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your broker

The Best-Kept Secret of the CRE Industry: Your Broker

In many situations, whether their intention is to “save money” or “save time,” tenants avoid hiring commercial brokers. However, they’re missing out on the best-kept secret of the CRE industry: your broker. Reasons for Hiring a CRE Broker For some, it might be intimidating to hire a commercial real estate broker. (Or client advisor, as … Continued
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Office Space: Buying Square Footage or an Experience?

Neil Patel, Entrepreneur and Online Marketing Expert, wrote that “humans are hardwired to want things—now.” And he’s right. Within an hour, we can Doordash our favorite Mexican cuisine right to our doorstep. We can hop on Instagram and instantly feel connected to people halfway around the world. Even Amazon’s next-day delivery still doesn’t seem to … Continued
Lease vs. Buy

Lease vs. Buy: Pros and Cons

Let us paint the picture. You’re looking for a commercial space for your business. But what’s the smartest option? Should you lease or buy? While there are pros and cons to each, the decision comes down to your unique business and its needs. Here’s Lease vs. Buy: Pros and Cons, a look at both avenues … Continued
Lease Types and Their Obligations

How to Navigate Different Lease Types and Their Obligations

When it comes to leasing commercial real estate properties, not all leases are created equal. It is essential to understand the nuances of the different lease types before you start your property search. In short, there are many models in which landlords charge their tenants rent and operating expenses. At Voit Real Estate Services, we’re … Continued
Commodity Inflation in the CRE Industry

Your Guide to Understanding Commodity Inflation in the CRE Industry

You can’t have missed it—headlines regarding inflation worries. Economists and policymakers are vigilantly tracking shortages and are scouring data for indications of inflation, according to The New York Times. In addition, the Federal Reserve System has recently noted that many businesses, according to their latest Beige Book survey, have listed COVID-related disruptions “as reasons for … Continued
The Evolution of Multifamily Property

The Evolution of Multifamily Property

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In 2020, the multifamily real estate market was forced to navigate more than a few bumps in the road. Rental applications dropped a staggering 10% due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to Multifamily Executive. Although we’ve gotten through what was hopefully the worst of the pandemic, it’s now time to re-analyze the industry and … Continued
Downtown San Diego

Downtown Development is Booming—It’s Time to Find Tenants

The entire world came to a standstill amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. Well, nearly the entire world… Despite all odds, construction in downtown San Diego has continued to barrel forward at a rapid pace. Not up to speed on what’s going on yet? Here’s a rundown of what exciting new developments are taking place in … Continued
How Real Estate Affects Your Company's Organizational Culture

How Real Estate Affects Your Company’s Organizational Culture

Don’t underestimate the importance of where you work. Yes, where you physically work and your environment. The blueprint of the office has come a long way and continues to change every day. From cubicles to non-traditional community offices, we’ve watched workplace real estate shift more than a handful of times—especially considering the recent COVID-19 pandemic. … Continued
Proposed Tax Plan Commercial Real Estate

What The Proposed Tax Plan Means for Commercial Real Estate

With the ushering in of a new presidential administration comes change. An important proposal to note for commercial real estate? The American Families Plan. Here’s what its proposed tax plan means for commercial real estate. According to the White House, The American Families Plan seeks to “make education more affordable… provide economic security for families, … Continued
How to Secure Quality Commercial Space

How to Secure Quality Commercial Space

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the general economy an understandable set of challenges. According to the Pew Research Center, the outbreak increased the number of unemployed Americans by over 14 million. In fact, the unemployment rate jumped from the lowest it’s been in the post-World War II era—from 3.8% to 13%. But with the end of … Continued