Tag: office
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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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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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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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High Vacancies Cost Dallas, Houston $3B in Office Rents Yearly
With a combined 103 million square feet of empty office space, Dallas and Houston are grappling with a significant economic challenge. These high vacancy rates are costing the cities an estimated $3.18 billion in potential rental income each year, raising concerns among real estate developers and investors. By The Numbers Dallas currently has 53 million…
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OpenAI Leads Big Tech’s Real Estate Rebound with First New York Office
OpenAI is spearheading the tech sector’s resurgence in real estate with a landmark deal to establish its first New York office, marking a significant expansion on the East Coast. Strategic Expansion The San Francisco-based creator of ChatGPT has leased 90,000 square feet in the iconic Puck Building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. This deal, with landlord…
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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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The Return-to-Office Mandate: What to Expect in 2025
As we approach 2025, a significant shift is on the horizon for the American workforce. Despite some resistance, a majority of companies are gearing up to enforce return-to-office (RTO) mandates. According to a recent Resume.Builder survey featured by BenefitsPro.com, an overwhelming 9 in 10 companies plan to implement these mandates next year. This survey, which…
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$557B Office Wipeout Reveals Diverging Urban and Suburban Markets
A Tale of Two Markets The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market is experiencing a significant divide. Central business districts are grappling with plummeting office values, while suburban and high-demand neighborhoods are thriving. From 2019 to 2023, U.S. office values have dropped by a staggering $557 billion, with central business districts suffering the most, seeing…
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Greg Flynn’s $40M Bet on San Francisco’s Office Market: A Bold Move Amid Uncertainty
Greg Flynn, CEO of Flynn Holdings, is making headlines with a significant $40 million investment in San Francisco’s struggling office market. Despite the city’s current challenges, Flynn’s confidence in a rebound is unwavering. A Strategic Acquisition In collaboration with Ellis Partners, Flynn Holdings has acquired 631 Howard St., a fully leased, 108,750 square foot office building…
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Shifting Geographic Job Distribution: A Long-Term Trend
The Pandemic Effect During the COVID-19 pandemic, jobs flowed out of cities, and now it appears they may not return. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s analysis reveals a significant impact on job availability and location. Where Are the Jobs Going? Job listings have migrated away from city centers, gravitating toward the fringes of…
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