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Artificial Intelligence: Useful Tool or Something to Fear

Depending on who you’re listening to, artificial intelligence (AI) can either conjure up a HAL 9000 or a benevolent WALL-E scenario. In any event, the genie has been released from the bottle and there’s no turning back. It’s understandable that some folks are wary of this technology. Probably the best way to address your issues … Continued

The LA April Fool’s Day Tax: Not a Laughing Matter

It seems appropriate that Measure ULA (United to House LA), otherwise known as the “mansion tax,” went into effect on April Fool’s Day of this year. For those not familiar with this measure, a 4% ULA transfer tax is now levied on the sale or transfer of real property when properties are valued above $5 … Continued
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Now is the Time to Ask: How Does My Lender Calculate DCR?

The grim statistics show that commercial-property owners face nearly $400 billion of debt maturing this year as regional bank failures threaten the industry’s biggest source of financing. Local and regional banks accounted for nearly 50% of commercial real estate loan originations in 2022 according to a report from MSCI Real Assets. Additionally, there is almost … Continued

The Good Neighbor Policy, the Zombie from Sacramento

California Assembly Bill 1000 (AB 1000), also known as the Good Neighbor Policy, was resurrected from the corpse of AB 2840. With an aim to protect California communities and improve air quality, the bill would limit, or in some cases, stop the development or expansion of warehouses over 100,000 square feet within 1,000 feet of … Continued
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Why Hybrid Work is Playing a Bigger Role in CRE Than Inflation

Inflation, inflation, inflation… We’ve all heard about it non-stop this year. In 1964, according to the Federal Reserve History, “inflation measured a little more than 1 percent per year… Inflation began ratcheting upward in the mid-1960s and reached more than 14 percent in 1980.” Today, the U.S. inflation rate sits at about eight percent; bouncing … Continued
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The Benefits of Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Many people have a basic understanding of investing in property, but usually, that property is residential real estate like a single-family home or condo. When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, however, there’s less general knowledge of exactly what that is and the benefits that this type of investing holds. At Voit, we … Continued
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How to Use CRE Investing to Prepare for Retirement

Commercial real estate investing can be a great way to prepare for retirement. By diversifying your portfolio and investing in income-producing properties, you can create a retirement plan that provides both stability and growth potential. Let’s discuss how to use CRE investing to prepare for retirement. How to Use CRE Investing to Prepare for Retirement … Continued
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What Does It Mean to be a Broker-Owned Firm?

At Voit Real Estate Services, our company culture and unique platform allow us to evolve to meet the evolving needs of today’s clientele. But there’s something else… We’re a broker-owned firm. As the largest privately held broker-owned firm focused solely on the Southern California commercial real estate market, we give our professionals the resources to … Continued
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Eight Reasons to Invest in Industrial Real Estate

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The industrial sector of the commercial real estate market has many compelling perks that make it a great place to invest. While all investments carry some risk, industrial properties tend to maintain a certain level of stability that other sectors don’t always carry. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why. But first, … Continued
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The Future of Industrial Real Estate

Industrial real estate is a sector of commercial real estate that blazed forward, full steam ahead even during the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. With the influx of online shopping, industrial real estate has become even more of a hot commodity. Moreover, companies are buying up industrial facilities to house AI robots that support … Continued