Category: RTO
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The Office Market’s Uneven Recovery — and Where Kaufman Development Sees Opportunity
Real estate developer Daniel Kaufman analyzes the uneven recovery of the U.S. office market, highlighting rising vacancies, distressed assets, and emerging opportunities in adaptive reuse, conversions, and prime Class-A workspace. Learn where Kaufman Development and Kaufman Real Estate are targeting high-value investments in the next office cycle.
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Washington, DC, Housing Market: Panic or Opportunity? A Data-Driven Look for Real Estate Professionals
Despite Social Media Panic, DC’s Housing Market Holds Steady If you’ve been keeping an eye on real estate chatter, you might have heard claims that Washington, DC’s housing market is in free fall—allegedly triggered by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting at the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These reports, however, are wildly exaggerated. For real…
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Can San Francisco’s Office Market Rebound in 2025?
San Francisco’s once-thriving office market is still grappling with the aftershocks of the pandemic, showing a stubbornly high vacancy rate of 36.9% as of Q3 2024. But there are glimmers of hope on the horizon, driven by a surge in leasing activity from AI startups and tech firms. Could these signs of life point to…
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NYC Office Space: Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels and Setting New Trends
New York City’s office market is not only rebounding—it’s thriving. Rudin Management Company, a leader in NYC real estate, reports that some of their office buildings are now physically more occupied than before the pandemic, a testament to both the resilience of NYC’s office scene and the firm’s commitment to innovation. At CREtech New York…
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The Best Bet Markets for 2025: Top Picks and Surprises for Real Estate Investors
Local Market Monitor’s Best Bet Markets for 2025 report has been released, and it’s packed with insight into regions that are poised for strong growth in the coming years. This analysis offers real estate investors and developers a valuable roadmap of where demand and opportunity are trending—and some of the picks are sure to spark…
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Manhattan Investment Volume Set to Skyrocket by 76% This Year
As commercial real estate (CRE) investors begin to ramp up their activity in Manhattan, the market is showing signs of significant growth. According to a property sales report from Avison Young, Manhattan posted $3.2 billion in dollar volume for the third quarter, with 80 transactions recorded. These figures represent a 29 percent increase in transactions…
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Office Visits in Major Cities: August Trends and Insights
As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, office visit trends in major cities offer a fascinating glimpse into the recovery and adaptation of urban workspaces. In August, office visits nationwide reached 68.8 percent of August 2019 levels, slightly below the recovery peak seen in July. Regional Highlights Miami, New York, Atlanta, and Dallas have outperformed the national…
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Amazon’s Bold Move: Mandating Five Days in the Office
Amazon has announced a significant shift in its remote work policy, requiring its 350,000+ corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting in January. This move sets Amazon apart from its more flexible peers and has sparked considerable internal debate. The Return to Office (RTO) Policy In May, Amazon had already…
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