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  • The post-pandemic workplace will hardly look like the one we left behind

    The Washington Post

    “Sneeze guard” partitions. “Safe zones” demarcating spots to stand in elevators. Contact tracing apps to detect interactions between co-workers and infrared temperature readings. As Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and other states took steps to reopen their economies this week, and Boeing workers came back to their jobs after a three-week furlough, businesses, design firms, real estate developers and corporate advisers are starting to envision how a return to the office will work. …

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  • The State of Tenant Experience in 2020

    HqO

    Simply owning and leasing a physical space is not enough for the commercial real estate industry anymore. Focusing on tenant engagement and providing the best and most convenient experience on a daily basis is more important than ever, and the importance of this focus only grows in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic that has forced a shift to remote work around the world.

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  • [INFOGRAPHIC] Brokerage & Services Market Pulse: State of the Market Survey

    CREtech

    The commercial real estate market was riding a wave of accelerated growth in the past several years. Record-setting deals in office leasing, investment sales, management and others, had the industry on track to set new records. However, in the wake of the global pandemic and tightening economic conditions, real estate companies are entering a period of rapid digital transformation.

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  • Brokerage & Services Market Pulse: State of the Market Survey

    CREtech

    Pandemic Disrupts Boom in Commercial Real Estate According to a recent study by CREtech, ±80% of commercial real estate brokers and service providers saw business dramatically decline in the wake of COVID-19 The commercial real estate market was riding a wave of accelerated growth in the past several years. Record-setting deals in office leasing, investment sales, management and others, had the industry on track to set new records. However, in the wake of the global pandemic and tightening…

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  • In Case You Missed it, read the highlights from CREtech Talks: Landlords & Brokerages Thoughts on Tech Post Pandemic

    Lauren

    The global real estate industry has been adjusting to a new normal of how buildings of the future will be managed, leased, and operated. From multifamily and office to hotels and retail properties, the recent global pandemic has put a strain on nearly all building owners, occupiers, and residents.  In a recent CREtech Talks: Landlords & Brokerages Thoughts on Tech Post Pandemic, featuring Chandra Dhandapani of CBRE, Ginny Miller of Jamestown, James Whelan of Boston Properties, Jeff Kok of…

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  • JPMorgan Sold WeWork Stake Before Botched IPO Attempt

    The Real Deal

    JPMorgan cashed in almost $100 million of its stake in WeWork shortly before the company’s failed attempt to go public. The banking giant — a lead advisor on WeWork’s botched initial public offering effort — sold its shares last year, soon before the office giant descended into crisis, according to the Telegraph. Typically, investors will wait to cash out until after an IPO in the hope of achieving a higher valuation….

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  • REBNY, Cuomo Formulating Return-to-Work Plan for NYC Offices

    The Real Deal

    Owners of New York City’s largest office buildings are drawing up a plan for returning the city’s 1.5 million office workers to their desks. The Real Estate Board of New York — whose members own properties such as the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center and Rockefeller Center — is in discussions with state officials about guidelines for reopening the city, sources familiar with talks told The Real Deal.

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  • Airbnb, RXR Deal at 75 Rockefeller Plaza Cancelled

    The Real Deal

    A deal between Airbnb and RXR Realty that was touted as a “21st-century hospitality model” will never see the light of day. The short-term rental giant and the landlord are pulling the plug on a 10-floor residential rental conversion at 75 Rockefeller Plaza, according to Business Insider. The companies said last year that they would bring 200 hotel-style units to the 33-story office tower.

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  • BackToWork Solutions is Pleased to Announce COVID-19 Antibody Testing has Begun

    Back To Work Solutions

    Have I already had COVID-19 exposure?  Am I now potentially immune? Bridgewater, NJ, April 26th, 2020:  BackToWork Solutions’ high-volume employee antibody testing process is up and running! Employers are now providing their employees a potential path to reclaim their lives and return back to work. Testing for immunity is live today for those with a prescription. Quest launched COVID-19 antibody testing this past week, expecting capacity at 4.5MM tests per month with results turned around …

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  • The Crisis, the Recovery, and the CRE Markets with Starwood Capital Group’s CEO, Barry Sternlicht

    Walker & Dunlop

    On Wednesday, April 22, Walker & Dunlop’s Chairman & CEO, Willy Walker, hosted our Walker Webcast with the CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht. Willy and Barry discussed the CRE market’s performance, touching on asset class performance across Starwood’s vast holdings and investments, the path forward for our country and economy, and where and when investment opportunities could present themselves.

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