=810&name=VA%20Home%20Loan.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) # [What does a VA Home Loan Cover, and How do you Use it?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) Here at S&D Realty, we offer veteran and military housing, which is usually financed through Veterans Affairs mortgages, otherwise known as VA loans. If you are a United States veteran or an active military member and are looking to purchase a new home, here is everything that you need to know about securing a VA home loan. - June 13, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [Veterans & Military Housing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/veterans-military-housing) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) [![Why a Commercial Real Estate Agent is Always Necessary](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/commercial%20real%20estate%20agent.jpg?width=810&name=commercial%20real%20estate%20agent.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-agent) # [Why a Commercial Real Estate Agent is Always Necessary](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-agent) As a business owner, navigating the world of commercial real estate is hard to manage if you don’t have any experience in the field. That’s why, if you’re looking to move locations, invest in real estate or list a property for sale or lease, it would be in your best interest to hire a commercial real estate agent to guide you through the process. - June 06, 2018 - [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate), [real estate agent](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/real-estate-agent) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-agent) [![ADA Requirements Every Small Business Owner Should Know](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/ADA%20Requirements.jpg?width=810&name=ADA%20Requirements.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/ada-requirements) # [ADA Requirements Every Small Business Owner Should Know](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/ada-requirements) If you own a small business or a retail store, it’s important that you pay close attention to the many accommodations and adjustments that are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which helps promote accessibility for over 40 million disabled Americans. So, to make sure that your business complies with the law, here are some\[…\] - May 23, 2018 - [Retail](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/retail), [commercial space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-space) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/ada-requirements) [![How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Curb%20Appeal.jpg?width=810&name=Curb%20Appeal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) # [How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) If you’re in the market to sell a residential space, the goal is always to increase the property value of your home as much as possible. Luckily, there are a few quick fixes to improve your home’s curb appeal, which can boost property value significantly. - May 16, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) [![How to Complete a Commercial Real Estate Sale for Beginners](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Commercial%20Real%20Estate%20Sale.jpg?width=810&name=Commercial%20Real%20Estate%20Sale.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-sale) # [How to Complete a Commercial Real Estate Sale for Beginners](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-sale) If you have a business that’s looking to change locations, then it might be time to finally sell your commercial real estate property. Unfortunately though, if you aren’t a real estate broker or professional, it can be difficult to figure out where to start—so here are some tips to get your commercial real estate sale past the finished line. - May 09, 2018 - [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [commerical real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commerical-real-estate) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-sale) --- [Previous](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/page/3) ### Blog Search ### Recent Posts [![Click Here to Join our Newsletter](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e) ### Topics - [residential real estate (65)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate) - [commercial real estate (48)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) - [Buying (40)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying) - [Tips (36)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Renting (23)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting) - [Selling (20)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling) - [Mortgage (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) - [commercial property (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property) - [lease (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) - [office (14)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office) - [Finance (13)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance) - [buying a house (12)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) ### Follow Us Find helpful blogs of both residential and commercial real estate on Long Island. 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