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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…

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Broker Pofile: Senior Vice President Sean Sullivan, SIOR

Articles & Insights, Industrial

In this issue of Voit’s “Meet Our Professionals” Broker Profile Series, we highlight Sean Sullivan, SIOR, SVP/Partner, of our Ontario office. Brokers come from all walks of life, often transitioning from seemingly unrelated…

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The Value of an SIOR Designation

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This week, the SIOR Conference returns to Los Angeles for the first time in a dozen years — at the Hollywood Loews Hotel in Hollywood. So, we decided to use this post to discuss how membership in SIOR benefits brokers and their clients.…

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What Do Fed Rate Cuts Mean for CRE?

Articles & Insights, Investment

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%…

Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Brandon Keith (San Diego)

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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…

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Office Outlook: Dark Skies Now, Sunny Skies Ahead

Articles & Insights, Office

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…

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Industrial Markets at Midyear: Some Good News for Tenants

Articles & Insights, Industrial

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…

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What Does Manufacturing Returning to the U.S. Mean for SoCal Industrial?

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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…

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The San Diego Life Science Market

Articles & Insights, Life Sciences

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…

Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Kimberly Clark (San Diego)

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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…

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Sustainability Measures Improve the Bottom Line for Property Owners

Articles & Insights, Investment

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…

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Is ‘Extend and Pretend’ Coming to an End? Maybe Not.

Articles & Insights, Industrial, Investment, Office

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…

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AI Streamlining Site Selection, Planning, and Development Processes

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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…

Strong Company Culture: Essential Component to Success, Part II

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In our previous post, we defined what Voit means by “company culture” and discussed the benefits of a well-defined workplace culture that is put into practice. We examined the positive impact on work-life balance for employees and the…

Strong Company Culture: Essential Component to Success

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Are Industrial Rental Rates Finally Coming Down?

Articles & Insights, Industrial

Despite a steady increase in industrial property vacancy rates since midway through 2022, asking — and actual — rental rates have continued to increase in most Southern California markets. Fortunately, there’s a glimmer of hope for…