Fed Funds and GDP Through the CRE Lens

This week’s economic news packed an expected, but no-less-severe one-two punch. On July 27, 2022, the Federal Reserve hiked the effective federal funds rate (EFFR), adding to the increases made in March, May and June of this year. And less than 24 hours later, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter, with GDP falling 0.9% at an annualized pace for the period. The question that keeps being asked is how this ongoing economic news affects commercial real estate. By way of answer, experts tell Connect CRE that commercial real estate isn’t unscathed from the ongoing economic headwinds. But they also explain that thoughtful planning, de-levering, intelligent capital strategies and appropriate asset allocation can help move the industry—and its owners and investors—through a shaky economic future.

10 Ways to Maximize Warehouse Space

After a few years of operation, you may feel as though you’re running out of room in your warehouse. While this is a frustrating problem, expanding your physical footprint isn’t the only solution. Just by taking a close look at your warehouse and implementing a few new methods, you can fully maximize your space.

Cap Rates vs. 10 Year Treasury

The 10-year U.S. Treasury bill (“10-Y T-bill”) is widely considered to be a “risk-free” investment with a locked-in rate of return. Because of this, the 10-Y T-bill can be viewed as a fair barometer when gauging investors’ sentiment toward alternative investments and what they are willing to risk for an expected rate of return.

U.S. Port Markets See Outsized Industrial Rent Growth, Dwindling Availability

An extraordinary amount of new supply—more than 700 million sq. ft. under construction and 650 million sq. ft in the pipeline—held down industrial rent growth nationally over the last year. But it’s a different story in supply-constrained port markets, especially Southern California and New Jersey, where rent growth is more than double the national average, according to David Greek, managing partner at New Jersey-based Greek Development.

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Process To Lease

Leasing a Commercial Property can be a complicated process with very important specifications and detail to consider. Hard to find facilities, zoning ordinances, occupancy permit process, etc. are generally different for each building. Landlord motivations, understanding market rates, and concessions are constantly changing. Our process will keep you from feeling overwhelmed and guide you with confidence.

Some of the details include:

  • Facility Requirement Evaluation
  • Location Comparison
  • Zoning and City Occupancy Application Process
  • Facility Evaluation
  • Short List Decision Matrix
  • Financial Assessment
  • Negotiations

Process To Sell

Selling a property can be a challenging process and there are necessary steps that need to be taken to prevent re-trades, assure property appraises and Buyer’s ability to occupy without drawbacks. Our team will provide a systematic proceeds to navigate the disposition of your property.

Some of the details include:

  • Site Assessment & Valuation
  • Identify Deferred Maintenance & Code Compliance
  • Review Property Title Report
  • Marketing Plan
  • Pre-Qualify Buyers
  • Manage & Streamline Offers, Negotiations & Escrow
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Post-Closing Follow Up
  • Environmental Clearance

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Process To Buy

Purchasing property can be a challenging process and there are necessary steps that need to be taken to facilitate and economize the acquisition. Our team will provide a systematic process to navigate your purchase.

Some of the details include:

  • Facility Requirements
  • Location
  • Pre-Qualified Financing
  • Develop Short List of Properties
  • Property Comparison Analysis
  • Negotiate Purchase Agreement
  • Occupancy Permits/ Entitlements
  • Tenant improvements costs determined
  • Appraisal/ Environmental and Title Reports
  • Code Compliance
  • Successful Close of Escrow
  • Post Closing Process