Author: Scot Ginsburg
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Make Better Leasing Deals by Understanding “Microclimates”
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Finding the best deal when leasing commercial real estate demands strategy. You might be a poker player who knows how to hold your cards close to your vest. Or, you may be something of a chess master, always thinking three steps ahead. Those strategies are key—but neither is more important than knowing how to read…
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As the commercial real estate market moves through its cyclical ups and downs, there are many windows of opportunity that periodically open up for savvy tenants to pounce on when the timing is right. Of course, it’s also important to always keep in mind the old adage of “look before you leap” – especially with longer term lease commitments that…
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San Diego County direct vacancy at the end of 2011 sits at 16.0%, down from 16.9% at year-end 2010; this marks two consecutive years of positive growth after vacancy peaked in Q1 2010 at 17.3%. Total net absorption for 2011 was positive 634,000 SF, far outpacing new inventory that came to market during the year. Significant occupancy gains in the…
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The current market conditions are optimal for biotech companies — or any type of tech operation — to get a great deal on office, R&D or lab space. Whether you are coming toward the end of an existing lease term and considering renewal or you’re out on the market looking for new or expansion space, it’s always a good idea…
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Rental rates for commercial space are still declining and bargains for tenants remain plentiful. Real estate values have crumbled anywhere from 25-40%, but it does not appear a mass exodus has occurred at the investor level. Are we at the bottom? Who knows, but U.S. unemployment rates are holding near the 10% mark. Will it increase or decrease? That’s the…