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Christopher G. Hurn, President/CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported recent findings from the real-estate research firm, Reis Inc.

Altamonte Springs, FL — Christopher G. Hurn, President/CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported recent findings from the real-estate research firm, Reis Inc.

“Effective rents on office properties leapt an average of 3.1% during this year’s second quarter, up from increases of 2.8% in the first quarter and 2.1% in the year-earlier period,” Hurn said, citing the Reis Inc. report.

The commercial lease market had been soft, if not depressed, in most markets dating back to the dot-com bubble burst and 9/11 terrorist attacks
The Wall Street Journal also recently reported these increases as the sharpest quarterly rise since the third quarter of 2000.

“The commercial lease market had been soft, if not depressed, in most markets dating back to the dot-com bubble burst and 9/11 terrorist attacks,” Hurn commented. “I think it’s now time more small business owners realize the only way to contain their real estate expenses is to own rather than lease and begin controlling their destinies,” said Hurn.

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Madison, Florida — Prime north Florida pinewood forest will hit the auction block on July 28, according to John Hill of J.W. Hill and Associates.

“We are offering at auction 2,693 acres more or less of pristine north Florida pinewood forest and tranquil creeks,” said Hill. “This acreage has been divided into 32 tracts of 80 to 112 acres, perfect for estate building lots.”

Hill said that the acreage is located in the Rocky Creek development close to Interstate 10 and Tallahassee, just a short drive from Jacksonville. “This is an opportunity to build your own private paradise convenient to city amenities, but far from the crowds,” said Hill.

Rocky Creek offers beautiful live oaks with Spanish moss, towering pinewood forests and tranquil creeks. Hill explained, “These large acreage estates are the perfect place to find peace, quiet and complete privacy. It’s convenient location, just off Interstate 10; make it a great location to get away from it all!”

Located in the “Big Bend” of Florida, Rocky Creek rests in an area with thousands of acres of protected lands and preserves. The nearby Aucilla River, has been designated as “Outstanding Florida Water” and features 19 miles of canoe trails that are part of “Florida’s National Scenic Trail.” Numerous state parks such as the Econfina River State Park, the Suwannee River State Park and Peacock Springs State Park offer fishing, hiking, horseback trails, canoeing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge offers 68,000 acres surrounding historic St. Marks Lighthouse with 75 miles of trails winding through the refuge. Osceola National Forest and Twin Rivers State Forest offer more protected land for outdoor enjoyment.

Just a short drive from Rocky Creek are the quaint towns of Keaton Beach and Dekle Beach offering relaxing by the beaches, scalloping and sea kayaking along Florida’s beautiful “Nature Coast.”

Below-market financing with a minimum 10% down payment is offered by the seller. For more information, call John Hill at 1-888-821-0894 or Bill Merckel with Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate at 407-359-2124.

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Author: Jeremy Sposato

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