In today's weekly look at commercial real estate news, we discuss the causes that led to several national CRE firms ending 2023 with posted losses.  Is this a reflection of things to come for commercial real estate or a reaction to what's already taken place? We...

In today's podcast, we consider the recent $355 million fine by New York against Donald Trump and the implications for other commercial real estate investors in New York.  Will this have a trickle-down effect or will this be an isolated incident?   We...

Billionaire real estate developer Moshe Mana recently offered his insight to Miami's growth potential as the global financial capital of the world at a South Florida Office Broker's Association luncheon hosted by Collier's at Museum Tower in Downtown Miami. ...

Nearly a year has passed since the last Don't Sign the Lease Podcast, and we now have a better picture of what's happening in commercial real estate.  Join us as we unfold commercial real estate highlights in 2023.  Stay tuned as we plan to bring snapshots...

Today is the final new content podcast of the Don't Sign the Lease Podcast.  We'll be transitioning the podcast to a new Florida market specific podcast coming soon. In today's podcast, we look at the commercial real estate world shedding jobs as well as big...

Category 4 Hurricane Ian slammed into the west coast of Florida this week leaving hundreds stranded, many lives lost and much real estate damaged.  Our prayers go out to the many who have been impacted by the storm.   [iframe style="border:none"...

Major companies like Apple and Ally Financial have mandated a return to the office (RTO) post Labor Day weekend.  While the mandates roll out, the five day work week seems like a relic from the past as most companies require just 1, 2 or 3 days a week from the...

In today's episode, we consider office demand for end of Q2 2022 as we look ahead to the rest of the year.  We also discuss the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act - calling for the spending of over $400 billion to reduce inflation?  Yes, spending is...

Miami continues to receive out of town corporate relocations.  In today's podcast we discuss several of the key recent lease transactions in Brickell, Coral Gables, and Doral. We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business. Jorge Morales is...

The Recession bearing down on the office sector coupled with corporate America's adoption of work from home strategy have many wondering if we've entered into an Office Apocalypse. Tune into this weekly look at commercial real estate news. We track commercial real...

Irrespective of what our political leaders and the media label the recent economic news:  two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth equals a Recession.  While it's fun to watch the media try to put a positive spin on the recession of 2022, the impact...

Miami snags another blue state corporation; Citadel to relocate from Chicago to Miami.  Citadel enters with two massive real estate deals in the Brickell area.  Sublease space continues to grow in Florida, but is mainly concentrated in central Florida. Tune...

In today's podcast we take a deep dive on two national stories involving CRE giants.  CBRE is in the news on a major lawsuit accused by a property owner of multiple conflicts of interest (alleged).  Cushman & Wakefield is in contempt of court for not turning...

There is a real tug of war between workers and employers - some employers like Tesla have given ultimatums:  work from the office 40 hours a week or find another job.  Have American workers become entitled?   Is a five-day work week in the office...

South Florida housing market cooled off in April - is this the tip of a major housing correction iceberg?  Or a momentary, I have to pay my taxes in April blip?  We'll find out. RTO has also cooled off as major employers such as Apple pivot to keep employees...

As we move towards mid-2022, headwinds can be felt coming off the horizon heading straight towards the commercial real estate recovery efforts.  Work from home implementation for office tenants, record high rents, rising construction costs and supply shortages,...

Tenant's Bill of Rights?  That's what Miami-Dade County Mayor proposed to favor tenants to the detriment of landlords.  While this apparently only applies to residential, it's only a matter of time until the concept trickles down to commercial real...

Miami is destination number one for big tech, financial services, banking and a host of many other industries.  What sets Miami and the South Florida region apart? Why are so many firms flocking New York and other areas of the country to Miami?   In...

Florida and Disney are atop every headline with the Florida legislatures recent vote to strip Disney of their special tax incentives and self-governing provisions after Disney failed to "stay in their lane".  But are we asking the right questions:  is it...

"Putin's Inflation" - Really?  Our politicians attempt to pass the blame for rising prices on the recent war doesn't hold up to facts.  Inflation hit 5% in May of 2021 and increased each month with the exception of one month.  Inflation hit 7% in...

"Putin's Inflation" - Really?  Our politicians attempt to pass the blame for rising prices on the recent war doesn't hold up to facts.  Inflation hit 5% in May of 2021 and increased each month with the exception of one month.  Inflation hit 7% in...

A recent survey revealed that 50% of office workers would resign if required to return to the office.  What does this mean the future demand for office space in America?  Major institutional owners of Class B and C office buildings in New York and Chicago...

As New York City goes, so goes Miami.  In today's podcast, we discuss recent office deals signed in New York City and discuss office demand and the gap between the haves and have nots.  Own a Class B or C office building in a major metro-market?  It may...

Office tenants tune in:  what are the priciest US markets?   The pandemic temporarily slowed the progress of office rents and sales prices, but over 2021, the numbers came roaring back for many US markets.  Further, we discuss two major lease...

Cryptocurrency continues to grow in influence and importance - as highlighted by the current events in Ukraine.  In today's podcast, we explore the impact of cryptocurrency and the new to market blockchain companies heading to Miami. We also discuss office demand...