You Don’t Have to Bring Your Dog to Work Anymore!

You are probably very familiar with hybrid work.  Frankly, most of us start dozing off when we see another article about “The New Normal,” and I was hesitant to write about it.  But the changes in Sacramento are worth noting.   Recently, I toured an organization that was downsizing from 12,000 SF to 8,000 SF, and […]

Sacramento CRE Perspective 2023

Before the Pandemic, Downtown was the crown jewel. Frankly, it was on fire. It will likely be another tough year for Downtown, but I am confident that Downtown will shine again! Everything that was there is still there, except office workers. And while we do have a significant challenge with the homeless population, I am confident that with the right leadership, the homeless population will be addressed.

Done Deals!

Larry was grinning like the Grinch and said, “Really, you got this?”  “Yep,” I chirped back. “I got my license and I read a bunch of books!”  Larry ordered us another martini.  

Midtown – Sold

Unicorns are extinct and many of them included exchange buyers.  Office users have been in a coma (but I have noticed them starting to blink.) Developers are in hiding, and investors are extremely cautious.  

Resilience – Sacramento Commercial Real Estate

Relativity:  Relative to major markets in California and throughout the US, Sacramento is still a bargain:  The average price of a Sacramento office building was $220 a SF in 2021 while the national average was $330 a foot.  This disparity has attracted many institutional investors. 

Sacramento Office Market Update

The office market’s overall vacancy rate is 10.1 % (an increase of about 1.3% in the last 12 months.) Demand remains sluggish, but we are seeing activity pick up with smaller users.

What Is Land Selling for In Midtown Sacramento?

If we looked at the most recent sales in Midtown Sacramento properties seem to be averaging around $100 a square foot.  This average includes sales that occurred in 2019.  During Covid, Sales were off considerably.    Virtually all the sales are for residential developments.  Six recent sales illustrate where Midtown land values are at.   SPCA’s […]

Sacramento Office Building Sales – How Will 2021 Fare?

Sacramento’s office sales market surpassed $500 million in the first quarter of 2020. Then the Pandemic hit. In the short run, the office market will probably experience an increase in leasing “activity.” However, the activity will probably result in negative net absorption Downtown, while suburban markets will experience minimal positive net absorption. For example, a […]