LoopNet’s Top Tenant Stories of 2020

As the end of the year approached, LoopNet’s editorial team identified articles published in 2020 that we did not want our readers to miss. Featured are stories that were particularly relevant this past year, as well as evergreen articles that explain commercial real estate (CRE) concepts and best practices that can be applied at any time. Some articles were top performers, while others were lesser-read pieces we believe warranted a second look. The articles below focus on tenant-related content, while a companion piece centers around investor-oriented articles.

The following tenant-related articles cover topics such as costs for building out office space; how telework may affect the design of multifamily properties; cost-effective ways to serve food outdoors in cold climates; and how the lines are blurring between retail and warehouses.

We hope these articles provide an opportunity to reflect on the year that was, and we wish all our readers the best in the year ahead.

How Much Does It Cost to Build Out Office Space?
Using general guidelines and industry percentages, you can estimate costs and generate budgets for designing, building out and moving into office space.

For Uncertain Office Tenants and Landlords, the Future is Flexible
Flexible office spaces and leases will be required more than ever now, but landlords may rely less on coworking intermediaries in favor of a more empowering direct approach of offering both long- and short-term leases, with the help of savvy property managers.

Costs to Modify Your Office Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Use the figures in this article to estimate how much it will cost to prepare your office to open and operate in a post-pandemic environment.

Setting the Sale Price and Rental Rate for a Sale-Leaseback
One of the most important factors informing real estate valuation, be it a sale-leaseback or an outright sale, is the amount of rent paid by the tenant.

How Restaurants Can Serve Dinner Outside During Winter
In Chicago, with colder weather nearing, a contest served as a pandemic problem-solver. The solutions could work across the country.

Reopening Retail: 5 Ways to Make Customers Feel Safe
Through planning, communication and signage, store owners can put employees and customers at ease.

How Increased Telework Will Inform Multifamily Design
In a new era of remote work, architects predict design considerations for new construction, as well as in-unit renovations and building enhancements landlords are acting on immediately.

Trend of Combining Retail Stores and Warehouses Could Change Industry
As the world's largest retailer, Walmart's experiment can redefine how retailers refashion their real estate needs to better cater to digital shopping.

Industrial-to-Office Renovation Appeals to Creative and Tech Tenants
A 1920s-era factory is converted into a versatile workspace, accommodating a tech-centric coworking company, as well as artist and photography studios.

Should I Hire a Tenant Rep Broker?
Understanding what a “tenant rep,” broker does for a tenant and how they get paid, will help you determine if you should engage one in your search for commercial space.