On March 7, concerns spread quickly about realized losses in Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) bond holdings, resulting in accelerating customer withdrawals and money transfers, a bank run that many claim was Twitter-fueled (we’ll cover the impact on tech later). Concerns with other regional lenders soon…
ESG factors are increasingly being used by investors and other stakeholders to evaluate companies and organizations for their sustainability and social impact. The concept is that organizations that utilize ESG factors are believed to be better positioned to manage risks and opportunities in a changing…
While 2022 was somewhat tumultuous, looking ahead to 2023, the commercial real estate market is poised for a number of changes and shifts. Here are our top 10 predictions for what we can expect to see in the coming year. 1. Interest Rates The Federal Reserve,…
With all businesses, aspects of how you operate can change at any given time. You may feel as if you had negotiated the perfect lease with all the terms you wanted (or close to them at least). But if the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything,…
In today’s post-pandemic era, tenants are looking to landlords for more flexibility when committing to office space. One creative approach landlords are taking to fill vacant space and renew leases is by agreeing to a phased occupancy plan. What is phased occupancy? Phased occupancy is…
The industrial commercial real estate market has seen significant growth in recent years with the rise in e-commerce being a contributing factor. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for warehouse space increased dramatically and delivered a healthier than predicted trajectory for the…
When negotiating a commercial real estate lease, you’re bound to hear the terms “usable square footage” and “rentable square footage”. While they generally both refer to the amount of space your business will lease, there are definitive differences. And it’s crucial that you understand those…
A common question brokers are asked is, “How do I plan for future growth while creating the most effective process for today?” A tricky yet solvable issue. Having a strong team is the first step in building a solid backbone with your warehouse process but…
No matter how diligent your business leaders are about planning for the future, sometimes the unexpected happens. Business needs can change, which may be an issue if you are in the middle of a lengthy lease term. Fortunately, there are several strategies that your business…
Potential Financial Pitfalls Hidden in Your Lease While finding the perfect space for your business is an exciting and important process for your company, it is also one of your biggest expenses and comes with many potential pitfalls. When negotiating and evaluating a lease, it’s…
When evaluating their real estate options, business owners have several important decisions to make. Before committing to working with an individual broker, however, executives must first ask themselves which commercial real estate firm is going to benefit them the most. This is where they must…