Our First Quarter Report was released early last week and the numbers bear out what we predicted back in December 2008, which is to say vacancy is up and rates are down. August is the predicted low point with flat growth through the balance of 2009. A few tips to keep in mind if you are considering new office space:
1. Keep expectations realistic. Free rent, rent reductions and above standard tenant improvement allowances are available, but they are dependent upon the location and credit quality of a tenant.
2. The suburban markets have been hit harder and are more aggressive than the downtown.
3. Some landlords will consider rewriting existing leases three to twelve months prior to lease expiration. This is a great way to take advantage of the soft market today.
For a complete copy of our quarterly report, which includes rate, vacancy and deal information, please email me at kristin.hammond(at)pacific-re.com or DM me on Twitter at FzMcFadden and request a copy.
What Other Tenants Have Paid Recently
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SUBMARKET
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SIZE
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TERM
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RATE/SF
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FREE RENT
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I-5/217 (flex)
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8,500 SF
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63 months
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$19.50
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3 months
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Airport Way (flex)
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7,000 SF
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60 months
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$19.00
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0 months
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Wash. Square (Class A)
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2,500 SF
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66 months
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$20.50
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6 months
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CBD (Class A)
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7,200 SF
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63 months
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$19.75
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3 months
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CBD Class A)
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8,500 SF
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65 months
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$22.50
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5 months
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Vancouver (Class B)
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1,612 SF
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60 months
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$21.00
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1 month
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TechDex (apps|provider|hardware|var)
Westside
AuctionPay – Triangle Corp Park | 13224 SW 68th | 14,580 SF
Zapproved – Lincoln Tower | 10260 SW Greenburg Rd | 1,500 SF
HealthDex (hospital|managed care|equipment)
Central Business District
ACS State Healthcare – 1220 SW Morrison St | 4,106 SF
Vancouver
Brighton Enterprises – Thirty Third Place | 3305 Main St | 2,461 SF
NonProfDex (charitable|education)
Eastside
BigBrothers/BigSisters Columbia NW - 1827 NE 44th Ave | 4,797 SF
Vancouver
St. Elizabeth AS Catholic HS – Sunrise Pro. Ctr | 811 NE 112th | 13,938 SF
DesignDex (a/e|consulting|graphic d)
Westside
GeoDesign – Pacific Corp Ctr | 15575 SW Sequoia Pkwy | 12,913 SF
GeneralBizDex (consulting|finance|insurance|legal|other)
Westside
Ameriprise Financial – 2 Lincoln | 10220 SW Greenburg Rd | 2,798 SF
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