By David Klein and Jerry Milenbach
It seems like all we
hear lately is another company listing some or all of its office real estate
for sublease, adding to the glut of space already on the market. Unfortunately,
no region is immune to the realities of how working from home has affected the
office sector. However, this has provided an opportunity to explore the
benefits and challenges of direct…
By Michael Griffin
Employees
are showing a distinct preference for flexible work environments, and employers
are embracing this new dynamic. When COVID-19 forced people into their home offices,
it became clear that they could perform focused tasks very well, without…
By Nora Hogan, CCIM, SIOR
The immediate future of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) office leasing market is an enigma.
Real estate professionals believe we are near the top of a V-shaped recovery curve. However, many tenants disagree and are being cautious about their…
6 Strategies to Make A Long-Term Real Estate Decision in an Uncertain Market
September 15, 2020
By Michael Griffin
When making decisions regarding real estate, companies ask questions like: How many people do we need to accommodate? How much space do we need? How should the space be configured? What if we need less or more space in the future?
But what if their…
Lease Administration: Proven Practices for Guiding a Real Estate Portfolio Through a Crisis
May 20, 2020
By Jeri Jessee
During times of crisis, companies are intensely
focused on maintaining operations and weighing difficult options. While attention
is directed to other concerns, real estate issues may sneak up unexpectedly,
causing companies to scramble to gather the data…
Companies Should Embrace the Great Pause to Analyze Real Estate Usage
April 16, 2020
By Chase Bourdelaise
The economic disruption caused byCOVID-19will require many companies to revise their short- and long-term business plans, which is likely to impact current and future real estate needs. For some occupiers, market trends could lead to a…
Simplifying the Importance of Net Present Value in Commercial Real Estate
January 23, 2020
By Chase Bourdelaise
When comparing multiple long-term financial obligations where each option has varied payments over time, it is important to look at the aggregate cost of the liability as well as the net present value (NPV), which accounts for the value of money over…
By Cece Conway
During the past 10 years, the amount of money raised and deployed by private equity firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has consistently increased. According to McKinsey’s annual review ofprivate investing, private equity’s net asset…