Washington DC 2nd Quarter 2010
August 24, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stop & Go Traffic It’s easy to make sweeping generalizations when you’re in the middle of a pronounced trend, but less so when you’re moving in fits & starts. Like highway driving in the DC area, it should only take about 20 minutes to travel from Tyson’s Corner to Downtown DC, but other than during [...]
Washington DC 1st Quarter 2010
May 14, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
by Richard J. McBride, Jr., President Micro-Markets Emerge Traditional economic analysis has provided an overview of a local market with information on a variety of submarkets. We believe these general perspectives are valid, but frequently deceptive. The problem is that generalized views are grossly inadequate in describing the reality of the terms and conditions currently [...]
Washington DC 4th Quarter 2009
February 9, 2010 by richard · Leave a Comment
The Opportunities of Uncertainty For those that are ready to act in pursuit of an objective, uncertainly creates openings that aren’t normally available. This principle works effectively on many levels, from martial strategy to business negotiations. The current market continues to present plenty of uncertainty for tenants and landlords alike. The question is how will [...]
Washington DC 4th Quarter 2009 Medical Space Report
April 19, 2010 by Elizabeth Gilhuly · Leave a Comment
by Marc A. Shandler, Principal, and P. Andrew Renart, Managing Director Location, Location (Re)location? The uncertainty in the market has, without a doubt, created opportunities for medical practices with leases expiring or those looking for additional locations. However, the most important aspect of taking advantage of an opportunity is to be prepared to recognize and [...]
Washington, DC 1st Quarter 2009
November 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Riding Out A Tempest Even if you’re safely tied up in a hurricane hole, you’re still going to incur some damage before the skies clear and the seas calm. While Washington, DC is relatively well protected from the financial tempest raging through the rest of the country, this area is still getting banged around. Compounding [...]
Washington, DC 2nd Quarter 2009
November 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
A Serving of Free Lunch Rent There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but free rent seems to be coming back in vogue. With a plethora of empty buildings being delivered across the metro area, rising vacancy rates and huge tenant concessions, it’s starting to look like the 1980’s all over again. [...]
Washington, DC 3rd Quarter 2009
November 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
It’s Just A Flesh Wound by Richard J. McBride Jr., President Like the Black Knight refusing to acknowledge defeat to King Arthur[1], the market continues to present an optimistic face in spite of evidence to the contrary. Fortunately for us, we get to play the role of King Arthur (for our clients) while landlords seem [...]
