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The Future is Decentralization

Hold on tight. The commercial real estate rollercoaster is far from over. The pandemic unleashed a wave of structural economic shifts that caused a once-in-a-generation landslide in the industry. And the effects have not been distributed…

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Innovative Ways to Reward and Motivate Your Employees

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Today, there are more ways to work than ever before. Whether your employees are working remotely, juggling hybrid, or navigating new workplace technology, finding ways to reward and appreciate their efforts is important. When employees…

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Join the Journey: Celebrating 30 Years of Empowering Athletes with CAF

I hope this message finds you well. Over the years, your invaluable support has played an integral role in fueling the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – a mission that empowers individuals with physical challenges…

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What Can Landlords Do to Improve Their Properties to Gain/Keep Tenants?

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As a landlord, your ultimate goal is to attract quality tenants who will not only pay their rent on time but also take care of the property. In a competitive leasing market with numerous options available to potential tenants, standing…

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Key to Success: Build a Strong Company Culture

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Establishing a strong company culture is vital for a positive and productive work environment. A company’s culture is built on shared beliefs, values, and practices and guides its employees’ interactions with each other and its customers.…

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How to Ensure a Smooth Transition to Your New Commercial Space

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Congratulations on finding a great new space that fits your business's needs! Relocating or expanding your business to a fresh or new commercial space can ignite a whirlwind of emotions – a mix of excitement, anxiety, and a feeling of…

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Workspace Revolution: Embracing Shared Office Space for Post-Pandemic Success

Articles & Insights, Office

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally reshaped the way we work and live. As we adapt to new work arrangements, shared office space has emerged as a valuable solution to navigate the post-COVID landscape. Both startups and large corporations…

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Artificial Intelligence: Useful Tool or Something to Fear

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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…

Why Are Industrial Property Values Holding Up So Well?

Articles & Insights, Industrial

Many of us in the commercial real estate industry were predicting a significant correction in property values in response to the doubling of mortgage interest rates over the past year. When you add runaway inflation, a slowing economy and…

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

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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…

Now is the Time to Ask: How Does My Lender Calculate DCR?

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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…

The Importance of Transition Planning for Owner/Users

Articles & Insights, Investment

The successful execution of any business initiative begins with a good plan. This is especially true when it comes to the complexities of integrating your real estate disposition strategy with a transition and succession plan for your business…

Beware of Maturing Debt

Articles & Insights, Office

If you have been following the financial news lately, you have likely been bombarded with reports about the banking sector. The high profile meltdowns of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, two of the biggest regional banks in the country,…

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The Good Neighbor Policy, the Zombie from Sacramento

Articles & Insights, Industrial

The Good Neighbor Policy, AB 1000, aimed to protect California communities may do just the opposite and lead to additional pollution and loss of jobs.

The Impact of Higher Mortgage Rates on Industrial Property Values

Articles & Insights, From the Desk of Eric Northbrook, Industrial

So, as you might expect, if lowering the Fed Funds Rate sent mortgage rates down, then raising the same rate would make them go up.

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Why Hybrid Work is Playing a Bigger Role in CRE Than Inflation

Articles & Insights, Buyers, Office

Hybrid work is a bigger concern for commercial real estate than inflation or a recession. Why? Hybrid work shrinks the overall CRE footprint.