I was so ecstatic. I couldn't wait to tell these kids.

I wanted it to be their words.

You'll have control over your occupancy costs. You can't be put out of business by your landlord.

But over time, it has proven to be a prudent investment for just about everyone. If you view it as a long-term home for your business and you plan to be there a long time, a periodic drop in value won't affect you.

Yes, the value of commercial real estate in parts of the Bay Area declined between 2000 and 2003,

So few fairs have areas where kids can spend hours and be entertained.