With 2025 well underway, let’s look back at those blogs from our News & Insights section that have resonated the most with our readers — ones that have not only showcased our properties but provided views on the economy, evolving workplace dynamics, and other developments in commercial real estate (CRE). So whether you missed them the first time or want to revisit them, the following offers a snapshot of the year’s most compelling narratives, including:

  • Not All Office is Created Equal (March 2024)

Marc DeLuca, CEO and Eastern regional president at KBS, addresses the growing divide in office CRE and how businesses are gravitating toward modern, amenity-rich workplaces that enhance recruitment and retention. Read full article here.

  • Ridgewood Corporate Square: A Hidden Gem Near the Emerald City (April 2024)

Learn how a multimillion-dollar renovation has transformed Ridgewood Corporate Square from a standard office park into a premier workspace — and how upgrades have enhanced tenant experience and demand, setting a new standard in the Bellevue market. Read full article here.

  • Quality is the Future of Office (May 2024)

KBS’ Gio Cordoves, Regional President, Western U.S., examines the growing “flight-to-quality” trend, where premium office properties outperform older, less desirable buildings. Read full article here.

  • Trends Charting the Course of Office CRE (June 2024)

To help explain the process in which businesses stay competitive and support healthy, productive teams, this article delves into how Class A office spaces, along with well-amenitized Class B-plus buildings, are upgrading spaces to foster employee collaboration, productivity and well-being. Read full article here.

  • Office and the Emotional Lifecycle of Commercial Real Estate: Parts 1 & 2 (October 2024)

Despite pessimism over the current market, historical trends suggest that office real estate consistently rebounds. Signs of revival include declining office vacancies and nationwide positive net absorption. And, improving economic indicators — such as rising consumer confidence, a tightening job market, and employer-driven return-to-office policies — suggest a strengthening sector. Read all or part one here; part two, here.

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