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The office sector appears to have stabilized, with attendance improving and vacancies easing for the first time in years. Employers are increasingly enforcing return-to-office mandates, driving positive momentum across key markets. https://lnkd.in/gi2fVnZx

Companies are regaining confidence in office leasing, with Denver recording 1.7 million square feet of activity in Q3 2024. While the market faces challenges like high vacancies, tenant interest in high-quality spaces signals renewed optimism. This trend mirrors national patterns as companies gradually stabilize their real estate strategies post-pandemic. https://lnkd.in/gNgY27SN

Another tech giant, Dell, has called employees back to the office, reflecting a broader trend of companies reevaluating remote work policies. As this shift unfolds, the office real estate market continues to attract investor interest, with many viewing these changes as potential drivers of increased demand for office space.

A recent KPMG survey reveals that 79% of U.S. corporate CEOs expect a full return to office within the next three years, a sharp rise from just 34% earlier this year. This accelerating trend signals a strong resurgence in demand for office space, reflecting a broader shift back to traditional work environments. https://lnkd.in/gjjUQj5P

As companies like Amazon reconsider hybrid work arrangements, CEO Andy Jassy’s call for a return to full-time office attendance is stirring debates among executives and employees alike. With the balance of power shifting due to a tighter labor market, some predict a broader trend toward in-office mandates, as firms like Amazon seek to improve collaboration and innovation. https://lnkd.in/gVPwE647

Moody’s Analytics reports that stabilizing sales of large office properties at significant discounts suggest the market may be nearing a bottom, with clearer valuations pointing towards potential recovery. https://lnkd.in/gx49UJYF

As banks tighten CRE lending, investment firms have a unique opportunity to acquire distressed assets at a discount. This environment allows disciplined investors to reposition undervalued properties and capitalize on market recovery. https://lnkd.in/gFATJMf2

Congratulations to our new Senior Associate, Canyon Law!

Knightbridge Capital, in partnership with Westside Investment Partners, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Prentice Point, a fourteen-story, Class A office building totaling 216,645 square feet in the Denver Tech Center of Greenwood Village, Colorado.    A special thanks to our partners Andy Klein, Blake Amen, Mark Witkiewicz, and Paige L. at Westside Investment Partners. We also extend our gratitude to the deal team of Paul Donahue, Cooper Williams, Andrea Mehlem, and Matthew Perigard at Essex Financial Group; Doris J. R. and Trent Stafford at Kirkpatrick Bank; Erin Kelley with Fidelity National Title; Elizabeth Peros with Sapphire Law Partners; and John Jugl, Amanda (Meldrum) Gateley, and the entire Newmark Capital Markets team for their assistance on this transaction.

We are excited to announce a strategic multifamily repositioning at Knightbridge Capital. We have closed on the sale of Pearl Nines, a 16-unit apartment complex in Capitol Hill, for $315k per unit, and successfully acquired a 38-unit property in Glendale known as Bellaire Plaza for $173k per unit. After reaching the full potential of Pearl Nines, we are eager to replicate our success with Bellaire Plaza. This property presents a significant opportunity to enhance investment potential through targeted unit renovations and operational optimization.