August 31, 2021
Some Post Pandemic Office User Trends
As we dive deeper and deeper into post Covid-19 life we are seeing new office trends. Forbes Real-Estate Council Member,…
Tag: Office
April 18, 2018
Tax Reform – impacts and projections for the Bay Area
We recently released an article on the tax reform and how it affects those in high SALT (state and local…
March 15, 2018
Will Commercial Real Estate Values Fall in 2018?
I recently ran across an article in Forbes magazine (see article here) on real estate market and they asked whether…
March 6, 2018
Current Cost of Tenant Improvements
A few weeks ago, I received a nice summary on the current costs of tenant improvements (TIs) in the Bay…
October 5, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield’s U.S. Macro Forecast
Trying to save money for your company? If you make intelligent real estate decisions you will save time and money.…
May 17, 2016
Healthy Economy Requires Updated Real Estate Strategy
Cushman & Wakefield published the U.S. Macro Forecast this month with promising news. Many key factors in the overall health…
August 1, 2013
How to Build a Collaborative Office Space Like Pixar and Google
How can you build a collaborative work environment in your company? Firms like Pixar and Google have demonstrated the power of a good work environment. Collaboration can bread success and it is worth spending some time to layout your office in a way that fosters it. This article takes a brief look at the topic and gives some insight on how to bring it out in your office setting.
June 14, 2013
The Search for Yield…
Currently I have been working on several purchase requirements and as I read a recent article from our Research Director I found it very relevant. In the article, Garrick Brown discusses some of what is happening in the investment markets. I would agree that investors are both looking for yield but they are also still very adverse to risk. This is still creating a lot of demand for core assets. If you are willing to take risk then you’ll look outside of the core to increase your yield but if you are not willing to take risk then it can be difficult to achieve an acceptable return. For a good read on some current trends in the investment market, read the enclosed article on Searching for Yield…
March 26, 2013
Current Trends in Office Space
Companies expect more from open-plan offices – more teamwork, productivity, and satisfaction. Do they get it? Read more in my post on the trends of moving toward and open-plan and shared spaces and how it mimics what corporations are doing with their office space. Is it a trend or the new standard, see what is involved in that decision…
February 20, 2013
The Office Building of the Past and Future
You may have noticed that the office buildings in your marketplace are changing. Landlords are spending money to update and make their assets more sustainable. We are seeing the focus move from the traditional office work to mixed use. Looking ahead, the focus is not on new buildings but rather existing buildings and how to reposition existing properties to make them more competitive with today’s standards. This post sheds some light on this and how Cassidy Turley is helping Landlords with their valued assets.