Editorials
Dec 23, 2020
San Francisco Needs To Fix The Voting Process Before We Can Make Real Change Happen
San Francisco is an over-regulated bloated bureaucracy. It is running on a one-party system with no political opposition in order to ensure checks and balances. Our city is in a significant decline and facing one of the worst crises in its history. It ...
Editorials
Nov 23, 2020
How To Prepare For The Mad Rush for Office Space in 2021
Pfizer announced this week that they will begin distributing its COVID-19 Vaccine in December. If this becomes a reality and is proven to be safe and effective, then office leasing activity will actually begin. The big tech tenants like Google, ...
EDITORIALS Nov 13, 2020
You may be considering renovating your commercial space in order to accommodate your growing company. That's great! Renovating has so many benefits for [...]
Renovation Projects For a Commercial Space That Reduce Energy Costs
You may be considering renovating your commercial space in order to accommodate your growing company. That's great! Renovating has so many benefits for [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 04, 2020
Like any unforeseeable event, there’s always going to be winners and losers. The current economic downturn caused by COVID-19 presents business [...]
How Local Businesses Can Take Advantage of Today’s Environment to Grow Their Business
Like any unforeseeable event, there’s always going to be winners and losers. The current economic downturn caused by COVID-19 presents business [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 22, 2020
This week, Mayor London Breed announced new process improvements to speed up the approval of affordable housing, stressing the importance to get more [...]
Two Solutions For San Francisco’s Affordable Housing Crisis
This week, Mayor London Breed announced new process improvements to speed up the approval of affordable housing, stressing the importance to get more [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 07, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle’s story last week about a store owner trying to open an ice cream shop in the Mission explains all the reasons why San Francisco [...]
Why San Francisco Needs Prop H
San Francisco Chronicle’s story last week about a store owner trying to open an ice cream shop in the Mission explains all the reasons why San Francisco [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 25, 2020
Our city is entering a rapid decline like we haven’t seen since the 1960s. Unless San Francisco leaders take drastic actions now, it will take years [...]
San Francisco Leadership is Failing Us
Our city is entering a rapid decline like we haven’t seen since the 1960s. Unless San Francisco leaders take drastic actions now, it will take years [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 24, 2020
If you own a physical retail store, getting people in the door can be one of the most challenging aspects of your job. As e-commerce’s prevalence [...]
Exterior Remodeling Projects for a Retail Space That Improve Foot Traffic
If you own a physical retail store, getting people in the door can be one of the most challenging aspects of your job. As e-commerce’s prevalence [...]
EDITORIALS Aug 25, 2020
I recently had the chance to speak with a high labor union official. During our conversation, I asked him why is it democrats and republicans cannot [...]
Why Supporting The Trades Is Important for Our Future
I recently had the chance to speak with a high labor union official. During our conversation, I asked him why is it democrats and republicans cannot [...]
EDITORIALS Aug 18, 2020
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the outlook for many commercial spaces. Whether it be corporate offices advising [...]
Tips for Shopping for a Commercial Investment Property
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the outlook for many commercial spaces. Whether it be corporate offices advising [...]
EDITORIALS Aug 10, 2020
Sanitization has never been as critical as it is right now. The COVID-19 pandemic requires commercial building owners to be even more diligent than they [...]
Tips For Cleaning and Sanitizing a Commercial Building During COVID-19
Sanitization has never been as critical as it is right now. The COVID-19 pandemic requires commercial building owners to be even more diligent than they [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 21, 2020
As the country works to reopen businesses and resume some sense of normalcy, workers around the world are wondering what to expect. By April, around 62% [...]
What to Expect When Returning to Work at a Commercial Office Space
As the country works to reopen businesses and resume some sense of normalcy, workers around the world are wondering what to expect. By April, around 62% [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 10, 2020
Today, office and warehouse tenants who still have their offices closed since March are growing increasingly worried about their lease obligations. With [...]
Stuck Needing to Sublease and have no Takers?
Today, office and warehouse tenants who still have their offices closed since March are growing increasingly worried about their lease obligations. With [...]
EDITORIALS Jun 29, 2020
As a commercial real estate broker, I have been inundated daily by calls from clients on what to do about paying their rent. Since the pandemic hit [...]
The 3 Month Rent Waivers Are Fast Expiring– Now What?
As a commercial real estate broker, I have been inundated daily by calls from clients on what to do about paying their rent. Since the pandemic hit [...]
EDITORIALS May 27, 2020
San Francisco is beginning to lose its core neighborhood and downtown retailers at a rapid pace. Two local brands– Specialties and The Grove– [...]
San Francisco Needs to Act Now to Save Retail
San Francisco is beginning to lose its core neighborhood and downtown retailers at a rapid pace. Two local brands– Specialties and The Grove– [...]
EDITORIALS Apr 22, 2020
The retail industry was in trouble before the virus. Online retail and ecommerce sites changed consumer spending habits and the high costs of running [...]
How to Jumpstart The Retail Industry After COVID-19
The retail industry was in trouble before the virus. Online retail and ecommerce sites changed consumer spending habits and the high costs of running [...]
EDITORIALS Mar 30, 2020
You are leasing office, retail, or industrial space and due to COVID-19 your business is at a standstill and you have little available cash to pay bills. [...]
Can’t Pay Your Office Rent? Here’s 5 Things You Can Do Amid COVID-19
You are leasing office, retail, or industrial space and due to COVID-19 your business is at a standstill and you have little available cash to pay bills. [...]
EDITORIALS Mar 04, 2020
The people have spoken and Proposition E has passed. As a recap, the proposition will limit future office growth in San Francisco as a function of the [...]
Prop E Will Destroy San Francisco’s Economy- Here’s Why
The people have spoken and Proposition E has passed. As a recap, the proposition will limit future office growth in San Francisco as a function of the [...]
EDITORIALS Feb 24, 2020
The future of San Francisco's office development will be left up to voters to decide in March, pending the approval of proposition E and the amendment [...]
Prop E is a Very Bad Idea– Here’s Why
The future of San Francisco's office development will be left up to voters to decide in March, pending the approval of proposition E and the amendment [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 27, 2020
Last week, the new owners of the Macy’s building downtown announced plans to redevelop the side of the building on the corner of Stockton and Geary [...]
“Re-adaptive” Is The New Word in Real Estate Development
Last week, the new owners of the Macy’s building downtown announced plans to redevelop the side of the building on the corner of Stockton and Geary [...]
EDITORIALS Dec 11, 2019
How an Unjust Tax System Funds Unchecked Government Programs Back in the late 1970’s, there was a state revolt on what was seen as unchecked [...]
When It’s Your Money, You Pay More Attention
How an Unjust Tax System Funds Unchecked Government Programs Back in the late 1970’s, there was a state revolt on what was seen as unchecked [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 01, 2019
Supervisor’s New Ballot Measure Misguides Voters and Actually Hurts Improvement of Retail Vacancies Supervisor Peskin has introduced a proposed [...]
A Dose of Reality Ahead of The Coming Election
Supervisor’s New Ballot Measure Misguides Voters and Actually Hurts Improvement of Retail Vacancies Supervisor Peskin has introduced a proposed [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 16, 2019
The number of restaurants and bars closing around Oracle Park is not a surprise. With the San Francisco Giants struggling to attract fans after three [...]
San Francisco needs to be proactive to avoid blight near Oracle Park
The number of restaurants and bars closing around Oracle Park is not a surprise. With the San Francisco Giants struggling to attract fans after three [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 02, 2019
If you founded a startup and have never opened an office in the Bay Area before, you’re about to go down a journey that can be as taxing as the [...]
How to Secure Your First Office Space
If you founded a startup and have never opened an office in the Bay Area before, you’re about to go down a journey that can be as taxing as the [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 16, 2019
San Francisco’s competitive office market has produced real challenges for traditional businesses competing for space against tech companies. Firms [...]
5 Things You Should Know When Planning An End-of-Year Office Move
San Francisco’s competitive office market has produced real challenges for traditional businesses competing for space against tech companies. Firms [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 03, 2019
Earlier this year, the city opened a navigation center on 5thand Bryant street. The center is located next to the freeway onramp and is surrounded by [...]
Where is Our City Pride?
Earlier this year, the city opened a navigation center on 5thand Bryant street. The center is located next to the freeway onramp and is surrounded by [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 10, 2019
San Francisco just passed a $12.3 Billion-dollar budget, the largest budget to ever pass in the history of San Francisco, and proportionately per San [...]
San Francisco Continues To Be Run To The Ground– When is Enough, Enough?
San Francisco just passed a $12.3 Billion-dollar budget, the largest budget to ever pass in the history of San Francisco, and proportionately per San [...]
EDITORIALS Jun 12, 2019
When looking at a new commercial property, one of the first steps to evaluating a new space is reviewing the square footage. However, many don’t [...]
How Your Building’s New Common Area Is Affecting Your Office Rent
When looking at a new commercial property, one of the first steps to evaluating a new space is reviewing the square footage. However, many don’t [...]
EDITORIALS May 08, 2019
I recently came back from Washington D.C.. It had been over ten years since I was last there and my first impression was, “Wow! This city is SO clean!” [...]
San Francisco: The Dirty City
I recently came back from Washington D.C.. It had been over ten years since I was last there and my first impression was, “Wow! This city is SO clean!” [...]
EDITORIALS Apr 17, 2019
There are been all kinds of discussion about the current state of retail in our neighborhoods. Today in NC zoning (Neighborhood Commercial), there are [...]
What City Officials Do Not Understand About Neighborhood Retail
There are been all kinds of discussion about the current state of retail in our neighborhoods. Today in NC zoning (Neighborhood Commercial), there are [...]
EDITORIALS Apr 15, 2019
This article originally appeared in San Francisco Business Times on April 11, 2019. As you walk the streets of San Francisco, especially in the downtown [...]
SF Business Times: S.F. vacancy tax is a terrible idea
This article originally appeared in San Francisco Business Times on April 11, 2019. As you walk the streets of San Francisco, especially in the downtown [...]
EDITORIALS Mar 13, 2019
Back in the early 1960’s, Governor “Pat” Brown, father of Governor Jerry Brown, embarked on building a bridge to Coronado Island in [...]
San Francisco Public Transportation: Looking into the Future, not the Present
Back in the early 1960’s, Governor “Pat” Brown, father of Governor Jerry Brown, embarked on building a bridge to Coronado Island in [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 28, 2019
Selling a Highly Appreciated Multifamily Building Could Trigger a Substantial Capital Gains Tax. As we look at the last 10 years leading up to the [...]
IRS 1031 Exchange: A Great Way To Get Out of San Francisco
Selling a Highly Appreciated Multifamily Building Could Trigger a Substantial Capital Gains Tax. As we look at the last 10 years leading up to the [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 23, 2019
After being in the commercial real estate business in San Francisco for over 34 years, I feel confident to say that in entering another new year, I have [...]
What Is Going to Happen to Commercial Real Estate in 2019?
After being in the commercial real estate business in San Francisco for over 34 years, I feel confident to say that in entering another new year, I have [...]
EDITORIALS Dec 19, 2018
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce recently announced that their current President and CEO Tallia Hart will be leaving along with the Vice President [...]
How the West Was Won.... and It Can be Lost
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce recently announced that their current President and CEO Tallia Hart will be leaving along with the Vice President [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 28, 2018
TCN Worldwide is one of the largest networks of independently owned commercial estate firms in the world. On a recent national call with TCN, the question [...]
How Will We Do in 2019?
TCN Worldwide is one of the largest networks of independently owned commercial estate firms in the world. On a recent national call with TCN, the question [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 14, 2018
On June 6, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California’s voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property tax rates on homes, businesses and farms by about [...]
Removing Commercial Properties from Prop 13 Protection is Misguided and Dangerous
On June 6, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California’s voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property tax rates on homes, businesses and farms by about [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 10, 2018
When your business is a startup and you don’t know just how quickly your business will grow, the decision to lease a coworking space over a direct [...]
The Pros and Cons of Private vs. Co-Working Office Space
When your business is a startup and you don’t know just how quickly your business will grow, the decision to lease a coworking space over a direct [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 24, 2018
Today, the retail community is faced with many serious challenges. From the threats of the online shopping world to the scarcity of labor– and [...]
The San Francisco Homeless Crisis and its True Impact on Local Businesses
Today, the retail community is faced with many serious challenges. From the threats of the online shopping world to the scarcity of labor– and [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 19, 2018
As a critic of the direction that our city has taken in solving homelessness and how we take care of cleaning our streets, I have to commend our new Mayor, [...]
Thank you, Mayor Breed
As a critic of the direction that our city has taken in solving homelessness and how we take care of cleaning our streets, I have to commend our new Mayor, [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 11, 2018
In 1984 when I got into the commercial real estate business, San Francisco had a vibrant garment production business, commonly known as “sweatshops.” [...]
Tech Offices Are the New Sweatshops: How Tech Amenities Are Killing Retail
In 1984 when I got into the commercial real estate business, San Francisco had a vibrant garment production business, commonly known as “sweatshops.” [...]
EDITORIALS Aug 31, 2018
As of this week, there have been 344 murders in Chicago in 2018. Efforts put forth by city officials have failed to stem the tide of not only murders [...]
The Plan of Action to Help Low Income Communities Thrive
As of this week, there have been 344 murders in Chicago in 2018. Efforts put forth by city officials have failed to stem the tide of not only murders [...]
EDITORIALS Aug 15, 2018
Many years ago, I began purchasing single family homes for investment in Arizona. I had found a terrific residential real estate agent whom I trusted [...]
The Cost of Losing Personal Service in Real Estate
Many years ago, I began purchasing single family homes for investment in Arizona. I had found a terrific residential real estate agent whom I trusted [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 05, 2018
If President Trump follows through with his plan to institute tariffs in order to force more fair trade, then commercial real estate across the country [...]
Trump Tariffs: Good or Bad for Commercial Real Estate?
If President Trump follows through with his plan to institute tariffs in order to force more fair trade, then commercial real estate across the country [...]
EDITORIALS Jun 06, 2018
When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September of last year, many here in San Francisco watched as the tragedy unfolded across newspapers and screens. [...]
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Maria & How We Can Fix Homelessness in San Francisco
When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September of last year, many here in San Francisco watched as the tragedy unfolded across newspapers and screens. [...]
EDITORIALS Mar 27, 2018
Today, the costs to build any residential or commercial properties are through the roof. When you set yourself a budget, my recommendation is to double [...]
The Hidden Fees That Eat Away At Your Budget
Today, the costs to build any residential or commercial properties are through the roof. When you set yourself a budget, my recommendation is to double [...]
EDITORIALS Feb 07, 2018
Common etiquette, at least what I have learned and practiced, has certainly evolved in ways that are very different today. “Please” and “thank [...]
Where Did Etiquette Go?
Common etiquette, at least what I have learned and practiced, has certainly evolved in ways that are very different today. “Please” and “thank [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 03, 2018
Having been in the commercial real estate business since 1984, I have experienced three boom and bust cycles throughout my career. The beginning of the [...]
2018: The Closing Chapter for The Current Boom?
Having been in the commercial real estate business since 1984, I have experienced three boom and bust cycles throughout my career. The beginning of the [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 03, 2018
The ongoing tradition of making a list of positive changes you want to implement in your life in a new year can actually be productive. A number of people [...]
Happy New Year! Is It Really Time for Change?
The ongoing tradition of making a list of positive changes you want to implement in your life in a new year can actually be productive. A number of people [...]
EDITORIALS Dec 20, 2017
In a new book by Enrico Moretti, “The New Geography of Jobs,” Moretti provides a deep dive where job opportunities are and why that is the [...]
How One Restaurateur Transformed Downtown Philly From Sleepy to Swanky
In a new book by Enrico Moretti, “The New Geography of Jobs,” Moretti provides a deep dive where job opportunities are and why that is the [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 29, 2017
One of the most active industrial markets in the country can be found in Chicago. Commercial Real Estate properties there can easily make $300,000 - [...]
The New Generation and Changes in Commercial Real Estate
One of the most active industrial markets in the country can be found in Chicago. Commercial Real Estate properties there can easily make $300,000 - [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 15, 2017
As a result of owning my own commercial real estate firm since 1991, I have seen what works and doesn’t work in the successful development of a [...]
Add Education To Your Calendar
As a result of owning my own commercial real estate firm since 1991, I have seen what works and doesn’t work in the successful development of a [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 13, 2017
Warehouse demand is at an all-time high and industrial vacancies are at their lowest point in nearly two decades at 5.3 percent, according to JOC.com's [...]
Why the Warehouse Supply Continues to Disappoint the Demand
Warehouse demand is at an all-time high and industrial vacancies are at their lowest point in nearly two decades at 5.3 percent, according to JOC.com's [...]
EDITORIALS Sep 07, 2017
In a recent tweet, President Trump recently pointed out again how Amazon is hurting retail in cities, saying “Amazon is doing great damage to tax-paying [...]
Airbnb Meets the Retail World
In a recent tweet, President Trump recently pointed out again how Amazon is hurting retail in cities, saying “Amazon is doing great damage to tax-paying [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 26, 2017
Amazon recently announced the largest office lease signing this year in San Francisco– 180,000 square feet and occupying multiple floors at 525 [...]
Amazon's Move to San Francisco Highlights The City's Challenges Around Office Space
Amazon recently announced the largest office lease signing this year in San Francisco– 180,000 square feet and occupying multiple floors at 525 [...]
EDITORIALS Jul 12, 2017
San Francisco’s Mayor, Ed Lee, just announced a $10.1 billion city budget, with increased spending to address homelessness. The two-year budget [...]
San Franciscans: Are We Getting Our Moneys Worth?
San Francisco’s Mayor, Ed Lee, just announced a $10.1 billion city budget, with increased spending to address homelessness. The two-year budget [...]
EDITORIALS Jun 19, 2017
Asking our government to be proactive may seem like a long shot, but the City leaders across the country need to understand the impact of the changing [...]
Cities Across the US Need to Carefully Consider Zoning Changes
Asking our government to be proactive may seem like a long shot, but the City leaders across the country need to understand the impact of the changing [...]
EDITORIALS Mar 28, 2017
Amazon continues to take center stage in retail thanks to a variety of things they've done right– great customer service, competitive pricing, unbeatable [...]
Game Changer: How Retailers Can Compete with Amazon Drone Delivery Service
Amazon continues to take center stage in retail thanks to a variety of things they've done right– great customer service, competitive pricing, unbeatable [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 31, 2017
In 1981, President Reagan took office on a program of heavy domestic spending and fixing international trade disparities that were threatening American [...]
Our History on Domestic Spending and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate
In 1981, President Reagan took office on a program of heavy domestic spending and fixing international trade disparities that were threatening American [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 04, 2017
On the heels of the recent tragic Oakland fire, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is working to protect our artist community by preventing enforced [...]
Why San Francisco's Board of Supervisors Cannot Avoid Enforcement of Building Codes
On the heels of the recent tragic Oakland fire, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is working to protect our artist community by preventing enforced [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 30, 2016
Dear San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Several years ago, one of our citizens and small business owner, Juliet Pries, had an idea to open a "prohibition style" [...]
An Open Letter to San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
Dear San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Several years ago, one of our citizens and small business owner, Juliet Pries, had an idea to open a "prohibition style" [...]
EDITORIALS Nov 11, 2016
For those of you way too young to remember the Bewitched television series from the 1960's and 70's, each week we watched scenes of Darrin Stevens working [...]
Today's Office Design Not Your Grandfather's Office
For those of you way too young to remember the Bewitched television series from the 1960's and 70's, each week we watched scenes of Darrin Stevens working [...]
EDITORIALS Oct 03, 2016
When my wife and I bought our first home in San Francisco for $138,000 in 1978, we were required to put 25 percent down. We were so excited to get a 30-year [...]
The Domino Effect of an Interest Rate Uptick
When my wife and I bought our first home in San Francisco for $138,000 in 1978, we were required to put 25 percent down. We were so excited to get a 30-year [...]
EDITORIALS Jun 01, 2016
Years ago, neighborhoods were built around neighborhood street retail. Often times people lived above retail stores or homes were within a short walking [...]
Density Availability and The Cyclical Evolution of Retail
Years ago, neighborhoods were built around neighborhood street retail. Often times people lived above retail stores or homes were within a short walking [...]
EDITORIALS Jan 19, 2016
Walk into almost any office today and listen. Among colleagues chatting and the sound of typing, what don't you hear? Phones ringing... From sales offices [...]
How Digital Communication is Affecting Office Design
Walk into almost any office today and listen. Among colleagues chatting and the sound of typing, what don't you hear? Phones ringing... From sales offices [...]
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