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16 Apr 2021

TAKE ACTION NOW: Oppose New Taxes and Regulations on Warehouses in SoCal

By Maria Verdin On April 16, 2021

Oppose New Taxes and Regulations on Wareshouses in SoCal proposed by SCAQMD. This rule will cost warehouse operators nearly $1 per sf, every single year, with NO SUNSET DATE.

Posted in CRE News, Events, Research & Data

29 Mar 2021

Town Hall on SoCal Industrial Infill with JP Morgan and CompStak

By Maria Verdin On March 29, 2021

Aric Chang and Michael Mandel use key data points to outline the methodology for how they see rent growth continuing in this market.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events, Mediation

25 Feb 2021

Town Hall on Resolving CRE Issues with Mediation

By Maria Verdin On February 25, 2021

John Pagliassotti and Jim Sullivan break down the benefits of mediation, the types of cases that are good candidates for mediation, and discuss the key steps in the process.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

15 Jan 2021

Town Hall on AB 802 The Building Energy Benchmarking Program

By Maria Verdin On January 15, 2021

Marika Erdely of GreenEconoME discusses the key issues related to building energy disclosure requirements, including benchmarking, rebates, and why compliance is critical for the CRE industry.

Posted in AIR CRE Contracts, CRE News, Events

23 Nov 2020

Contracts Seminar: Common Misunderstandings in Purchase & Sale Agreements

By Maria Verdin On November 23, 2020

This highly informative presentation and Q&A covers the nuances of correctly using the AIR CRE Purchase & Sale agreements. Presented by AIR CRE Contracts experts Bryan Mashian and John Pagliassotti.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

06 Nov 2020

Town Hall on Navigating Eviction/Rent Moratoria

By Maria Verdin On November 6, 2020

Craig S. Coan and Jeffrey A. Krieger of Greenberg Glusker discuss advice for navigating through COVID and the various eviction/rent moratoria for struggling commercial Tenants and Landlords.

Posted in AIR CRE Contracts, CRE News, Events

15 Oct 2020

Contracts Seminar: The Most Common Misunderstandings in Lease Contracts

By AIRCRE manager On October 15, 2020

This highly informative presentation and Q&A covers the nuances of correctly using the AIR CRE lease contracts. Presented by AIR CRE Contracts experts Bryan Mashian and John Pagliassotti.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE Legislation, CRE News

18 Sep 2020

Legislative Alert: Spread the Word – Vote NO on Prop 15

By Maria Verdin On September 18, 2020

If passed, Prop 15 will destroy Prop 13’s commercial property tax protections, and will result in the largest property tax increase in CA's history, costing jobs and upending an economy already battered by COVID.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

30 Jul 2020

Town Hall on CA Legislative Issues

By Maria Verdin On July 30, 2020

Rex Hime and Matt Hargrove, of California Business Properties Association (CBPA), provide AIR CRE Members with a follow up presentation on key legislative issues impacting the California CRE community. CBPA is the largest consortium of commercial real estate professionals in the state, with representatives focused on protecting CRE interests in the Capitol.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

25 Jun 2020

Town Hall on Economic Trends in a Time of Uncertainty

By Maria Verdin On June 25, 2020

Spencer Levy and Kurt Strasmann, of CBRE, discuss key economic trends from a macro, micro and regional SoCal perspective. During this time of economic uncertainty, these two leaders offer invaluable insight on current market conditions across all property types and provide a look at what’s to come.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

04 Jun 2020

Town Hall on the Effect of Coronavirus on Capital Markets

By Maria Verdin On June 4, 2020

Two powerhouses of the CRE investment sales world, Barbara Perrier of CBRE, and Kevin Shannon of Newmark Knight Frank, offer their insights on the national and SoCal industrial and office investment markets.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE Legislation, CRE News, Events

01 Jun 2020

Town Hall on CA Legislation and the Coronavirus

By Maria Verdin On June 1, 2020

Rex Hime, President & CEO, and Matt Hargrove, Senior VP of Governmental Affairs at CBPA discuss COVID-19 related legislative issues and regulations impacting CRE, Proposed SB 939 legislation and Split Roll Property Tax.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE Legislation, CRE News

Confident business people with face mask protect from Coronavirus or COVID-19. Concept of help, support and collaboration together to overcome epidemic of Coronavirus or COVID-19 to reopen business.

29 May 2020

CA Dept of Public Health / CAL OSHA COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Real Estate Transactions

By Maria Verdin On May 29, 2020

This document provides guidance for businesses operating in the real estate industry to support a safe, clean environment for workers.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

18 May 2020

Town Hall on Prospecting for Business in a Coronavirus World

By Maria Verdin On May 18, 2020

Now is the time to position yourself for when shelter-in-place orders are lifted. Take this opportunity to develop your business pipeline using ProspectNow, a robust technology platform that AIR CRE has partnered with to support your prospecting efforts.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE Legislation, CRE News

15 May 2020

Legislative Alert: Take Action Now – Oppose SB 939

By StephPlaya On May 15, 2020

If passed, legislation would use current COVID-19 emergency to upend existing leases, requires all lessors in CA to defer lessee rent obligations for more than a year, and allows a certain business type to negate lease and walk with no responsibility for tenant improvement.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

11 May 2020

Town Hall with Gensler on the Reimagined Workplace Post Coronavirus

By Maria Verdin On May 11, 2020

AIR CRE is organizing a series of free online Town Hall meetings, featuring top CRE experts discussing key topics and answering questions about issues facing the industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

27 Apr 2020

Town Hall on Navigating Lease Contract Disputes in the Wake of Coronavirus

By Maria Verdin On April 27, 2020

Bryan Mashian, attorney at Mashian Law Group and legal counsel to the AIR CRE Contracts Committee, addresses AIR CRE Leases and how they address coronavirus issues.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

17 Apr 2020

Town Hall with Greenberg Glusker on CARES Act Impact on CRE

By Maria Verdin On April 17, 2020

Josh Geller, Counsel & Co-Chair of Coronavirus Task Force at Greenberg Glusker addresses how the CARES Act impacts the CRE community - SBA Loans, PPP, moratoriums and forbearance on evictions, foreclosures, and mortgage payments.

Posted in Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News, Events

10 Apr 2020

Town Hall with Greenberg Glusker on Coronavirus’ Impact on CRE Legal Issues

By Maria Verdin On April 10, 2020

Lee Dresie, Partner and real estate specialist at Greenberg Glusker, addresses CRE legal issues related to the coronavirus pandemic - force majeure, canceling an escrow, rent reductions, deferrals and abatements, and what happens when the courts reopen.

Posted in AIR CRE Contracts, Coronavirus & CRE

Force majeure definition concept- with cover of a lecture defining force majeure.

02 Apr 2020

Force Majeure – Issue du Jour

By StephPlaya On April 2, 2020

As business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic continue and grow, tenants and landlords are looking to “force majeure” provisions in their contracts.

Posted in AIR CRE Contracts, Coronavirus & CRE, CRE News

26 Mar 2020

AIR CRE Leases Require Business Interruption Insurance. Will it Cover Losses for Coronavirus Closures?

By Maria Verdin On March 26, 2020

Business interruption coverage typically requires “physical damage” to property, such as from a fire. Will insurance companies view the impact of coronavirus as physical damage?

Posted in CRE News, Events