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May

By Don Catalano Article, Business friendly, Relocation No Comments

NYC Loses Billions to Florida: Migration to Quality Continues

New York City has always been a center of gravity for talent, capital, and corporate ambition. But between 2017 and 2022, that gravitational pull weakened—substantially.

Feb

By Don Catalano Article, Relocation No Comments

Will Dysfunctional Governments Undermine Your CRE?

Signing a long-term lease is more than just a real estate decision—it’s a bet on the future of a city. And in light of the tragedy of the Los Angeles wildfires, it’s clear that government mismanagement can and will have lethal and financial consequences. Corporate tenants managing large-scale portfolios don’t just commit to office space […]

Jan

By Don Catalano Article, Relocation No Comments

What the Los Angeles Fires Mean for Commercial Real Estate: Changes Coming

The fires are not just a disaster; having burned 40,500 acres, destroyed more than 12,300 structures, and claimed at least 24 lives, they’re a tipping point. California is now burdened with insurmountable debt, gutted infrastructure, and a fleeing population. The question is no longer whether the state can recover—it’s how much of its economy and […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Return to Office No Comments

Worst Office Vacancy Rates by City: The 10 Highest Vacancies in 2024

In this article, you’ll discover: How high office vacancy rates are reshaping real estate markets, particularly in cities like San Francisco and Denver. The effect of these rates on rental prices and property values. Financial challenges facing landlords in high-vacancy markets. Strategies for tenants to secure favorable lease terms in these conditions. Demand for office […]

Jun

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Top 5 States with the Highest Unemployment Rate

In this article, you’ll explore: The top states with the highest unemployment rates and their economic challenges. How high unemployment in California, DC, Nevada, Washington, and Illinois reflects broader economic issues. The impact of state-specific factors like housing costs, tourism reliance, and manufacturing decline. Insights into labor market disparities and their implications for businesses and […]

Apr

By Don Catalano Article, Relocation No Comments

The Rise and Fall of Tech Hubs: A Shift to America’s Sunbelt Cities

In this article, you’ll discover: How the tech hub landscapes have shifted from traditional powerhouses like San Francisco to thriving Sunbelt cities. The impact of high living costs, crime rates, and quality of life on businesses relocating to more favorable environments. The role of remote work in accelerating the migration from tech hubs to the […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Office Space, Relocation No Comments

The Good and the Bad Behind the Office Markets with the Most Growth

In this article, you’ll discover: Growth trends and rising sales in Tampa, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Challenges such as high vacancy rates and market instability. Adaptations by cities like Tampa and Los Angeles to post-pandemic conditions. It’s easy to look at the country’s office market under a lens of total doom and gloom, but […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Negotiation, Recession, Renegotiate No Comments

Leverage the Market for Success: How to Prepare for Your Next Office Lease

In this article, you’ll learn: How to leverage current low office rental costs to secure better deals. The importance of analyzing occupancy and vacancy rates in selecting markets. The shift towards premium office spaces and how it affects lease negotiations. Essential safeguards to include in leases to protect against landlord defaults. Your tenancy doesn’t exist […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Comparisons, Cost of Living, Relocation No Comments

The South Reigns Supreme: How 6 States Are Transforming the Nation’s GDP

In this article, you’ll learn: How the South has surpassed the Northeast in economic influence. Factors driving migration and business relocations to Southern states. Economic benefits and challenges of moving to the South. Tenant opportunities in both regions amidst these shifts. The Northeast CRE market has long been a national stronghold of financial power. But […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Industrial Space, Manufacturing Leasing, Manufacturing Space, Relocation, Warehouse Leasing, Warehouse Space No Comments

Top 5 States for Manufacturing Space in 2023

In this article, you’ll learn: The top five states for manufacturing space in 2023. Key factors making California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan prime locations. The impact of recent trends on manufacturing space demand. Opportunities and challenges in each state’s manufacturing market. The United States stands as a powerhouse in global manufacturing but determining the […]

Jun

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Manhattan Office Leasing: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

In this article, you’ll learn: The benefits of leasing office space in New York City despite recent trends. How high vacancy rates are creating favorable deals for tenants. The opportunities for businesses to secure premium office space at lower costs. Key factors to consider when deciding whether to stay in or leave NYC. New York […]

Jun

By Don Catalano Article, Comparisons, Cost of Living, Occupancy Costs, Office Leasing, Return to Office No Comments

What’s the Relationship Between Office Occupancy and Vacancy Rates?

In this article, you’ll learn: About the high risk of obsolescence facing 30% of U.S. office buildings. Why vacancy rates alone don’t fully capture market dynamics post-pandemic. How occupancy and vacancy rates together reveal potential market trajectories. Strategies for businesses to adapt to changing real estate landscapes for success. With 30% of U.S. office buildings, […]

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NYC Loses Billions to Florida: Migration to Quality Continues

Will Dysfunctional Governments Undermine Your CRE?

What the Los Angeles Fires Mean for Commercial Real Estate: Changes Coming

Worst Office Vacancy Rates by City: The 10 Highest Vacancies in 2024

Top 5 States with the Highest Unemployment Rate

The Rise and Fall of Tech Hubs: A Shift to America’s Sunbelt Cities

The Good and the Bad Behind the Office Markets with the Most Growth

Leverage the Market for Success: How to Prepare for Your Next Office Lease

The South Reigns Supreme: How 6 States Are Transforming the Nation’s GDP

Top 5 States for Manufacturing Space in 2023

Manhattan Office Leasing: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

What’s the Relationship Between Office Occupancy and Vacancy Rates?

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