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My Predictions for 2021

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David Begelfer
Thursday, 03 December 2020 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing, Transportation
  Who could have come close to predicting 2020? 2021 will certainly be a tough call, but here are my predictions:   By the end of the year, rents will be up and vacancies down for warehousing, suburban apartments, and lab space. Lower rents and higher vacancies for retail, hotel, and downtown office. With no
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The Massachusetts Housing Crisis Needs Bold Action

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David Begelfer
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 / Published in Economic Development, Housing, Labor
The following op-ed appeared in the Boston Business Journal Feb. 14, 2020. A problem with the housing crisis is that most homeowners are on the front lines cheering on the rapidly escalating pricing of housing. Today’s owners not only want to see their property grow in value, they do not want to see any initiatives
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Let’s Not Play Games With The Economy

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David Begelfer
Saturday, 30 November 2019 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing
The following editorial ran in the Boston Business Journal November 29, 2019.  The Commonwealth, and many of its municipalities, are playing a dangerous children’s game called “Buck-buck”. This is a game played with a group of players climbing on the backs of a group at the bottom, in order to build as large a pile
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My Predictions for 2020

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David Begelfer
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing, Transportation
  My predictions for 2019 were not good enough for me to provide them here for review (although, I did call for Tiger Woods to win a major!) So, for 2020, I see the following: Office rent growth will slow in Boston’s suburban markets, but continue to accelerate for industrial properties. Life Sciences will lease
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After Leading NAIOP Massachusetts for 27 Years, David Begelfer Carves a New Path: CRE Strategic Advisors

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David Begelfer
Monday, 07 January 2019 / Published in Economic Development, Housing
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Appeared in Boston Real Estate Times – January 7, 2019 NEEDHAM, MA—For the last 27 years, David Begelfer led NAIOP Massachusetts and served as an effective advocate for the state’s commercial real estate industry. “I am very proud of all that has been accomplished over my time leading NAIOP Massachusetts. We have developed exceptional programming,
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My Predictions for 2019

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David Begelfer
Thursday, 13 December 2018 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing
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If the Greater Boston market is still looking so strong, why is everyone worried?  Here are my predictions for 2019! 1. Wayfair will double their occupancy in Boston. 2. Boston and Cambridge Office rental rates will rise to record levels for new space surpassing $120psf. 3. Apartment rental rates will be flat. 4. WeWork will
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Five Things that Should Keep Us Up at Night

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David Begelfer
Tuesday, 11 December 2018 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing, Labor
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1. When will there bean economic downturn?  Actually, we will probably experience a slow down before we hit the next recession. In terms of development activity, our “success” is hurtling us towards a regional inflationary period, with land costs and construction costs leading the way. Prices are accelerating with a relatively fixed construction labor pool,
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Luxury Residence Report Misses the Mark

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David Begelfer
Thursday, 20 September 2018 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Housing
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This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Boston Business Journal on September 20, 2018. A report was recently issued from the Institute for Policy Studies that has attracted significant media coverage and editorials from virtually all of the local print and broadcast outlets. It’s a great story: the ultra-rich, international money launderers have descended
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My Top Ten Predictions for 2018

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David Begelfer
Friday, 08 December 2017 / Published in Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing
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The CRE industry kept smiling through 2017! Is anyone talking about innings anymore? We just keep doing deals. So, here are my predictions for the coming year: 1. Amazon will pass on Boston for a campus, but leave us with a great consolation prize. 2. No Turnpike air rights project will start construction (ditto for
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To win over Amazon, It’s All About the People

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David Begelfer
Friday, 22 September 2017 / Published in Economic Development, Housing
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This post originally appeared in the Boston Business Journal. Since Amazon announced its plans to open a second headquarters location, the region has been abuzz, but, to date, the focus has been on real estate. Where can 8 million square feet of space be developed? Does it need to be in one location or multiple sites?
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