CRE Terms to Know: Leased Space

Space under contract between a landlord and a tenant or between a tenant and a subtenant. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: Kiosk

A small, physically independent stand or cart often placed within the common area of a retail structure (typically a regional mall) from which specialty goods are sold. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: Inventory

The total number of buildings and total square footage (net rentable area) in the competitive inventory. Buildings under construction are not part of total inventory. Total inventory increases when a new building is delivered and decreases when an existing building is demolished or changes use. Total inventory includes properties under renovation if the building remains … Read more

CRE Terms to Know: Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

For income properties, it is the interest or discount rate needed to discount the sum of future net cash flows, including amortization and payments of loans and depreciation of the real property, to an amount equal to the initial equity of the property. For development projects, it is the interest or discount rate needed to … Read more

CRE Terms to Know: Innovation Center or District

Geographic areas with concentrations of innovative firms and entrepreneurial activity that focus on strengthening and growing new businesses and commercializing their products or services or both. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: Infill

Infill is the development of one or more buildings on underutilized land situated between existing buildings. Infill development is typically done in dense environments where land is scarce. The slightly broader term “land-recycling” is sometimes used. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: Industrial Building

A structure used primarily for manufacturing, research and development, production, maintenance, and storage or distribution of goods or both. It can include some office space. Industrial buildings are divided into three primary classifications: manufacturing, warehouse or distribution, and flex. (The typical characteristics of the most common types of industrial buildings are shown in the Industrial … Read more

CRE Terms to Know: Incubator

An economic development tool created to support new businesses. Typically lab or office space or both provided for free or at a deep discount in buildings owned or leased by municipalities. Business assistance and financing opportunities may be provided as startups gain momentum. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: In-line Store

A retail store placed adjacent to neighboring retailers so that the fronts of the stores are in a straight line and behind what is considered the lease line. Tenants operating in the common area are not considered in-line vendors. Learn more at https://www.naiop.org

CRE Terms to Know: High-rise Office Building

Low-rise: Fewer than 7 stories above ground level Mid-rise: Between 7 and 25 stories above ground level High-rise: More than 25 stories above ground level Learn more at https://www.naiop.org