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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…

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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?

Articles & Insights, 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…

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The San Diego Life Science Market

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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…

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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…

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Property Owners, Looking to Increase Cash Flow? Try Cost Segregation

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Commercial property owners using conventional straight-line depreciation for their assets may be missing an opportunity to reduce their overall tax burden through cost segregation. What is Cost Segregation? Cost segregation is a tax…

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San Diego Industrial Trends

Articles & Insights, Brokers, Industrial, Market Insights

Market Insights In this issue of Market Insights, Eric Northbrook, SIOR, Senior Managing Director/Partner, sits down and talks with Josh West about himself and the San Diego industrial market. Watch the full video for great insight…

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Mentoring: An Essential Tool for Success in Brokerage

Articles & Insights, Brokers

Part II: Voit Irvine and Anaheim Offices In recent years, technology has provided increasingly valuable tools for commercial real estate brokers to do their jobs more productively and efficiently. But as we have learned from conversations…

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Voit Forms Retail NNN Practice as Demand for Single-Tenant Properties Remains Strong

Articles & Insights, Investment, Retail, Retail Investments

Despite rising cap rates and uncertainty about when the Fed will finally implement interest rate cuts, demand for NNN retail properties in Southern California remains robust as investors are attracted to these assets' stable cash flow and…

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As IOS Attracts More Investors, Industrial Brokers Are Needed More than Ever to Uncover Assets

Articles & Insights, Industrial, Investment, Land

Unless you’re involved in industrial commercial real estate, you may not be familiar with the term “industrial outdoor storage” (IOS). However, investors seeking an asset class with high demand, low capital expenditures and operational…