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Oct

By Don Catalano Article, Industrial Space, Problems No Comments

Dock Worker Strike Delayed, Not Averted: How a January Walkout Could Disrupt CRE

The temporary suspension of the dock workers’ strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) might give shipping companies and businesses along the East and Gulf Coast ports some breathing room, but the risk of a full-scale work stoppage in January remains real. Should the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance fail to reach a […]

Oct

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Types, Return to Office No Comments

How Crime is Linked to the Probability of Default Risk: Office Buildings

The office property sector has been hammered by a triple threat: post-pandemic shifts in work habits, a crumbling economy, and rampant urban decay. At the forefront of this crisis is the expansion of crime in major urban centers, which has crippled the appeal of many office locations. So to prepare yourself as a tenant in […]

Oct

By Don Catalano Article, Costs, Lease Clauses, Lease Negotiation, Lease Terms, Office Leasing No Comments

3 Hidden Commercial Leasing Costs Corporate Tenants Need to Know

As a CFO, Director of Real Estate, or C-suite executive, you know that signing a commercial lease is not just about securing space—it’s about protecting your portfolio's long-term financial health. And all the experts know that when it comes to commercial leases, the advertised base rent per square foot is just the tip of the […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article No Comments

5 Banks With The Most CRE Exposure: Who Holds Commercial Real Estate Debt

Commercial real estate exposure poses one of the greatest threats to the stability of regional banks since the 2008 financial crisis. The collapse of the office market has pushed commercial real estate debt to a critical threshold. Because with shrinking tenant demand, 1 in 3 office landlords are at risk of defaulting on loans they […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Recession No Comments

The Fed Rate Cut 2024: Too Little Too Late?

Well, it happened. The much anticipated interest rate cut has finally hit the American people, even though many of us were doubtful it would ever come. On September 18th, Jerome Powell introduced the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates by a half percentage point, which was greeted as welcome news. The historic cut was the […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Office Leasing No Comments

The Self-Help Clause in Office Leasing: A Lifeline for Corporate Tenants

In this article, you’ll learn: What the self-help clause is Why it’s crucial in today’s volatile office market How corporate tenants can strategically incorporate it into lease negotiations The landscape of office leasing is no longer just about securing a space; it’s about navigating potential pitfalls, from landlord defaults to mounting vacancies, that could severely […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Problems, Recession No Comments

7 Cities With the Most Distressed Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities CMBS Loans

In this article, you'll learn: Where distress of commercial properties is concentrated Why commercial mortgage-backed security loans are troubled The impact of CMBS loan distress on commercial properties and tenants From soaring vacancy rates to rising interest payments and increasing operational costs, the complexities of commercial real estate loans are reshaping the future of office […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

Protect Your Tenant Improvement Allowance Clause Amid Elevated Concession Rates

In this article, you'll learn: Why office landlords are offering higher tenant improvement allowance packages than ever How a high tenant improvement allowance drains a landlord's income What happens if your landlord can't deliver on the improvement allowance they promised How you can protect your tenant improvement allowance even if your landlord defaults Since the […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Office Leasing, Problems No Comments

The Dark Side of Foreclosure: What Corporate Tenants Need to Know

In this article, you’ll learn: What happens if the bank forecloses on your landlord The stages of foreclosure and receivership What you, the tenant, need to know NOW to protect yourself 9 Foreclosure is a storm that rattles property owners, but what happens to the tenants caught in its path? If you're a large […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Clauses No Comments

The SNDA: A Critical Safeguard in Commercial Real Estate Leasing

In this article, you'll learn: The parties involved in Subordination non-Disturbance Provision How SNDA's protect tenant's rights to the property for the full lease term Why office tenants are refusing to sign any new leases without SNDA’s Who you want in your corner when negotiating Your landlord's occupancy levels are dropping, therefore vacancy rates are […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Office Leasing, Office Space No Comments

Is There Too Much Manhattan Office Space?

In this article, you'll learn: What green flags signal a recovery in Manhattan office space market How elevated supply is challenging office space for lease Where and how much New York office space is being discounted in sales Which class offices fit evolving business needs Office space continues to be an albatross, weighing down the […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Lease Termination No Comments

The Early Termination Clause: Can You End an Office Lease Early?

What You’ll Learn from the Article: How early termination clauses can help you exit a long-term office lease. Essential terms to negotiate, including fees and notice periods. The significance of lump sum payments in ending a lease early. How clear lease terms can prevent legal and financial problems. Office leases are typically long term, usually […]

Dock Worker Strike Delayed, Not Averted: How a January Walkout Could Disrupt CRE

Dock Worker Strike Delayed, Not Averted: How a January Walkout Could Disrupt CRE

How Crime is Linked to the Probability of Default Risk: Office Buildings

3 Hidden Commercial Leasing Costs Corporate Tenants Need to Know

5 Banks With The Most CRE Exposure: Who Holds Commercial Real Estate Debt

The Fed Rate Cut 2024: Too Little Too Late?

The Self-Help Clause in Office Leasing: A Lifeline for Corporate Tenants

7 Cities With the Most Distressed Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities CMBS Loans

Protect Your Tenant Improvement Allowance Clause Amid Elevated Concession Rates

The Dark Side of Foreclosure: What Corporate Tenants Need to Know

The SNDA: A Critical Safeguard in Commercial Real Estate Leasing

Is There Too Much Manhattan Office Space?

The Early Termination Clause: Can You End an Office Lease Early?

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