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Second quarter activity improved, but tenants seeking 50,000 to 400,000 square feet continue to hold meaningful leverage. Vacancy was approximately 5.9% in Inland Empire West, 6.0% direct in Orange County and 5.3% in Mid Cities.
Asking rents generally ranged from $1.04 to $1.09 per square foot NNN in Inland Empire West and averaged approximately $1.45 per square foot NNN in Orange County. Owners should compete on effective economics and building functionality, particularly for spaces above 100,000 square feet.
Marketing a property without a stated price can be legitimate when interest rates, capital availability and comparable sales create genuine uncertainty. It becomes a problem when TBD is used to avoid an honest conversation about value or the work required to understand the asset.
Signing moves the transaction from negotiation into execution. Possession, construction, access, signage, utilities and commencement each need a responsible party, a deadline and confirmation that the obligation was completed.
Effective communication means transferring the intent behind the negotiated terms to property management, accounting, construction and ownership, not simply forwarding the signed document.
When a qualified buyer or tenant requests information, silence creates unnecessary friction and may put the assignment at risk. A brief, direct response protects the transaction, respects everyone’s time and keeps another relationship or potential deal alive.
A client may see the signed lease, completed sale or finished project. Behind that outcome are market research, financial analysis, inspections, lease review, negotiations, due diligence and countless decisions that keep the assignment controlled.
Capital planning, leasing and property operations are not separate conversations. The strongest decisions protect current revenue, reduce operating risk and support future leasing or a potential sale.
Budgets, capital plans, leasing and property operations need clear priorities and accountability. Strong asset services leadership translates ownership objectives into decisions that improve NOI and long term value.
