Category Archives: Tenant Advice

Tenant Favored Lease Strategies for 2011

The Office Diggs recently sat down with prominent, Chicago attorney James Moorhead of Thompson Coburn to discuss tenant leasing. Following our conversation James was kind enough to put together a recap and his top strategies for 2011. Please check out this information … Continue reading

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The Best Way to Track New York City Office Rents

Follow the Dow Jones Industrial Average………… * chart provided by Meghan Smith of Howard Ecker + Company

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Tenant Credit

Recent events in the financial markets have seen even the most seasoned companies pitch into chaos. The instincts of those less-affected companies are simply to hunker down and try to minimize the worst effects of the turmoil. However, in chaos … Continue reading

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An Alternative To LEED Certified Properties

Energy Star office buildings are a great alternative for tenants who are environmentally conscience, but do not want to pay the premium rent associated with LEED certified properties. Many of my clients ask, “What is an Energy Star building?” Lisa … Continue reading

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In a Soft Market Go Long

Office tenants should be wary of the recent advice that has been given regarding how lease flexibility is created in a “tenants’ market.” I have been representing the real estate interests of tenants for many years and there is one rule … Continue reading

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