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SoCal Falls Short on Sustainability

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 16, 2018

Major West Coast markets top the list for the nation’s most sustainably powered cities, but Los Angeles and San Diego don’t even make the top 10.

Count on Strong Second Act in San Diego Office

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 15, 2018

Office absorption fell short of expectations in 1H18, but researchers say the second half of the year is the workhorse of the San Diego market.

The One Thing Office Tenants Want

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 14, 2018

Put back the ping-pong table. Internet with a quality connection is the number one amenity that office users are demanding today.

Is the Market Absorbing New Industrial Construction?

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 13, 2018

Leasing activity surged in the second quarter—rebounding from a slow first quarter—but the vacancy rate still increased, nearing 5%.

Investors Show Renewed Interest in Suburban Office

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 10, 2018

The tax cuts and a healthy local economy have renewed investor interest in suburban office product.

Mid-Size Users Drive Office Leasing

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 09, 2018

Leasing activity surged in the second quarter, and mid-sized office users lead the activity.

Sorrento Mesa Top Office Market This Cycle

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 08, 2018

The San Diego submarket dominated in leasing activity this cycle, accounting for 6.9 million square feet of leasing activity since 2013.

Manufacturing Is Booming—South of the Border

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 07, 2018

Mexico’s availability of skilled labor and lower wages are attracting manufacturers to head south.

San Diego Multifamily Rents Surge 5%

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 06, 2018

Apartment rents in San Diego increased 4.9% in the month of July, fueled by strong demand, compared to the national average of 2.8% apartment rent growth.

Why Office Investment Is ‘Tough’ In San Diego

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 03, 2018

Investors are finding limited office investment opportunities in San Diego with high barriers to entry.

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Even In The Office Millennials Want an Experience, Not Stuff

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 02, 2018

To attract millennial talent, employers need to provide an experience—and it doesn’t have to be in a creative office space.

Why Have Office Rents Stalled?

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 01, 2018

Office rents were flat in the second quarter, despite strong leasing activity. New construction could be behind the stalled rents.

Retail Rates Hit Record Highs

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 31, 2018

Retail leasing activity climbed 14% in the second quarter, driving lease rates to record numbers.

Why Millennials Are Flocking to La Mesa

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 30, 2018

La Mesa has become a hub for young professionals as the market has seen significant revitalization.

Industrial Vacancy Wans in Second Quarter

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 27, 2018

The vacancy rate fell 20 basis points in the second quarter as a result of new deliveries, but the slip isn’t an indicator of weak demand.

North County Leads Industrial Activity

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 26, 2018

The North County market and the I-15 corridor saw the majority of industrial leasing absorption in the first half of the year.

Retail Owners Are Making Big Capital Investments

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 25, 2018

Donahue Schriber Realty Group is infusing $120 million into the Del Mar Highlands Town Center to renovate and expand the property.

Office Vacancy Finally Returns to Pre-Recession Lows

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 24, 2018

The office market in the second quarter fell below pre-recession levels to 10.6%, and it is on the way to hitting single digits.

How to Make Workforce Housing Projects Pencil

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 23, 2018

In the right market, it is possible to make new construction workforce housing projects pencil.

Every Property Needs a Website

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 20, 2018

Websites should be commonplace today for every property, but apps are also becoming the preferred way for tenants to communicate with management.

Life Science Investment Hits $500M in Q2

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 19, 2018

Life science capital investment in San Diego hit half a billion dollars in the second quarter with the biggest deals coming from

Office Tenants Want ‘Healthy-Lifestyle’ Spaces

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 18, 2018

While creative office has been the buzzword in office, but what office tenants are really after is healthy-lifestyle spaces.

Prop 65 Means Re-evaluating Existing Signage

Lisa Brown | July 18, 2018

In the second of a two-part EXCLUSIVE, John Allen and Vaneeta Chintamaneni of Allen Matkins discuss how amendments modify the safe harbor content and delivery methods for all Prop 65 warnings.

Prop 65 Amendments Take Effect on August 30

Lisa Brown | July 17, 2018

In the first of a two-part EXCLUSIVE, John Allen and Vaneeta Chintamaneni of Allen Matkins discuss how the new regulations of Prop 65 make the warning signage regulations stricter.

Industrial Investment Demand Surges In First Half

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 17, 2018

With $100 million in industrial deals closed this year, Stos Partners gives us an inside look at the rapidly moving industrial investment market in this EXCLUSIVE story.

How Property Managers Are Changing Every Asset Class

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 16, 2018

From retail and office to industrial, property managers are moving into the limelight at commercial properties, and tenants are taking note.

Alexandria Acquires 219 E. 42nd St. for $203M

Betsy Kim | July 13, 2018

The life sciences and tech REIT purchased the East Midtown property agreeing to a sale leaseback with Pfizer.

San Diego’s Waterfront Is Taking Shape

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 13, 2018

Pacific Gate by Bosa is the first super prime residential building to open on the waterfront, and it is revealing the future of the submarket.

Why Investors Should Be Tracking Population Patterns

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 11, 2018

San Diego has one of the largest millennial populations in the country, and they could have big implications for real estate investment.

How San Diego Is Dealing With Growing Affordability Issues

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 10, 2018

Multifamily rents are growing rapidly in San Diego, and the city may start to see some of the community push-back that has been growing in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Drug Manufacturing Demand Surges Amid Supply Shortage

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 09, 2018

Increasing demand for cGMP manufacturing space is leading to an extreme supply shortage in an already very tight industrial market.

Workforce Housing, The Hottest Investment Class

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 06, 2018

There is huge investor demand for workforce housing product, and the latest deals are setting market records.

How Coastal Markets Stack Up for Development

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 05, 2018

San Diego density is happening inland, while Orange County is seeing density in the coastal markets, and it is attracting local developers.

Retail Deal Volume Drops 35%

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 03, 2018

More than a dozen offers came in for the sale of the Broadway Plaza in the rapidly growing Chula Vista market in one of the rare quality retail deals to hit the market this year.

North County Becomes the Epicenter of Industrial Development

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 02, 2018

Of the 3 million square feet of industrial under construction in San Diego County, 2 million square feet is under construction in North County alone.

San Diego’s Population Growth Is Slowing

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 29, 2018

While specific demographic groups—like millennials—are growing, overall, San Diego’s population grew only .7% in last year.

The Six Rules for Retail Survival

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 28, 2018

A new survey from JLL analyzes what retailers need to do to attract shoppers, but how are San Diego retailers following national trends?

San Diego Fifth Most Expensive Multifamily Market in US

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 27, 2018

The City of San Diego has broken into the top five most expensive markets in the country, according to research from AppFolio.

New Industrial Build Fills Market Void

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 26, 2018

Industrial tenants with multiple locations want to consolidate, but with a limited availability of 100,000-square-foot-plus industrial facilities in San Diego, it is easier said than done.

Are Golf Courses a Potential Gold Mine for Housing Development?

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 25, 2018

California is experiencing an extreme housing shortage, but golf courses may be one way developers can get affordable land for new construction.

Rising Interest Rates Haven’t Slowed Agency Activity

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 22, 2018

NorthMarq Capital’s Aaron Beck and Eric Flyckt give us a mid-year update on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac activity.

Millennials, Gen Z Make Up Half of the Local Population

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 21, 2018

More than half of San Diego’s population is under 39 years old, and Millennials are the largest demographic in the market at 31%.

Where Investors Are Getting Double-Digit Yields

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 20, 2018

Investors are securing 13% cap rates in the golf course space, but it takes a savvy investor to take on a golf course.

Where San Diego Is Winning the Multifamily Game

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 19, 2018

San Diego has the top renter satisfaction in Southern California, winning an A- ranking, according to a survey from Apartment List.

Investors Struggle to Find Institutional Apartments

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 18, 2018

San Diego only sees five or six institutional-quality apartment properties each year, and each one comes with double-digit offers.

Why Hotel Property Managers Are in High Demand

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 15, 2018

Hotel activity is continuing to outpace new supply, and owners are looking to quality property management teams. We sat down with RAR Hospitality for an EXCLUSIVE interview to find out more.

Why Value-Add Office Buyers Are Heading to San Diego

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 14, 2018

The market’s strong employment numbers and diverse tenant base are attracting value-add office investors.

How Sorrento Mesa Became a Tech Hub

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 13, 2018

Proximity to UCSD and Scripps Institute and the presence of Qualcomm has made the submarket into a thriving tech and medical office hub.

Energy Focused Financing Gains Momentum

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 12, 2018

Renovate America, which funds energy efficient renovations for single-family homes, has funded more than $3 billion worth of projects.

Why Lenders Are Turning Attention to San Diego Industrial

Kelsi Maree Borland | June 11, 2018

Strong long-term average growth and increased volume of deals is fueling increased lender interest in the San Diego industrial market, says Kevin Pleasant of Chase.

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