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Tariff Policy Creating Uncertainty in SoCal Industrial Markets

Following President Trump’s election, there were multiple reasons to be optimistic that the industrial sector would rebound under the new administration. Expectations of pro-growth policies (including potential deregulation and tax cuts) and a continued increase in e-commerce (which grew 8.0% in 2024) would spur warehouse/distribution leasing, and the decrease in new construction starts would balance … Continued
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Voit Team Building through the SoCal Ragnar Relay Race

One of the hallmarks of Voit’s ability to attract and retain talent is the firm’s ongoing cultivation of a company culture that balances productivity with employee satisfaction. In a previous blog post on the topic, SVP/Partner Christopher Drzyzga noted that Voit’s “secret sauce” was providing opportunities to not only build on the culture but also … Continued
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Broker Profile: Vice President Garret Gilliland

The highly competitive nature of commercial real estate brokerage often attracts athletes from across the sports spectrum. Many find the traits that allowed them to excel on the playing field — resilience, determination, and a competitive mindset — translate well to their profession. But Garret Gilliland, VP/Partner, a new addition to the Voit Anaheim office, … Continued
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How Property Owners Can Mitigate Natural Disasters’ Impact on Their Insurance Costs

Insurance costs for commercial buildings throughout the United States are being significantly impacted by climate-related disasters, with California hit especially hard. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), there were 27 individual weather and climate disasters with at least $1 billion in damages in 2024, trailing only … Continued
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Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Chris Drzyzga

In this issue of Voit’s “Meet Our Professionals” Broker Profile Series, we highlight Chris Drzyzga, SVP/Partner of our Irvine office. While commercial real estate brokers come into the profession from a wide range of backgrounds, one of the primary pathways to a career in the business is early exposure to the industry. Such was the … Continued
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AB 2992: What Brokers & Buyers Need to Know

Bryan Mashian, Veteran CRE Attorney, weighs in on the effects of AB 2992. California Assembly Bill 2992 went into effect on January 1st of this year. Despite being one of the most significant changes to California real estate law in recent memory, many in the industry still lack an understanding of the new regulation. “A … Continued
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The CRE Outlook for 2025: “Cautiously Optimistic”

When it comes to forecasting the outlook for commercial real estate in 2025, the phrase that best sums up the collective thinking in the industry — from national observers to our brokers — would be “cautious optimism.” There were some positive signs heading into 2025, most notably, three consecutive interest rate cuts totaling a full … Continued
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The Spirit of Giving: Voit Celebrates Brian Fischer

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill During this season of giving, Voit Real Estate Services would like to recognize Brian Fischer for his lifelong contributions to organizations helping those that are most in need, including Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, … Continued
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Will Industrial Sales Heat Up in 2025?

The election is over, inflation appears to be in check, and interest rates are coming down. How will the Southern California industrial market respond? For the past few years, sales for industrial properties have tailed off considerably from 2021’s record-setting $125.7 billion in trades. That year, industrial sales blew away 2019’s pre-Covid volume of $112.1 … Continued
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SB 1103: The Commercial Tenant Protection Act

On January 1, 2025, SB 1103, otherwise known as the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, will go into effect. The first-in-the-country commercial protections for small commercial tenants was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 30. The legislation was hailed as a victory by some small business groups, who feel it creates a more balanced … Continued