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Retail vs. Office Leases

Retail and office leases may fall under the same accounting standards, but they behave very differently in practice. As portfolios grow, treating these lease types the same can introduce hidden compliance and reporting risk. This article breaks down how retail and office leases differ, what those differences mean for accounting accuracy and audit readiness, and how finance teams should structure their processes to maintain clean, defensible reporting as complexity increases.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager

Lease Management

A Closer Look at the Transactions Module

This post takes a detailed look at the Transactions module and how it supports growing portfolios as new space is introduced over time. It explains how teams use size-based transactions to track expansions, new sites, and phased developments, while keeping all related activity organized in one place.

The blog walks through how transactions are created and managed, including milestones, tasks, locations, proposals, files, and exports. It also clarifies how Transactions fit alongside other modules, with Projects handling remodel and renovation costs separately.

Together, the post shows how Transactions act as a working record of portfolio growth, giving teams a clear, structured view of how space enters and evolves across their portfolio.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager

Lease Management

Your Office Lease Is Up for Renewal: What to Review Before You Sign Again

Many companies have office leases coming up for renewal in 2026, a year when market conditions are shifting, and costs are rising across most commercial buildings. This blog explains how to evaluate whether your current space still fits your operational needs, what rent increases landlords can legally apply, and what finance and real estate teams should review before signing a new term. The inspection checklist covers documentation, space condition, operating expenses, and negotiation preparation. The goal is to help teams avoid common renewal mistakes, model total occupancy cost accurately, and approach renewals with structure rather than urgency.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager

Lease Management

The Lease Admin’s Checklist for Year-End

A technical, structured year-end checklist for real estate and lease administration teams to ensure accurate data, clean documentation, and readiness for renewals, planning, and ASC 842 coordination.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager