Ford Taurus SHO (2010)

Ford has released the new sportier version of the Taurus that promises to bring increased performance and reduced fuel consumption - 2010 Ford Taurus SHO.

Powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine coupled with a six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission and an All-Wheel Drive System, 2010 Ford Taurus SHO may outputs 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,500 rpm.

Ford Taurus SHO (2010) features a Reverse Camera System, MyKey, Ford SYNC, and Intelligent Access with Push Button Start.

2010 Ford Taurus SHO price will starts at $37,995 and will become available this summer.

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Mercedes GLK SUV

Mercedes GLK Class has been premiered by Daimler as their new SUV at Auto China 2008. With 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system and the new Agility Control suspension fully equipped for the Mercedes GLK, making this SUV as one of the more road-oriented SUV.

Powered by 4 and 6 cylinders engines with the GLK 220 BlueEFFICIENCY which offering a new entry level four-cylinder diesel engine, the Mercedes GLK will develop 125 kW/170 hp. However, the Mercedes GLK 220 BlueEFFICIENCY needs 6.9 liters of diesel to go 100 km.

On the German market, the Mercedes GLK price will start at 33,900 Euros. And it will be offered in four versions: GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC, GLK 280 4MATIC, and GLK 350 4MATIC.

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Hard Corners on Commercial Real Estate

While the words “Hard Corner” may not mean much too many people, when it comes to commercial real estate, they are definitely two very important words to consider. You see, when it comes to commercial real estate this is an important term that can be the makings of a great commercial real estate deal. When you are investing in real estate, you want to be sure that you find the key ingredients to making great commercial real estate deals. “Hard corners” are definitely one of those key ingredients that you need to keep in mind for a great deal.

Basically a “hard corner” is a piece of real estate that is located right where two roads intersect. This means that the land has frontage on two of its’ sides, which makes it very valuable. It really doesn’t take a genius to figure out that a piece of land that has two sides of frontage is going to be extremely valuable. Most of the time, real estate that is right on the corner of a major intersection will command a great deal more money than other pieces of property that only have road frontage of one side. In fact, land on “hard corners” can bring you at least 50% more than similar properties that only have one side of road frontage.

When you are evaluating how much a piece of retail property is worth the proximity to roads as well as the accessibility to roads is going to be and important thing to consider. More than likely people are not going to go to businesses that are difficult for them to get to. Businesses, such as pharmacies, restaurants, and gas stations find that they get twice the flow of business and exposure when they are located on a “hard corner” property.

Visibility is also an important factor for businesses when it comes to “hard corners.” If you only have property with one side of road frontage, you will not be as visible to potential customers as you would be if you had two sides of frontage. Buildings that are on the corner tend to draw in more customers, since they are easy to get to and highly visible as well. When it comes to attracting customers, “hard corners” are the way to attract them when they are passing by your area.

If you want to maximize your investment as a commercial real estate investor or as a developer, then “hard corner” properties are definitely a great choice. Look for retail properties that fall at busy intersections and consider investing in them. Since they have so much road frontage they have a high value when it comes to dollars per square foot. However, it is also important that you understand that there will be various costs associated with purchasing this type of property, such as the cost of acquisition. Be sure to weigh the costs as well as the expected profits before you decide to take on this type of an investment.

Not only do you have the ability to make more money when investing in land with “hard corners,” but you will probably be able to turn over the property more quickly as well. Property with great road frontage is in high demand and many businesses are constantly looking for these types of properties. So, if you purchase a property that is on a “hard corner” no doubt you’ll be able to turn it over very quickly and for a sizable profit as well.

So, when you combine great profits with great turnover times, you get a win-win situation in commercial real estate. If you are looking for a great commercial real estate retail deal, then be sure to start looking for “hard corner” properties. No doubt you’ll be setting yourself up to make an excellent profit.