Hughes Commercial

Santina Hughes brings experience in business development, client success, and commercial real estate technology through her work with CoStar Group and LoopNet. Her background in sales and relationship management supports Hughes Commercial’s commitment to connecting clients with opportunities and building lasting industry relationships. An active leader in Charlotte’s commercial real estate community, Santina has served as co-chair of CREW Charlotte’s Sponsorship Committee and will join its Board of Directors for 2026–2027. At Hughes Commercial, she leverages her industry relationships and collaborative approach to strengthen the firm’s network, foster strategic partnerships, and support long-term business growth.

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The Cap Rate Is Only the Starting Point: What Buyers Should Underwrite Next

The Owner-User Advantage: When Buying Your Building Can Make Business Sense

The Deal Can Look Great on Paper—Until These 5 Checks Are Missed

The Biggest 1031 Exchange Mistakes That Cost Investors Millions

NNN Buyer Intelligence — Why We Passed on a 7.15% Cap Rate Deal

The Biggest 1031 Mistakes Investors Make — And How Sophisticated Buyers Avoid Them

How the 45-Day Rule Actually Works

Reverse Exchanges Explained — How Sophisticated Buyers Secure Properties Before Selling

Triple Net Investing Explained — How NNN Properties Actually Work

Hughes Commercial — A Buyer Lost a Great Deal This Month

Why Owner-User Buyers Are Reshaping Parts of Commercial Real Estate

Hughes Commercial — Why Operating Businesses Often Dictate Real Estate Value

Cap Rates Are a Lagging Indicator (Here’s What to Watch Instead)

Hughes Commercial — The Hidden Value in Lease Term (And Why Most Investors Misprice It)

Hughes Commercial — Why Small Bay Industrial Is Quietly Outperforming

What is Small Bay Industrial Real Estate?

Cap Rates, Tenant Credit & Market Pricing Demystified

Hidden CRE Opportunities in 2026 You Can’t Ignore

Master These 4 CRE Principles to Maximize Your Deals

The Clause That Quietly Kills Your STNL Exit

The Hidden Multiplier in M&A: Process Discipline and Competitive Tension

How CRE Ownership and Sale-Leasebacks Shape M&A Valuation and Deal Structure

Why Business Brokerage Is Really About Risk Transfer, Not Just Selling a Business

Do Interest Rates Actually Matter in STNL Investing?

What Happens When the Lease Expires?

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