When we begin the process of representing a new client who wants to purchase their commercial real estate, we have a long intake session on their requirements, timetable and business. One element of site selection is the evaluation of future property appreciation and resale value. While it is rarely recognized by our clients, it will always be a consideration in our evaluation and recommendation of potential alternatives.

How we do that is the basis of this month's article, " Buying for Resale Value." It reviews at length the five most important criteria in evaluating the possible resale value of commercial or industrial property. If all other variables are equal, I will always choose the property with the higher resale potential. And I will explain why you should too!

Autumn is my favorite time of year, so I am really enjoying the change in seasons. And school is back in session, so I am now starting my 5th year of mentoring at-risk kids at Walt Whitman High School. I am volunteering with Earn and Learn, a program founded and funded by my good friend, Jefry Rosmarin. We have a great group of kids this year, and they certainly keep us on our toes!

And a new Scouting year has also begun, so that is keeping me incredibly busy as well. This is the best time to get a son or daughter involved in Scouts - Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for boys, and Venturing (high adventure) or Exploring (career exploration) for both boys and girls. If you would like more information for your child, please call me and I will get you started! Or you can go to www.beascout.org for more information. And if you live in Suffolk County, please visit the website at www.sccbsa.org for the great programs offered by our Council.