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Building a Team to Capitalize on 1031 Exchanges

With nearly $1 trillion in commercial real estate loans maturing this year, as reported by S&P Global, a wave of distressed properties is expected, while historic lows in construction starts and supply constraints could drive long-term potential for property value growth. For investors looking to reposition their portfolios, defer capital gains taxes and capitalize on resilient asset classes or high-growth markets, 1031 exchanges can provide a pathway.
Since the 1920s, 1031 exchanges have suppor...
HR.com •

Building A Successful Culture Of Workplace Flexibility - HR.com

Now, on the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, one unexpected silver lining from its early years was the increased prioritization of workplace flexibility — and it’s had a lasting, positive impact on how we work. The pandemic required a near-universal demand for flexibility in a way we haven’t experienced before, and in the years since, it has proven to be an invaluable employee benefit and one of the keys to retaining talent and improving customer outcomes.
Fast Company •

Trump's tariffs are about to make housing more expensive

Trump imposed tariffs this week on the country’s three biggest trade partners—including 25% on all goods from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on Chinese imports—which will ripple across the U.S. economy. One particular area where the impacts will be felt is housing, since construction relies on metal, lumber, and machinery heavily imported from those three countries.

Trump imposed tariffs this week on the country’s three biggest trade partners—including 25% on all goods from Canada and...
ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV •

New $511M skyscraper aims to revitalize downtown San Diego

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Comic-Con 2024 is in the books. On Monday, crews began cleaning out the San Diego Convention Center, removing advertisements that wrapped downtown buildings.Despite big events like Comic-Con, there’s a struggle to fill downtown buildings on an everyday basis.However, a $511 million skyscraper opened on Thursday at 1011 Union Street, near the central courthouse. Developed by the Holland Partner Group, the building is 37 floors high with office space, retail, apartments, a rooft...
San Diego Chapter American Society Of Landscape Aritecture •

A Collaborative of San Diego Design Leaders Reinvigorates the Design Center, Introduces Futuro Space

Client: McCullough

At the renowned San Diego Design Center, a classic 15,344-square-foot mid-century modern multi-building office campus located at 3605 Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest, local design leaders are joining forces to reinvigorate the iconic property. Sean Slater and Frank Wolden of architecture, planning and interiors firm, David McCullough of landscape architecture and urban design firm , and the property’s owner Graham Hollis of Blue Sapphire Holdings are collab
Life Science Leader •

How To Make The RTO More Productive For Employees

Client: Unispace

Life sciences may be a bright spot in the return to office (RTO) conversation. Workers within the industry are becoming more positive about returning to the office than workers in other sectors, according to Returning for Good, a recent Global Workplace Insights report from Unispace. During the peak of Covid in 2021, 71% of life sciences office workers were reluctant to return to the workplace, but today, that number is down to 48%.
Imagine a Place Podcast •

The Future of Our Work Life: Regan Donoghue, Unispace

Client: Unispace

We sat with Regan now for a third time and we cover a lot of ground. In this discussion, we explore the potential of the metaverse and how it could impact the structure of work in the next decade, while also emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human connections over technological advancements. We also delve into how to promote “purposeful happiness” and why now is the time to develop emotional intelligence or an "inner sage" to overcome the challenges of the future workplace.
TLNT •

Staff would still use AI at work, even if it was banned; workplace rules can be challenged

Client: Unispace

AI tools are more embedded amongst workers than HR departments might have previously thought, according to new research revealed this week. New data from data analytics firm, CybSafe has found half of all respondents it spoke to reported using AI at work, with a third using it weekly and 12% daily. But a second surprising fact was that 74% of US workers claim the benefits of AI tools outweigh their security risks, with most adm
Life Science Leader •

Cell And Gene Therapy Facility Design/Build Strategies That Spark Brilliance

Client: Unispace

Momentum in the cell and gene therapy (C>) space has reached a fever pitch—and so has the launch of new laboratories to support it. More than 20 FDA approved therapies and 1,000 clinical trials are registered and underway, according to Cell & Gene’s Therapy Investment Outlook. Additionally, in 2021 roughly one-third of private equity and venture capital investment in life sciences went to cell and gene therapy.
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Building a Team to Capitalize on 1031 Exchanges

With nearly $1 trillion in commercial real estate loans maturing this year, as reported by S&P Global, a wave of distressed properties is expected, while historic lows in construction starts and supply constraints could drive long-term potential for property value growth. For investors looking to reposition their portfolios, defer capital gains taxes and capitalize on resilient asset classes or high-growth markets, 1031 exchanges can provide a pathway.
Since the 1920s, 1031 exchanges have suppor...
HR.com •

Building A Successful Culture Of Workplace Flexibility - HR.com

Now, on the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, one unexpected silver lining from its early years was the increased prioritization of workplace flexibility — and it’s had a lasting, positive impact on how we work. The pandemic required a near-universal demand for flexibility in a way we haven’t experienced before, and in the years since, it has proven to be an invaluable employee benefit and one of the keys to retaining talent and improving customer outcomes.

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The Crittenden Report •

Equity will get a jolt during the second half of the year

Client: BGO

JV and pref equity deals will continue to be difficult for the first part of the year as many investors remain on the sidelines. Rising rates have caused floating-rate debt to be above most cap rates, resulting in negative leverage. Some JV equity providers have shifted their focus to the debt side or will invest as pref equity only. There has not been a lot of acquisition equity being placed and a huge pullback in ground-up development is occurring. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Whispe
Scotsman Guide •

Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions: April 17-21

Client: Kiavi

Guild Mortgage named John Lowe as manager of a newly added district made up of 40 new Guild employees and eight branch offices in California. Lowe moves to Guild with 40 team members, including area managers Chris Owen and Joanne Hender; branch managers Doug Grenz, Don Petty, Gwen Chyz, Jeremy Kurtz, Marco Guerra and Steve Weninger; sales manager Debra Morsan; six transaction coordinators and four processors.