Commercial Real Estate Made Simple
Commercial Real Estate Resources
Practical guides from Crabill & Company to help Michigan businesses, property owners, tenants, buyers and investors make more informed commercial real estate decisions.
Practical CRE Education
Start With the Question You’re Trying to Answer
Commercial real estate can involve unfamiliar lease terms, building specifications, operating expenses and long-term financial decisions. These guides break those topics into practical information you can use when comparing properties or planning your next move.
Lease Costs
Understand What You’re Actually Paying For
Learn the common expense terms that can materially affect total occupancy cost.
What Does NNN Mean in Commercial Real Estate?
Understand triple-net leases, the three major expense categories commonly passed through to tenants, and what to review before signing a lease.
Read the NNN Guide →What Are CAM Charges in Commercial Real Estate?
Learn what common-area maintenance can include, how pro-rata shares and reconciliations work, and how CAM can affect occupancy cost.
Read the CAM Guide →Space Decisions
Choose Space Around the Business — Not Just the Asking Price
Compare flexibility, cost, location, layout and long-term strategy before committing.
Lease vs. Buy Commercial Property in Michigan
Compare flexibility, upfront capital, control, equity and long-term occupancy strategy when deciding whether leasing or owning better supports the business.
Compare Lease vs. Buy →How to Evaluate Office Space Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Review location, parking, layout, buildout, HVAC, technology, occupancy cost and future growth before your business commits to a space.
Read the Office Leasing Guide →Industrial Basics
Understand the Building Features That Affect Operations
Use building specifications to compare storage, equipment fit, loading, power and efficiency.
What Is Clear Height in Commercial Real Estate?
Learn why usable vertical clearance matters for warehouse storage, racking, equipment and efficiency — and which other building features should be evaluated with it.
Read the Clear Height Guide →Explore Industrial & Warehouse Properties
Compare current Michigan opportunities by clear height, loading, electrical service, access, parking, location and other operational requirements.
Explore Industrial Real Estate →Explore by Property Type
When you’re ready to compare actual properties, start with the part of the market that fits your business or investment goals.
Office & Medical
Explore office space and medical office space in Michigan.
Industrial & Warehouse
Compare industrial properties and warehouse space.
Retail, Land & Investment
Browse retail space, commercial land and investment properties.
Have a Commercial Real Estate Question?
Guides are a useful starting point, but every property and transaction is different. Crabill & Company can help you compare current opportunities and evaluate the factors that matter to your business or investment.