What every business owner should know about leasing versus buying property

Commercial real estate is undergoing one of its biggest shifts in decades, leaving business owners with tough decisions about the physical space they occupy—whether to downsize, renegotiate a lease or buy property outright. In this episode, host Paula Quam sits down with Brent Walz, senior vice president and commercial real estate manager at Bell Bank, for a practical look at today's commercial real estate landscape. They break down what rising office vacancies mean for local economies, reveal the hidden cost of leasing versus owning, and share strategic ways companies can optimize their spacial footprint to protect their bottom line. Watch or listen to more Plain Money Talk here. Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No