In the Covid world of today (link The Covid Economy) and post-election, it seems like a good time to pause and assess Seattle commercial real estate and where itRead more
A recent seminar conducted by the Chief Economist for First American Title, Mark Fleming, was enlightening for commercial real estate professionals and investors. If we are to make smartRead more
In the 60’s the folk song had a lyric which said, “the times they are a changing” and again it is true. Some of these changes will materially impactRead more
As we celebrate being locked up or down, heading into the end of 2020, a careful look at what the future holds for commercial real estate is well worthRead more
As the leaves are turning so is the business news which will have a lasting impact on Seattle commercial real estate. The first leaf to turn was the expectedRead more
As we head into the fall of 2020, the landscape by Covid is changing the face of Seattle commercial real estate. In March the Business Journal published an articleRead more
The late summer wildfires on the West Coast created some of the worst air pollution in the world. At one point, Oregon pollution was in fact the worst inRead more
Heading into September with the looming Tax on Earnings passed by the Seattle City Council, there was substantial speculation about the potential reaction of large companies like Amazon andRead more
As we drive through the vacant boarded up streets of downtown Seattle, we have to wonder as we head into the last 60 days of the 2020 election cycle,Read more
Recent multi-family data show a precipitous decline in new construction of apartments in Seattle. For the first time in recent history, only 8,261 apartments are on track to beRead more