This annual special report covers the top issues and concerns facing today's commercial real estate industry, as well as projections for the coming year.

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A place for commercial real estate professionals to network, learn industry

When Sean Giffin needs a sounding board while working on a leasing deal or help with specific lease language, he calls friends in the commercial real estate industry whom he has gotten to know through an organization called NAIOP. 

Bright IDEA: Real estate entrepreneurs spearhead design district downtown

Negotiations are ongoing with the Navarra family, owners of Jerome’s Furniture, to develop a five-block property downtown into what will eventually become the IDEA District. 

As the border expands, so does Urban Land Institute

The Urban Land Institute San Diego/Tijuana District Council serves members on both sides of the border, representing a spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines in private enterprise and public service. 

BOMA looks ahead to 2012, marks 2011

BOMA San Diego has plenty of issues on its radar as 2012 begins. There are a number of attacks being proposed by various parties on the commercial real estate community, including one or more split roll property tax initiatives, mandatory labor hiring measures, and a linkage fee increase to pay for affordable housing. BOMA will also pay close attention to elections at every level of government, including the 2012 mayoral race, which promises to be one of the most exciting in years. 

2012 is poised to be a good year for commercial real estate opportunities

In 2011, office, industrial and retail demand continued to improve as nearly 2.3 million square feet of positive net absorption occurred. Vacancy rates continued to decline and rental rates stabilized by year-end. 

SD retail market activity picking up in 2012

Having been insulated from the overbuilding experienced in other markets such as Phoenix, AZ. and Las Vegas, NV., the San Diego retail property market has rebounded more quickly and activity continues to grow. 

State Senate votes to extend mortgage protections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State senators voted Monday for a pair of bills extending protections to those hit by California's mortgage crisis, sending both measures on to the Assembly. 

$25B nationwide mortgage deal goes to states

WASHINGTON — The nation's five largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove homeowners out of their homes, government officials said Monday. 

Energy management plays important role in property management

Meissner Jacquèt Investment Management Services is at the forefront of the green building energy movement by integrating energy management strategies into our property management services. 

2012 San Diego commercial real estate market forecast

San Diego’s commercial real estate investment activity and leasing market fundamentals are anticipated to improve in 2012, but the extent of the improvements will depend heavily on regional and national employment growth. San Diego has been adding jobs for 17 consecutive months as measured by a 12-month net change in jobs, while the nation has been adding jobs for 16 consecutive months and the forecast is promising. Capital market conditions are expected to be more favorable than last year and the availability of debt from multiple sources with improving terms is expected to increase, assuming there are no additional shocks to the U.S. and global financial markets. 

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler an industry leader in commercial real estate

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) operates out of 20 offices nationwide and is a leading provider of commercial real estate and capital markets services to the U.S. commercial real estate industry. HFF offers clients a fully integrated national capital markets platform, including seven specific business lines: 

Voit Real Estate Services’ San Diego brokerage recognizes top producers of 2011

Voit Real Estate Services’ San Diego office has named its top five brokers of 2011, who together completed nearly 200 sales and lease transactions throughout the past year. Mark Caston, Randy LaChance, Tracy Clark, Arthur Bleier and Tony O’Neill, all of Voit’s San Diego office, have been awarded the distinction of being named Voit’s top producers in the market. 

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Commercial Real Estate 2012

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January 26, 2012

Profiles

GLJ president knows to expect the unexpected in real estate

With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, development and construction, GLJ Partners President Garth Erdossy knows nothing worth fighting for comes easy. 

Finance Videos

Wells Fargo's Steven Bernstein on the economy

June 17, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Steven Bernstein, senior vice president of the greater San Diego area for Wells Fargo Bank, about how the economy has improved and lending has picked up.

George Chamberlin on the Markets

June 17, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin recaps last week's financial events and looks at the week's upcoming announcements.

North Island Credit Union execs on business lending

June 11, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Jeff Stone and Stephen O'Connell of North Island Credit Union about the comeback in business lending, "storybook lending," and the competitive nature between banks and credit unions today. 

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National News

State Senate votes to extend mortgage protections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State senators voted Monday for a pair of bills extending protections to those hit by California's mortgage crisis, sending both measures on to the Assembly. 

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Commercial Real Estate - 2013

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