
From the Blog


The Impact of an Economic Slowdown on San Diego’s Commercial Property Market
Articles & Insights, From the Desk of Eric NorthbrookThe country got a wake-up call on April 28th when the first estimate of Q1’s GDP had the US economy contracting at an annualized rate of 1.4%. Most experts expected a sluggish quarter of growth, but none that I know of predicted an actual decline in economic activity. I was just as surprised as everyone else and it made me wonder if we are headed for recession and, if so, how that would impact commercial real estate here in San Diego?

Industrial Real Estate Growth Continues into 2022
Articles & Insights, IndustrialThe industrial sector continues to grow in CRE. Refinancing, acquisition and construction, and funding are all things that business owners and CRE investors should take advantage of.

Down Payment Requirements for Commercial Properties
Articles & InsightsWith a traditional commercial mortgage loan, expect a down payment of 15% to 35%. As for an SBA loan, expect a standardized down payment of 10% to 15%.

Market Insights with Connor Weick
Articles & Insights, Market Insights, OfficeIn this month’s Market Insights, Eric Northbrook speaks with Connor Weick, Senior Associate regarding the ever-changing office market.

How Voit Motivates Its Team Members
Articles & Insights, BrokersThere are many ways to motivate your employees. At Voit, one of our favorite ways is treating top producers to an incentive trip at a luxury resort each year, which we’ve done since Voit was established in 1971.

The Importance of Building Environmentally Sustainable CRE Portfolios
Articles & InsightsToday, it’s increasingly important for CRE investors to build environmentally sustainable CRE portfolios; seeing as this reduces their risk exposure and delivers greater value.

Five Trends Driving the CRE Market in 2022
Articles & Insights, Industrial, Life Sciences, Multi-Family, OfficeAt Voit, we’re observing five trends driving the CRE market in 2022: industrial, multifamily, life science, office space, and inflation.

Market Insights with Robert Vallera
Articles & Insights, Market Insights, Multi-FamilyIn our most recent Market Insights, Eric Northbrook sits down with Robert Vallera, Senior Vice President and Partner at Voit Real Estate Services to discuss the San Diego multifamily and apartment market.

2022 Office Leasing Trends in San Diego
Articles & Insights, From the Desk of Eric Northbrook, Life Sciences, Market InsightsThe San Diego commercial real estate market is being heavily influenced by the massive expansion of the life sciences sector; specifically Sorrento Valley, Sorrento Mesa, and UTC.

The Sale-Leaseback Alternative
Articles & Insights, Buyers, LandlordsA sale-leaseback allows property owners to free up balance sheet capital without losing the ability to continue using it. The sale-leaseback might be right if you’d like to exit your investment and continue business operations from your current location.

Setting Goals as a CRE Broker
Articles & Insights, BrokersAs a CRE broker, setting goals is essential to your success. Moreover, your goals need to be concrete and quantifiable to guide quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily tasks.

Financing Commercial Real Estate: Part 2
Articles & InsightsConventional loans are based on the income stream that a property produces. This considered, the most important component of the underwriting process is the stability of the income stream.

Aerospace Driving CRE in Southern California
Articles & Insights, Land, Market InsightsThe aerospace industry’s demand for commercial real estate is on the rise. As the demand for satellites increases, so does the CRE necessary to build them.

How and Why Are CRE Brokers Paid the Way They Are?
Articles & Insights, BrokersHow does a commercial broker get paid? And who pays them? To alleviate confusion, Voit Real Estate Services is here to clarify the process.

From the Desk of Eric Northbrook
Articles & InsightsFinding the right building for your needs requires attention to detail and a thorough understanding of all your options. We can help at Voit.
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