Post-COVID Office Trends, San Diego Retail, and Starwood's Net-Lease Insights
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Steve Hamoen

Post-COVID Office Trends, San Diego Retail, and Starwood's Net-Lease Insights

E189 • Jul 18, 2025 • 11 mins

Steve Hamoen explores the post-COVID evolution of the U.S. office market, focusing on key trends and office space demand in major cities. He discusses San Diego's retail sector modernization, BankUnited's expansion in the Carolinas, and Starwood Property Trust's recent net-lease acquisition. Steve highlights the importance of data analytics in real estate investment strategies and shares future predictions. He also touches on the role of mentoring in commercial real estate, concluding with his final thoughts.

Key Points

  • The national office vacancy rates have reached a record high, posing significant risks due to unresolved distressed office loans.
  • Despite rising vacancy rates, there is optimism about increasing demand for high-quality, premium office spaces in the second half of 2025.
  • Starwood Property Trust's acquisition of Fundamental Income Properties for $2.2 billion highlights a strategic move to diversify its portfolio and capitalize on the stable income of net-lease properties.
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