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What Do Fed Rate Cuts Mean for CRE?

Two weeks ago, the commercial real estate industry received a boost when the Federal Reserve finally delivered its long-awaited benchmark interest rate cut. The larger-than-expected half a percentage point cut lowered the rate to 4.75% – 5.00%. This was the first rate cut in over two years and followed 11 consecutive rate hikes aimed at … Continued
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Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Brandon Keith (San Diego)

In this issue of Voit’s “Meet Our Professionals” Broker Profile Series, we highlight Brandon Keith, SVP/Partner, of our San Diego office. The path to a career in commercial real estate is not always a straight one. For Brandon the course he had envisioned for himself took several serendipitous turns that steered him into CRE. Turns … Continued
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Office Outlook: Dark Skies Now, Sunny Skies Ahead

The adage, “It’s always darkest before the dawn,” seems like an accurate assessment of the current office market. Despite record vacancy levels across the country, there are some positive indicators as we head into the final quarter. The Bad News Let’s start with the bad news. According to Moody’s Analytics, the office sector set a … Continued
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Industrial Markets at Midyear: Some Good News for Tenants

Despite a continued downturn in the industrial market as we enter the dog days of summer, there’s also some good news in the near term — as long as you’re a tenant seeking to renew or relocate. Across all metrics, the industrial market continues to slow nationally and in the SoCal markets. Leasing and sales … Continued
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What Does Manufacturing Returning to the U.S. Mean for SoCal Industrial?

One of the pandemic’s inadvertent silver linings was that it exposed the fragility of the global supply chain. Worldwide shutdowns of manufacturing and distribution facilities disrupted the flow of goods. Everything from meat to toilet paper disappeared from grocery store shelves, and products manufactured overseas, like medical supplies, appliances, and microchips, were back-ordered for months. … Continued
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The San Diego Life Science Market

Impressions from BIO International and an Update on the San Diego Life Science Market San Diego, one of the Big Three life science clusters in the U.S. (along with Boston and San Francisco), recently hosted the BIO International Convention — the world’s largest and most comprehensive annual event for biotechnology. This event, which drew over … Continued
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Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Kimberly Clark (San Diego)

Kimberly Clark is a senior vice president and partner at Voit Real Estate Services’ San Diego office and the first to be highlighted in Voit’s “Meet Our Professionals” Broker Profile Series. Kimberly learned early in life through her family and church that helping others was a path to a fuller and more meaningful life. So, … Continued
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Sustainability Measures Improve the Bottom Line for Property Owners

It is important for investors and property owners considering “going green” with their new building project or existing asset renovation to remember that it’s not just about “saving the planet.” It’s a strategic investment that enhances your property’s long-term value and profitability. What is Sustainability? Sustainability, as it applies to commercial real estate, refers to … Continued
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Is ‘Extend and Pretend’ Coming to an End? Maybe Not.

In recent months, a slew of published articles shed light on the imminent commercial real estate loan maturities and the potential ramifications for the industry and the broader economy. As these loans mature, landlords have limited financing options in today’s market. Lenders are faced with the decision: Should they foreclose on an asset (mainly office … Continued
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AI Streamlining Site Selection, Planning, and Development Processes

In a previous blog post on AI, we discussed the myriad ways it will impact the commercial real estate industry — from property valuation and market analysis to predictive analytics to facilities management. As the technology continues to advance, so will its practical applications, and the commercial real estate development community is taking notice. According … Continued