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Jun

By Don Catalano Article, Building Class, Inflation, Occupancy Costs, Office Space No Comments

When Every New Tenant Costs More: Inside the Office Market’s Construction Cost Spiral

Landlords aren’t just struggling to fill space—they’re bleeding out trying to build it back. The new reality in commercial real estate? Every tenant that walks out the door leaves behind a deeper hole—and replacing them isn’t just harder, it’s significantly more expensive. So, any way landlords bring in new tenants is through one expensive concession […]

Jun

By Don Catalano Article, Occupancy Costs, Office Leasing, Office Space, Problems, Return to Office, Utilization, WFH (Work From Home) No Comments

Will a Vacancy Tax on Commercial Properties Save Downtowns? Probably Not.

Commercial Landlords Are Down—Now California Wants to Finish the Job. California’s Senate Bill 789 is a vacancy tax pitched as a cure for downtown decay. But tenants should ask: what happens when you tax the landlords out of existence? The proposed bill would slap a $5-per-square-foot annual tax on commercial properties vacant for 182+ days, […]

Apr

By Don Catalano Article, Industrial Space, Manufacturing Space, Occupancy Costs No Comments

The Ultimate Warehouse HVAC Guide: Effective Warehouse Ventilation Systems

Stagnant air, soaring utility bills, and equipment breakdowns? That’s not a warehouse—it’s a liability factory. Inadequate airflow turns warehouses into pressure cookers for product loss, energy waste, and health violations. The solution starts with the right HVAC system, designed to maintain airflow patterns, regulate indoor temperatures, and handle the unique challenges of your warehouse […]

Aug

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

The Hold Over Clause and The High Stakes of Holdover Tenancy

This article will guide you through: The essentials of holdover clauses The scenarios that lead to holdover tenancy How to navigate these situations to protect your interests as an office tenant Holdover clauses are a critical component of lease agreements that tenants often overlook. But when it comes to holdover tenancy, the old saying “prevention […]

Sep

By Don Catalano Article, Occupancy Costs, Rent Abatement, Rent Escalation, Tenant Improvement No Comments

How to Control Occupancy Costs in Your Commercial Lease

In this article, you’ll discover: The impact of rent abatement and rent escalation clauses on long-term expenses. How operating expenses can significantly influence your total occupancy cost. Importance of Tenant Improvement Allowances (TIA) and strategies for minimizing renovation-related costs. How a True Tenant Rep™ can negotiate better lease terms and reduce costs. When you’re in […]

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, […]

Mar

By Don Catalano Article, Hybrid Work, Lease Negotiation, Occupancy Costs, Renegotiate, Return to Office No Comments

Is This a New Era of Office Rent Based on Occupancy and Utilization?

In this article, you’ll discover: Landlords are offering flexible lease terms due to increased remote work. Rent at 25 Kent Ave. adjusts based on occupancy, incentivizing utilization. Occupancy-based rents benefit both tenants and landlords with flexibility and cost savings. Enhanced landlord concessions and amenities are designed to attract tenants. Workplace flexibility is still a top […]

Feb

By Don Catalano Article, Costs, CRE Optimization, Hybrid Work, Occupancy Costs, Problems, Right-size No Comments

Google’s $500 Million Office Utilization Crisis

Dec

By Don Catalano Article, Occupancy Costs No Comments

Your Office’s HVAC System: What Corporate Tenants Should Know

Your office’s HVAC system is a vital part of your company’s infrastructure. It is one of the most critical elements of creating an environment in your office that your team is comfortable in. Not only that, but it will have huge implications on the overall Net Present Value of your lease.

Nov

By Don Catalano Article, Best of Lists, Occupancy Costs, Relocation No Comments

The Top 5 Cities for Your Commercial Real Estate

2022 witnessed a steep drop in active commercial leases. As a result, businesses have to be smarter than ever about where they do plant their physical offices. Maximizing CRE exists at a cornerstone of balancing talent, price, features, and longevity so as we enter 2023, there are five key cities that are on the rise […]

Aug

By Don Catalano Article, Common Area Maintenance, Lease Clauses, Leasing, Occupancy Costs No Comments

Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges: What to Know

In this article, you’ll learn: What CAM charges cover, including typical maintenance costs Differences between CAM charges and other operating expenses in your lease How CAM fees are handled in full-service vs. triple net leases How to calculate and verify your share of CAM charges Why working with a Tenant Rep is crucial for negotiating […]

Jul

By Don Catalano Article, Lease Clauses, Occupancy Costs, Rent Escalation No Comments

How To Navigate Commercial Rent Escalation Clauses

In this article, you’ll learn: What rent escalation clauses are and how they impact your commercial lease Common types of rent escalation, including fixed, percentage, and CPI-based increases How escalation clauses in renewal options can affect your lease terms Strategies for controlling operating cost escalations and CAM charges How a Tenant Rep can help you […]

Occupancy costs

Occupancy costs

When Every New Tenant Costs More: Inside the Office Market’s Construction Cost Spiral

Will a Vacancy Tax on Commercial Properties Save Downtowns? Probably Not.

The Ultimate Warehouse HVAC Guide: Effective Warehouse Ventilation Systems

The Hold Over Clause and The High Stakes of Holdover Tenancy

How to Control Occupancy Costs in Your Commercial Lease

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

Is This a New Era of Office Rent Based on Occupancy and Utilization?

Google’s $500 Million Office Utilization Crisis

Your Office’s HVAC System: What Corporate Tenants Should Know

The Top 5 Cities for Your Commercial Real Estate

Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges: What to Know

How To Navigate Commercial Rent Escalation Clauses

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