Fragmented Offices and Open Storage: Navigating New CRE Challenges
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Steve Hamoen

Fragmented Offices and Open Storage: Navigating New CRE Challenges

E95 • Apr 10, 2025 • 12 mins

In this episode, Steve Hamoen kicks off with an overview of the topics to be discussed, setting the stage for a deep dive into the transformation of the office market through the lens of "Airbnb-ification" and its resulting fragmentation. The conversation shifts to the growing trend of open storage in industrial zones, highlighting the environmental liabilities and considerations that come with it. Steve provides a comprehensive analysis of these emerging trends, offering insights into their implications for stakeholders in the commercial real estate sector. The episode wraps up with Steve's sign-off and a call to action, encouraging listeners to adapt to these evolving market dynamics.

Key Points

  • Landlords are turning into head tenants and creating sublease ecosystems to meet the demand for flexible office spaces.
  • Small businesses can generate income by securing master leases and subleasing smaller sections of the space.
  • Offering flexible subleasing options can make commercial real estate owners indispensable in a risk-averse market.
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