Author: David Marino
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Five Mistakes Business Owners, Executive Teams And Corporate Real Estate Executives Make In Commercial Leases
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By David Marino Commercial real estate is a “learning by doing” business. It is one of the only industries where there is no single class to take, no rule book and essentially no regulation that prepares a commercial real estate professional for lease transactions. Having been in commercial real estate for 35 years, representing tenants…
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Office space can play a huge role in the energy and productivity of a team, and AbacusNext definitely had this in mind when designing their innovative space. Their firm is a technology solutions provider for legal and accounting professionals used by clients worldwide, and their office serves to inspire and invigorate. Surroundings can significantly increase productivity and employee culture throughout…
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For the past two decades, clients and business leaders have often referred to the Hughes Marino quarterly report as a “canary in the coal mine.” Hughes Marino has consistently reported trends 12-18 months ahead of an actual market correction, and forecasted recoveries up to a year ahead of past cycles. These leading edge insights are generated from first-hand market information…
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For over a century, commercial real estate brokers have had their familiar “For Lease” signs on buildings, marketing vacant space for building owners. Even deeper in their service offering to landlords, these firms manage the buildings, help with financing, co-invest in the real estate (and often own the real estate themselves) and advise property owners in the purchasing and selling…
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When Kim Salzer, CEO of Gifts.com tasked Hughes Marino with helping her find new space for her LA-based team, she came to us with a very specific vision. “We wanted a space hip enough to fit the sensibilities of our company, and inspiring enough to keep our incredible team happy and comfortable at work,” Kim said.
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Earlier this month I hosted a presentation with representatives from Gensler, the global design and architecture firm, focusing on workplace trends and the ways corporate interiors are being used to drive productivity and culture. Joining me on the panel were Kevin Heinly, Managing Director of Gensler’s San Diego Office, and Claudia Salazer, Workplace Design Director for Gensler.
