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Industrial Tenants Leasing Surge

Industrial Tenants Leasing Surge

Concerns over inflation and higher interest rates affecting consumer spending remain widespread, but they are no longer causing industrial tenants to hesitate on lease transactions as they did last year. […]

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FIRE Tenants in Manhattan Show Slower Expansion

FIRE Tenants in Manhattan Show Slower Expansion

The financial industry, a cornerstone of New York City’s economy for more than a generation, is showing signs of reducing its demand for New York offices. From the pre-pandemic years […]

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Loans on Office Buildings are Increasing

Loans on Office Buildings are Increasing

Sales of loans secured by struggling commercial real estate, including offices, are gaining momentum despite resulting in financial losses. Banks, in particular, are increasingly putting more loans secured by office […]

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Rising Risk in Office Lease Exposure

Rising Risk in Office Lease Exposure

The long-term nature of office leasing has delayed the market’s adjustment to the changes in office utilization triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing building owners to maintain some income from […]

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Helping Employees Move from Burnout to Belonging

Helping Employees Move from Burnout to Belonging

Are you bringing home more from your job than just a paycheck? A 2023 study by the American Heart Association found that burnout—chronic, unmanaged workplace stress—is on the rise, with […]

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NYC Offices Turning into Residential Conversions

NYC Offices Turning into Residential Conversions

New Yorkers often joke about living at the office, but new data from the Department of City Planning suggests this could soon be a reality for some. According to the […]

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Three Key Business Types Largely Driving Retail Demand Resurgence

Three Key Business Types Largely Driving Retail Demand Resurgence

Despite headlines focusing on recent store closures, the overall U.S. retail sector has experienced a resurgence over the past couple of years. Vacancy rates have declined, and rents have risen […]

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Rising Office Demand Signals Recovery Optimism

Rising Office Demand Signals Recovery Optimism

Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney doesn’t label himself an optimist regarding the “frustratingly slow” pace of the national office market’s recovery. However, as head of one of the largest […]

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Manhattan Office Tower with Saks Flagship Eyes Residential Conversion

Manhattan Office Tower with Saks Flagship Eyes Residential Conversion

The owner of a building adjacent to New York’s iconic Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store seeks a permit to convert its office space to residential units. The 38-story building, located […]

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Philly Development Projects Delayed by Tough Financing Conditions

Philly Development Projects Delayed by Tough Financing Conditions

Major Philadelphia real estate projects aimed at transforming the city have been derailed by challenging financing and macroeconomic conditions. High interest rates, which rose to combat inflation, remain elevated in […]

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Center City’s Outdoor Dining Now Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Center City's Outdoor Dining Now Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest State of Center City report unveils positive trends for the district, encompassing key landmarks such as City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Ensemble Arts campus. Retail […]

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Price Gaps Worsening

Price Gaps Worsening

Surprise fees persist, sneaking onto bills from concerts to dining outings. Retail analysts note a trend of companies unbundling costs, such as adding a credit card swipe fee or extra […]

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