Commercial Real Estate Talk Podcast

Office demand is off in major markets by as much as 75% to 90%.  What happened to October's uptick in leasing tours and activity? Find out as we consider national commercial real estate news and trends.   In today's episode we discuss: The disappearance of office leasing activity in 2020 Office landlords at a crossroad: increasing expenses and decreasing rents Another major NYC investment firm eye...

Demand for office leasing is dramatically down, a new round of lockdowns is coming for Christmas 2020, employees begin suing employers for contracting COVID-19, and sublease space is rising across America:  How much more can commercial real estate take in 2020?   Tune in to this weekly outlook on commercial real estate.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business. Please con...

In today's episode, we discuss several recent actions by the governing authorities which severely impact business owners if not cause them to go out of business altogether. Will small business survive COVID-19 and governmental lockdowns? Is now the right time to enforce higher labor cost on the business community? Tune into this weekly look at commercial real estate news and events.  Today we high...

The media has declared Joe Biden as the President-Elect pending recounts and Trump lawsuits.  If that holds, what's the outlook for the economy and more specifically commercial real estate?  The answers may surprise you. Tune in to this weekly podcast on commercial real estate.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business. Please subscribe to the podcast and like this post. ...

The September job report numbers are in and the trend is looking good.  In today's review of commercial real estate news, we consider: US office supply coming at a manageable pace Jobs reports for Miami, Broward and Palm Beach show signs of improvements CBRE is bailing out of California NYC Hedge Fund taking their talents to South Florida Tune into this weekly look at commercial real estate news a...

South Florida continues to attract major corporations and investment firms seeking refuge from ever increasing corporation and state income taxes, and increasing intrusion by governmental authorities implementing draconian lockdowns. In today's weekly look at commercial real estate news, we consider: Blackstone plans to open Miami office with 200 jobs JLL and Cushman & Wakefield are in alleged mer...

As the pandemic continues with no end in sight, losses and lawsuits continue to mount up for the commercial real estate sector.  In today's podcast, we consider: Regal closing all U.S theaters Law firms transitioning to day-officing Rent concessions mirror the Great Recession Landlords sue the federal government over the Halt Orders Returning employees to the office per health department guideline...

Is a mass exodus of urban core districts to the suburbs a reality?  Will the trend for social distancing and moving out of crowded districts last beyond the pandemic?  What does the data show?  In today's weekly look at commercial real estate, we discuss: Layoffs pick up for the airline industries Another round of layoffs for Walt Disney World Leasing activity in downtowns verses the suburbs Mille...

When will workers return to the office?  Will work from home stick around for the long term?   As the pandemic continues, the outlook for commercial real estate begins to take shape.  In today's podcast, we consider: Negative office absorption predicted for 2020 and 2021 Rent delinquencies pile up Is coworking a sustainable model in a post pandemic world Office recovery by 2025? WFM - new survey o...

When will workers return to the office?  Will work from home stick around for the long term?   As the pandemic continues, the outlook for commercial real estate begins to take shape.  In today's podcast, we consider: Negative office absorption predicted for 2020 and 2021 Rent delinquencies pile up Is coworking a sustainable model in a post pandemic world Office recovery by 2025? WFM - new survey o...

Amazon continues its impressive expansion across the U.S. and the globe. According to CNBC, Amazon now employees approximately 876,000 with no end in sight to their hiring spree.  Will we all work for Amazon?  Tune in to this weekly look at commercial real estate news.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  In today's episode we consider: Amazon's continued expansion...

Look up the word uncertainty in a dictionary and the year 2020 will likely pop up.  The business community has yet to return to the office in mass scale, with only one-third of CEO's expecting a full return in the 1st quarter of 2021.  The virus, the civil unrest, the elections, the economy: so much uncertainty for office occupiers to consider.  In today's podcast we discuss: Recent survey of over...

The New York economy is a vital component to South Florida commercial real estate with so many firms maintaining satellite offices in Miami and sending business down south. In today's episode, we bring on Joseph Armano, CEO and President of Armano Real Estate, a boutique tenant advisory firm in New York.  We discuss all things New York with Joseph including: The impact of COVID-19 to New York City...

In today's weekly episode, we witness the commercial real estate industry and business community pivot to succeed in a pandemic world. We discuss: Regus parent company files for bankruptcy protection on several key locations The multifamily sector experiences 237,000 cases of no payments in August Politics spoil NYC private sector alliance to aide in the economic recovery Bloomberg Business offers...

The reality of a V-shaped recovery is quickly fading.  With so many businesses closed or working from home, the long-standing impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate becomes clearer and clearer.  In today's 50th podcast, we review: Only 8% of New Yorkers have returned to the Office New York City leasing activity picked up in July Nearly 97% of CRE professionals have been impacted by pande...

Small business has born the brunt of the economic downturn brought about by the government mandated lockdowns and restrictions in efforts to curtail the coronavirus pandemic.  But how long can small business owners continue to survive and pay rent?   In today's podcast, we discuss: San Francisco and Los Angeles lead the charge in small business closures including permanent closures New York City r...

In today's Episode 048, we discuss key commercial real estate news and events of the past week including: South Florida Billionaires increase wealth during pandemic GDP records highest decrease since 1947 New Miami survey reveals bad news for office demand Rodent themed kids entertainment venue files for Ch. 11 WeWork set to default on 40,000 SF Miami Beach lease Facebooks signs NY's largest trans...

In today's Podcasts, we review the news and highlights of the past week's commercial real estate news as the business community and commercial real estate sector adjusts to the longstanding pandemic state.  We discuss articles relating to:  Major Property Owners hires a  Doctor on staff  COVID-19 related cures and vaccines props up Life Sciences Your favorite coffee store is closing 800 stores The...

As business continues to open across America, we consider what companies across all sectors are doing to open safely.  In today's episode we discuss New York office transactions which rose in the month of May, a billion dollar retail deal is terminated, another large Silicon Valley company lays off 1,400 people, a new 160,000 square foot office project in Miami Beach and we dive into the current M...

Re-occupancy of office space comes to the forefront - May 29 2020 - Coronavirus and commercial real estate.  In this weekly video on commercial real estate news, we look into the challenges companies face in bringing their employees back to the office, work from home strategies continue to grow across American corporations, another REIT forgoes a substantial deposit on a blown commercial real esta...

How has COVID-19 and the government mandated shutdowns impacted the construction industry?  Have construction cost risen or fallen amidst this pandemic?  Has coronavirus delayed construction projects?   In today's podcast, Guillermo Estrada, Business Development Director for Dade Construction Group, a South Florida commercial contractor, joins Jorge Morales to discuss all things construction inclu...

The Economy begins to slowly open - May 15, 2020 - Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate.  Tune into this weekly videocast of commercial real estate news.  In today's episode, we discuss the impact of some states opening their economy, a private investor provides capital to small business, and we review the ongoing saga between tenant and landlords.  We track commercial real estate so you can foc...

Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate is a bi-weekly look at commercial real estate news and trends.  May 8, 2020 Episode:  Coronavirus related lawsuits grow in numbers across America between all parties.  Today discuss a Miami landlord that sued Ross Dress for Less for payment of rent, and tenants suing Lloyds of London for denying business interruption insurance.  We review Nationwide and other...

What is a contract and what defines a breach of contract? With so many questions swirling around force majeure and coronavirus and rent payment defaults, are there any common law statutes that may benefit a business owner?  What happens when one party cannot perform under the specified terms of the contract?  Ever heard of "frustration of purpose" or laws on "impossibility"? In today's podcast, au...