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SDSU Begins Work on $143 Million Mixed-Use Project.

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On Nov. 19th San Diego State University held the public ceremony to mark the start of the construction, near the intersection of Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue in San Diego. The project was estimated to be $143 million mixed-use student housing and retail project slated for completion in fall 2016. The officials said South Campus […]

Law Firms Opt for Renewals as Landlords Gain Leverage

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The leasing patterns for big law firms in recent years will most likely show the proof if the commercial real estate has recovered from the worst of the Great Recession. A recent report “Law Firm Perspective,” which studies in detail leasing market conditions for large legal business. The report found that firms are facing more […]

Into the Spotlight – National Investors Find Deals in San Diego Market

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For the year ending June 30th San Diego recently placed 24th in a global ranking of cities based on commercial property investment dollar volume. The tally represented a 47 percent jump from the prior 12-month timeframe. Moreover, based on some ultra-high-price-tag deals of the past few weeks, it looks like San Diego is inclining for […]

Loan Distress On the Distress – Glut of Loans Coming Due Should Be OK

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A steady decline in bank foreclosures on properties since the end of the Great Recession thanks to an improving commercial real estate climate, which results in less need for its bank- and court-appointed property disposition services. As of October the San Diego region had $178.4 million in commercial property loans that were at least 90days […]

County Construction Contracts Up 30 Percent in First 9 Months

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According to the latest data from McGraw Hill Construction, San Diego County’s contract for future construction rose 30 percent in value for the first nine months of 2014 compared with the same year-ago period. From January – September period California as a whole saw overall project volume dip 4 percent approximately $37.4 billion. Also, residential […]

Seeing Similarities to 2007, CRE Industry Debates Whether We’re Early or Late in Current Upcycle

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Investors, brokers and analysts across the country are weighing in a debates whether we are in the CRE market cycle where there are still opportunities for finding yields on real estate investment at this time. Almost every discussion involved with the current market peak that resemble with the previous, just before it all collapsed after […]

Seven Non-Traded REITs Exploring Sales or Mergers

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Deloitte & Touche reported in a recent webinar that non-traded REITs compromise a growing part of the real estate market, both in terms of total real estate assets and sources of equity fundraising. The opportunity for non-traded REITs is lying on the rebound in commercial real estate markets significant money flowing into the sector. Moreover, […]

These tiny workplace design changes can make your employees healthier

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Integrating healthy design into company buildings and cultures will keep a lasting impact on employee’s health according to wellness program. The theory “active design” creates opportunities for personal interaction and encourages movement to shared spaces. Even though designing for activity can sacrifice efficiency, but it also creates energy and vibrancy. High-top tables spread throughout an […]

Retail is back, and the market is ready

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Commercial real estate professionals are very optimistic about the future of retail. There is a strong demand from both investors and tenants for quality retail spaces, while franchise tenants are active and corporate tenants are expanding. Sectors like wellness, fitness and healthcare are promising for future growth and particularly active for retail.  Excerpts from the […]

County’s Assessed Property Value Up 5.7 Percent

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According to the state Board of Equalization the total value of San Diego County’s Assessed property for the 2014 fiscal year ended June 30 was $430.3 billion, up 5.7 percent from the prior year. The BOE reports that California’s real estate values continue an upward trend, with the value of state and county assessed property […]