At Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, we’ve been watching a powerful shift taking place in the South Orange County market: more and more local businesses are choosing to purchase their own buildings instead of leasing. From San Clemente to Laguna Hills, companies are rethinking their long-term real estate strategy, and for many, ownership is proving to be the smarter move. …
Dear Friends, Clients, and Partners, October marked a very special milestone for Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, Inc., our 35th anniversary year! For more than three decades, we’ve had the honor of serving South Orange County as a trusted authority in commercial real estate. From helping business owners find the right space, building owners finding the right tenant, selling their …
At Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, we know that selling your business is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. It’s the result of years—often decades—of hard work, risk-taking, and dedication. But when the day comes to cash out, the last thing you want is to see a large portion of your proceeds eaten up …
In Part 1 of this series, we explored how the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation and expanded Section 179 expensing under the BBBA provides immediate tax relief to real estate investors. But the real magic lies in what comes next, the ripple effects these incentives have on cash flow, reinvestment, and long-term growth. While reducing tax liability is valuable on …
Part 1: Immediate Tax Relief, A Game Changer for Real Estate Investors The passage of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) brought with it several impactful policy changes, but few have resonated with real estate investors as powerfully as the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation and the expansion of Section 179 expensing. These two tax incentives are not just technical …
Ah, the joys of running a business: marketing plans, inventory juggling, customer service… and surprise real estate plot twists! One day, you’re happily brewing lattes, grooming dogs, or selling artisanal vegan candles, and the next — BAM! You get a friendly-ish letter or phone call that says, “Dear Tenant, just a little FYI: the building you’re in has been sold. …
The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD), serving over 210,000 residents in southern Orange County, has announced a forthcoming rate adjustment scheduled to take effect in August 2025. This change follows a comprehensive cost-of-service study aimed at aligning rates with the actual costs of providing water, recycled water, and wastewater services, in compliance with California Proposition 218 requirements. Key Drivers Behind …
Let’s talk about the unsung hero of the real estate world: industrial real estate. It may not have the glam of beachfront condos or swanky retail plazas, but let us tell you—this asset class is the strong, silent type that brings home the bacon (and stores it in a refrigerated warehouse). If you’re in South Orange County, California—aka paradise with …
If you’re looking for strong, stable returns in commercial property, one sector continues to rise above the rest—industrial real estate. And in 2025, South Orange County industrial real estate is proving itself as a hotbed for serious commercial real estate investment. Cumulative property value appreciation for South Orange County industrial real estate from 2018 through the projected 2025. With nearly …
So you’ve decided to dive into commercial real estate. Maybe you’ve even found the perfect property with great bones and a dreamy location (bonus points if it has decent parking). You’re buzzing with potential. But before you can get your hands on the keys and start imagining what kind of coffee machine you’ll put in the break room—there’s one tiny …
