Author: Star Hughes-Gorup
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Spaces We Love: Trust & Will’s Modern Tri-Level Headquarters
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When thinking about wills, trusts and estate planning, it’s often easy to picture a traditional law office in a high-rise. This couldn’t be farther from the truth for Trust & Will’s modern and bright downtown office! Not only is it a tri-level building that is perfect for their growing team, but it feels more like…
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As many as 30 million Americans work out of a home office at least one time per week – whether it’s a full day at home or an evening catching up on emails after dinner. Regardless of how often you use a home office, the productivity gained by having a comfortable, inspiring, and practical place to work in the confines…
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One of the most talked about up-and-coming developments in Downtown San Diego is the yet-to-be-built I.D.E.A. District. An acronym for Innovation, Design, Education, Arts, the I.D.E.A. District is a “transformative urban initiative which aims to create 13,000+ design and tech jobs in the next 12 years in Downtown San Diego’s East Village,” according to the project’s website. The emerging district…
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Earlier this month, Hughes Marino had the awesome opportunity to view the progress being made at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) courtesy of Rudolph and Sletten, the project’s general contractor. When all is said and done, this state-of-the-art facility is going to encompass more than 360,000 square feet. But the project’s size
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When it comes time to sign a lease on new office space, you’ve undoubtedly put considerable thought and countless hours into finding the perfect space. You have every reason to be excited about signing the lease and getting the show on the road. However, in your excitement, it’s vitally important to be certain that you really haven’t missed anything.
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Last month Hughes Marino had the incredible honor of serving as the Title Sponsor for Lawyers Club of San Diego’s Annual Dinner. As a member of Lawyers Club’s Professional Advancement Committee, I couldn’t have been more proud to have my company affiliated with such a worthwhile organization, nor could I have been more humbled to be sharing a room with…
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These days, countless millennials and young professionals are preferring to start a company rather than going to work for someone else’s company. Need proof? Entrepreneurial rates are soaring above those of the dot.com (boom and subsequent bust) era of the late 1990’s. However, the entrepreneurs of today aren’t willing to make the same mistakes that previous generations made. Fortunate to…
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Roughly 37% of every typical workday is spent…working. According to a 2013 study, the average American worker logged about 1,700 hours of work each year.
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At the eastern edge of downtown, bordering San Diego City College, Makers Quarter is already becoming a new hotspot for young, urban trendsetters. But what’s happening in this historic neighborhood now is just a preview of what is sure to come.
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Recent findings by Radius, a San Francisco technology company that collects small business data in the US, revealed that San Diego is the No. 1 City for startup businesses in the nation. To dive further behind the reasons why, we exclusively chatted with Star Hughes, a director at Hughes Marino.
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As we wrap up Q1, it’s time for a look at the state of the market in my area of specialization: downtown San Diego. Here’s the scoop on leasing commercial space in Class A and Class B high rises, and a hint of what to expect in Q2 if you’re hunting for space in a low-rise building as well.
