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...
Episode 047 – Adjusting to a Pandemic World
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...
Episode 046 – Commercial Real Estate Presses On
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...
Episode 045 – Reoccupancy – Opening the office in a COVID-19 world
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...
Episode 044 – Construction and Coronavirus – Interview of Dade Construction
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...
Episode 043 – The Economy Begins to Slowly Open – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
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...
Episode 042 – Coronavirus Related Lawsuits Mount – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
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...
Episode 041 – Contract Law and Breaches of Contract- Interview with Attorney Jonathan Arias
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...
Episode 040 – Cinco de Mayo Coronavirus Style – May 5 2020 Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in homes all across America today as we continue our look at Commercial Real Estate in the light of Coronavirus. In today's episode, we discuss the staggering unemployment which stands at just over 30 million, we review a $150...
Episode 039 – Light at the end of the COVID-19 Tunnel – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
Light at the end of the COVID-19 Tunnel, May 1, 2020 Edition of Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate. In today's show, we discuss where a majority of the PPP funding went, Amazon's grocery store plans, Bed Bath and Beyond's up swing, Simon Property's plan to...
Episode 038 – Disaster and Recovery Relief for Small Business – Interview with Allied National
Trillions of dollars are available from the federal government through the Small Business Administration as administered by national and local banks. While the LA Lakers and Harvard University received millions of dollars, why haven't some small business owners...
Episode 037 – Retail Apocalypse continues and leasing slows – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
The Retail Apocalypse is in full swing thanks to coronavirus and the Great Lockdown of the business community. In today's Edition of Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate, we discuss the ongoing onslaught of the retail sector including a recent statement by the GAP,...
Episode 036 – COVID-19’s bite on the economy worse than imagined – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
Coronavirus and the government mandates have crippled the economy and the forecast is bleak in the short term. In today's episode, we discuss the continued layoffs by startups, the long term impact of work from home implementation on demand for office space, as well...
Episode 035 – Office Space in a Post-Coronavirus World – Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
What will the office space of tomorrow look like in post-COVID19 world? With most employees working from home, what are some steps that business owners can take right now to ensure a safe work environment when the economy finally opens? What were the...
Episode 034 – PPP funding is gone: Where did it go – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
The $350 Billion Paycheck Protection Program funding dried up quickly with 25% going to retailers, the real estate and construction industry. So where did the 75% go? Today we discuss the PPP, tensions rise between landlords and tenants, an iconic gym...
Episode 033- Commercial Real Estate Needs to Change – Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate needs to change in a post COVID-19 world. April 17 2020 Edition of Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate. In today's episode, we look at the pending reversal of the densification of the office, a new IMF report shows a grim picture...
Episode 032 – Employment and Coronavirus – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
What's the Emergency Paid Leave Act about and what do you need to know about current employment laws in light of COVID-19? As we are well into the coronavirus pandemic and many companies have furloughed or laid off staff, our political leaders have brought forth...
Episode 031 – Tenant and Landlord discussions regarding payment of rent – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
Commercial Tenants and Landlords are in a symbiotic relationship, and now more than ever, both need to communicate during the coronavirus pandemic. In today's podcast, Jorge Morales discusses the options available for both tenant and landlords as rent relief...
Episode 030 – Business Interruption Insurance – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
What is Business Interruption Insurance? Does the current coronavirus pandemic and government stay at home mandates trigger business interruption insurance? Join us as we interview Douglas Jones, Principal at JAG Insurance. During the coronavirus crisis,...
Episode 029 – Interview of Attorney Eric Coffman on Force Majeure and Payment of Rent – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
Is base rent for commercial real estate contracts due given the coronavirus crisis and government mandatory stay in place restrictions? Is Force Majeure a get out of rent payment escape card? Are there any other commercial lease provisions that tenants can...
Episode 027 – How to keep your brand active working from home – Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
We are in the midst of the corona virus and government restrictions forcing most businesses to work from home. How can you keep your brand and company active while working from home? How can you let your customers and potential new customers know you are...
Episode 026 – Is rent still due on April 1st due to Corona Virus – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
Is rent still due this month because of the interruption from Corona Virus and mandated shelter in place regulations? Author and commercial real estate veteran Jorge Morales of Blue Box Real Estate explores common lease provisions to unearth answers for business...
Episode 025 – Miami DDA Interview – Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
In today's podcast, learn about the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) and their impact to the business community in Miami. From https://www.miamidda.com/about-dda/ "The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is an...
Episode 024 – Smarty Pantz Marketing Interview – Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
What is SEO all about? How can you optimize your website to drive more clicks? Which social media sites does your business need to be found in? Do you have a Google My Business Page? In today's Episode 024, author and busines owner Jorge Morales interviews...
Episode 023 – Tax Saving Tips by Liz Soria – The Don’t Sign the Lease Podcast
In today's episode, receive some timely and practical tax saving tips from tax consultant Liz Soria of Express Tax and Bookkeeping Services. Liz Soria is a teacher and entrepreneur at heart, and she host her own podcast for business owners. Author and business...