All across the United States, office buildings are being rented out to large corporation such as GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Westpac, etc. This is a great sign for the commercial real estate economy, as well as, corporations and large business. Corporations leasing up range from financial, medical, technological and biotech industries. As more and more […]
Too Much? Too Fast? Investment Markets Eyeing Free-Flowing Capital With Some Concern
Institutional and private investors are seeking yield in commercial real estate. There are many investors than there are good investment properties. Small investors have to complete with the big players in the market who can offer a larger premium for commercial property. The increase in demand and decrease in supply for commercial properties are pushing […]
Cross Border Investors Casting Wider Net Beyond Core Properties, Markets
Foreign investors are entering the U.S. commercial real estate market as, “low interest rates, strong dollar, [and] improving property fundamentals all bolstering global capital flow to the U.S. real estate [market].” Foreign investors want to diversify their investment holdings within the U.S. and are betting on the U.S. dollar to preserve their wealth and make […]
Investors Finding Ways To Reduce Risk in High Vacancy Office Building Buys
There is phenomenal demand for office buildings across the U.S. as investors are seeking properties with high vacancies. This allows investors to provide value-add for long term cash flow growth and price appreciation. Even lenders are willing to lend to real estate companies who are providing value-add strategies. Lenders are expecting their return of capital, […]
20 simple rules for success in commercial real estate market
Here are the list of 20 life lessons from commercial expert that we agree with: 1. Be passionate. 2. Your partner(s) must have a similar work ethic. 3. Rules apply to everyone equally. 4. Have a long-term perspective. 5. Know what business you are actually in. 6. Have a game plan. 7. Be special. 8. […]
Key Economic Drivers to Keep Fueling Real Estate Demand.
On a recent real estate symposium experts said that technology, biotech, defense, and tourism and various combinations of all four are expected to have a continued strong impact on the local real estate demand. San Diego is well positioned by its key economic drivers to capitalize on a U.S. economy that remains relatively stable compared […]
Taking a deeper look at office layouts and how they affect productivity.
Ware Malcomb shared its future office space concept at Development 2014 envision work zones named Focus, Collaborative, Team and Quiet. He organized the two-story concept into four different zones that support the work. (1) Focus, for undisturbed work that requires concentration; (2) Collaborative, for informal/formal interaction; (3) Team, for groups that work together each day; […]
CRE lending, asset quality soaring at U.S. banks
In the past for quarters the amount of commercial real estate loans on U.S. bank books has swelled by more than $100 billion, according to the latest FDIC numbers released this past week. Construction/development and multifamily lending remain fastest growing categories, increasing 14.5% and 11.9% which are now totaling $289 billion and $230 billion. When […]
SDSU Begins Work on $143 Million Mixed-Use Project.
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
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 […]