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Commercial Lease Terms

7 Essential Commercial Lease Types in 2026

2026 guide to the 7 commercial lease structures U.S. tenants encounter — NNN, gross, modified gross, and more. Who pays what, CAM tips, & what to...

Commercial Real Estate

Investor Conviction & Market Momentum

February 2026 CRE market update: 95% of investors plan increased buying activity, $562B projected volume, Fed leadership shift, & Virginia Beach...

How to Rent Commercial Office Space in 2026

How to rent commercial office space in 2026. A tenant-first guide covering hybrid work, lease types, negotiations, timelines, & how to secure better...

The AI Supercycle & The Maturity Wave

TenantBase’s January 2026 CRE newsletter covering AI data center growth, the $1.5T refinancing wave, office flight-to-quality, and Nashville market...

Private Offices in 2026

Private offices in 2026: how to compare flexible office options, understand total cost of occupancy, and choose the right space with confidence.

Partner Broker Highlight

Partner Broker Highlight: Angela Fontes

TenantBase sits down with Las Vegas tenant-rep broker Angela Fontes to discuss relationship-first brokerage, tenant advocacy, and building...

Partner Broker Highlight

Partner Broker Highlight: Matthew Bustamante

Matthew Bustamante shares his path into commercial real estate, his tenant-rep approach across retail, office, and industrial, and how TenantBase...

Partner Broker Highlight: Mike Hammond

Meet DC tenant-rep expert Mike Hammond — on warm calling, long-term value in today’s office market, and how TenantBase helps him connect with the...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does TenantBase work?

TenantBase reverses the traditional commercial real estate model. Instead of spending weeks searching listings and contacting landlords, tenants share their requirements — location, size, budget, and timing — and TenantBase matches them with qualified local tenant-rep brokers and relevant market options.

What does a tenant-rep broker actually do?

Tenant-rep brokers provide market expertise, advocate exclusively for tenant interests, and manage the leasing process from start to finish — space selection, negotiations, and concessions — helping reduce risk and improve outcomes at no direct cost to the tenant in most U.S. markets.

What's the difference between a gross lease and a net lease?

In a gross lease, one all-in rent payment covers most building expenses. In a net lease, tenants pay base rent plus some combination of property taxes, insurance, and CAM charges on top. Those pass-throughs can add 30–100% above the face rate, so understanding the structure before you tour is critical.

Who are the Partner Broker Highlights?

Partner Broker Highlights feature trusted tenant-rep brokers in TenantBase's network — their background, market expertise, and approach to representing tenants. It's designed to help businesses find and vet the right local advisor before starting a search.

How does TenantBase help me find the right space for my business?

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