Economic Conditions Ideal for a Sale-Leaseback Strategy
In today’s higher interest rate costs, for the first time in many years, there’s a condition where the financing alternative of sale-leaseback is superior to the borrowing options that a company might have, according to Alan Pontius at Marcus & Millichap. The firm’s senior vice president and national director of industrial, and healthcare divisions, speaking […]
Report: CRE Lending Stabilized Somewhat in Q3
A new report from global commercial real estate company CBRE (CBRE) found that CBRE-originated commercial loan closings in the U.S. declined only 3 percent between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2023. However, while the lending spread is tightening, those originations levels are still 48 percent lower than last year’s third-quarter volumes. While the decrease […]
Self-Storage Is Overlooked Nationwide, But Especially in Florida
The self-storage sector has been overlooked nationwide, but especially in Florida. While conditions have cooled from peak demand, migration to the state and new apartment construction continue to make self-storage a desirable, and attainable, asset class for investors. Florida was declared the fastest-growing state in the nation in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. […]
New Law Reduces Florida’s Sales Tax Rate on Commercial Rent
Effective December 1, 2023, the State of Florida’s sales tax rate on commercial real property lease payments (including base rent and additional rent) will be reduced from 5.5% to 4.5% for payments received for occupancy periods beginning on or after December 1, 2023. Examples of taxable commercial real property rentals include commercial office, retail space, warehouses, and […]
Prologis Sets Rent Growth Records, CEO Remains Optimistic Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Prologis reported slightly dented third-quarter earnings Tuesday following several quarters of strong returns, an indicator of the impact rising interest rates and a gushing pipeline of new supply have had on the industrial real estate market. Still, the global REIT beat analyst estimates and turned in record rent growth along with nearly full occupancy at its properties. Company executives […]
Conquering the Nation’s Real Estate Market: South Florida’s Remarkable Success Story
It’s Boom Time in South Florida In downtown Miami, ground is being cleared for Florida’s tallest office tower, with 1.5 million square feet to be filled by firms that have yet to establish a presence in the state. Condo towers branded as St. Regis and Waldorf-Astoria are also planned for the area, with the majority […]
City of Doral Adopts New Fiscal Year Budget with Lowest Millage Rate in Miami-Dade County
Doral, FL. – The City of Doral new budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY23-24), beginning on October 1, 2023, has been adopted with a millage rate of 1.17166. This remains the lowest millage rate* in Miami-Dade County. The approved, balanced budget ensures taxes are not raised for Doral residents and business while prioritizing: Public Safety, Transportation, […]
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Suggests One in Future
It’s the second no-interest-rate-change decision over the past three meetings. Inflation is still above 2%, however, and the Fed says a future increase is still likely. WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it’s moderating its fight […]
Prologis Buying $3.1B In Industrial Properties From Blackstone
Prologis agreed to buy 14M SF of industrial property from Blackstone in a $3.1B all-cash deal aimed at strengthening its position as the world’s largest industrial property company. The acquisition of about 70 properties expands Prologis’ real estate portfolios in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., California, Dallas, Las Vegas, New York and New Jersey, Phoenix and South Florida, the companies […]
