Don't Sign the Lease! Podcast

Don't Sign the Lease!

Don't Sign the Lease!
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Episode 058 - South Florida Courts Investment Firms and Developers
South Florida continues to attract major corporations and investment firms seeking refuge from ever increasing corporation and state income taxes, and increasing intrusion by governmental authorities implementing draconian lockdowns. In today's weekly look at commercial real estate news, we consider: Blackstone plans to open Miami office with 200 jobs JLL and Cushman & Wakefield are in alleged merger talks How can the CBD attract back their office tenants Major 300k+ SF sublease hits NYC JDS Development unveils major hi-rise plans for Brickell Motorsport Network to develop 370,000 SF office in Little Haiti New strategies for landlords and tenants in a pandemic world Zoom Fatigue - 10% of zoomers use bathroom and work out during Zoom calls We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  Please consider subscribing to the podcast to receive an email alert when new podcast are available. Jorge Morales is founder of the independent South Florida commercial real estate firm, Blue Box Real Estate.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com to subscribe to Blue Box Real Estate and receive a weekly email update on all commercial real estate news and events. Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.
Oct 23, 2020
47 min
Episode 057 - Losses and Lawsuits for Commercial Real Estate
As the pandemic continues with no end in sight, losses and lawsuits continue to mount up for the commercial real estate sector.  In today's podcast, we consider: Regal closing all U.S theaters Law firms transitioning to day-officing Rent concessions mirror the Great Recession Landlords sue the federal government over the Halt Orders Returning employees to the office per health department guidelines JDS purchase development site for a 2 million square foot mix-use project in West Brickell Tune in to this weekly outlook on commercial real estate news and events.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.   Please subscribe to the podcast and give us a thumbs up.  
Oct 9, 2020
42 min
Episode 056 - Urban Core - Do I stay or do I go
Is a mass exodus of urban core districts to the suburbs a reality?  Will the trend for social distancing and moving out of crowded districts last beyond the pandemic?  What does the data show?  In today's weekly look at commercial real estate, we discuss: Layoffs pick up for the airline industries Another round of layoffs for Walt Disney World Leasing activity in downtowns verses the suburbs Millennials in large numbers plan to buy houses The data is in on relocations to the suburbs Tesla moves to Austin, Texas and real estate prices soar What happens to your rent and lease if your coworking provider defaults on their lease Wynwood property sold at a major discount due to the pandemic We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a thumbs up. For more information on commercial real estate, please visit www.dontsignthelease.com.
Oct 2, 2020
43 min
Episode 055 - The Office Outlook Becomes Clearer
When will workers return to the office?  Will work from home stick around for the long term?   As the pandemic continues, the outlook for commercial real estate begins to take shape.  In today's podcast, we consider: Negative office absorption predicted for 2020 and 2021 Rent delinquencies pile up Is coworking a sustainable model in a post pandemic world Office recovery by 2025? WFM - new survey on work from home reveals hope for the office market Tune in to this weekly look at commercial real estate news. We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business. Please consider subscribing to the podcast and liking the show.   Jorge Morales is founder and president of Blue Box Real Estate, a South Florida commercial real estate firm that specializes in Tenant Advisory Services and Landlord Advisory Services.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com. Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.
Sep 25, 2020
36 min
Episode 054 - Will We All Work for Amazon - The Don't Sign the Lease Podcast
Amazon continues its impressive expansion across the U.S. and the globe. According to CNBC, Amazon now employees approximately 876,000 with no end in sight to their hiring spree.  Will we all work for Amazon?  Tune in to this weekly look at commercial real estate news.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  In today's episode we consider: Amazon's continued expansion in Washington New York City office leasing volume is on track to be the worst this century SL Green delivers an impressive 1.7 million square foot office project in New York City JP Morgan orders traders to return to the NYC office Amazon rumored to take more space in Homestead, FL Banyan Street Capital taps Blue Box Real Estate to lease the newly renovated 9350 Financial Centre in Miami, FL The Don't Sign the Lease Podcast is a resource of www.dontsignthelease.com. Please consider subscribing and liking the show.  Jorge Morales is founder and president of Blue Box Real Estate, an independent South Florida commercial real estate firm that specializes in Tenant Advisory Services, Landlord Advisory Services and Investment Sales.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com today. Lic. Real Estate Broker
Sep 18, 2020
28 min
Episode 053 - Uncertain Times for Office Users
Look up the word uncertainty in a dictionary and the year 2020 will likely pop up.  The business community has yet to return to the office in mass scale, with only one-third of CEO's expecting a full return in the 1st quarter of 2021.  The virus, the civil unrest, the elections, the economy: so much uncertainty for office occupiers to consider.  In today's podcast we discuss: Recent survey of over 1,000 executives  Office tenants continue to pay rent for empty offices California lawmakers push companies to Arizona A major landlord is bailing out tenants by purchasing them RFR purchases a soon to be vacant 575,000 SF office building in NYC Banyan Street Capital grabs a Class A office project for $43 million in Doral Tune into this weekly look at commercial real estate news and events.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  Please consider liking this post and subscribing to the podcast.   Jorge Morales is President of Blue Box Real Estate, a commercial real estate firm in South Florida that specializes in Landlord Advisory Services, Tenant Advisory Services and Investment Sales.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com today. Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker. 
Sep 10, 2020
31 min
Episode 052 - New York's Armano Real Estate Interview
The New York economy is a vital component to South Florida commercial real estate with so many firms maintaining satellite offices in Miami and sending business down south. In today's episode, we bring on Joseph Armano, CEO and President of Armano Real Estate, a boutique tenant advisory firm in New York.  We discuss all things New York with Joseph including: The impact of COVID-19 to New York City's commercial real estate Where are office rents and occupancy heading in NYC When will New Yorkers return to the office New York businesses leaving the city How has the role of a tenant advisor adapted to the pandemic Tips and strategies for tenants As New York goes, so goes South Florida.  Tune in to today's highly informative interview and get an insider's view of what's happening in New York City.  For more information on Armano Real Estate, please visit www.armanorealestate.com.  Reach Joseph at [email protected]. Please subscribe to the podcast and like the show.   To support the show, please visit www.dontsignthelease.com today and pick up a copy of the commercial real estate book entitled Don't Sign the Lease! Jorge Morales is Founder and President of Blue Box Real Estate, an independent commercial real estate firm in South Florida.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com for commercial real estate solutions today.  Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.  
Sep 3, 2020
31 min
Episode 051 - Commercial Real Estate pivots to the new normal
In today's weekly episode, we witness the commercial real estate industry and business community pivot to succeed in a pandemic world. We discuss: Regus parent company files for bankruptcy protection on several key locations The multifamily sector experiences 237,000 cases of no payments in August Politics spoil NYC private sector alliance to aide in the economic recovery Bloomberg Business offers key points to transition your business to online Amazon defies work from home trends with the addition of new offices across the U.S. Ontario landlords open the door to new broker incentives We track commercial real estate, so you can focus on your business.  Please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the show.  Want to support the show?  Get your Don't Sign the Lease apparel at www.dontsignthelease.com/shop. Jorge Morales is founder and President of Blue Box Real Estate, a South Florida commercial real estate firm specializing in Tenant Advisory Services and Landlord Advisory Services.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com today.  Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.
Aug 28, 2020
34 min
Episode 050 - Long-term pandemic effects commercial real estate
The reality of a V-shaped recovery is quickly fading.  With so many businesses closed or working from home, the long-standing impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate becomes clearer and clearer.  In today's 50th podcast, we review: Only 8% of New Yorkers have returned to the Office New York City leasing activity picked up in July Nearly 97% of CRE professionals have been impacted by pandemic Renter evictions could reach 40% in the next month Office Buildings are adapting key upgrades to attract workers back to the office Top commercial sales in the South Florida Market Tune in to this weekly commercial real estate podcast.  We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  To learn more about commercial real estate, visit www.dontsignthelease.com today. Jorge Morales is Founder and President of Blue Box Real Estate, a South Florida commercial real estate firm that specializes in Tenant Advisory Services, Landlord Advisory Services and Investment Sales.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com. Blue Box Real Estate, LLC is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.  
Aug 21, 2020
38 min
Episode 049 - COVID-19 Threatens the Existence of Small Business
Small business has born the brunt of the economic downturn brought about by the government mandated lockdowns and restrictions in efforts to curtail the coronavirus pandemic.  But how long can small business owners continue to survive and pay rent?   In today's podcast, we discuss: San Francisco and Los Angeles lead the charge in small business closures including permanent closures New York City retailers work together to sue insurance companies failing to cover business interruption claims National commercial real estate firm's dramatic decrease in profits confirm the downturn in the CRE industry SPACs are exploding and looking at commercial real estate New Yorkers are relocating in droves to South Florida Tune in to this  weekly look at commercial real estate news and events. We track commercial real estate so you can focus on your business.  Please consider subscribing and liking the podcast. Want to learn more about commercial real estate?  Please visit www.dontsignthelease.com and purchase a copy of Jorge's book entitled Don't Sign the Lease! Jorge Morales is founder and President of Blue Box Real Estate, a South Florida commercial real estate firm that specializes in Landlord Advisory Services, Tenant Advisory Services and Investment Sales.  Please visit www.blueboxre.com today.   Blue Box Real Estate is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.
Aug 14, 2020
40 min
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