Editor’s Note

I never thought I’d say it, but I kind of miss going to the office.

As companies entertain the thought of employees returning to their offices, property managers must make sure the spaces are shipshape.

The past few months have been fraught with unprecedented challenges.

As talk has shifted to reopening the economy following the COVID-19 shutdown, the focus has moved to control and prevention of the virus’ spread.

I miss going to the mall.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been tossed unceremoniously into an unprecedented time of massive upheaval.

While our vision for the new year is hardly as clear as 2020 would suggest it should be, the commercial and multifamily real estate industry enters this new decade with many fresh possibilities for security, efficiency and convenience.

As the decade of the ’teens comes to a close, it leaves behind the fledging sprouts of some significant trends.

Why the real estate industry should stay mindful of a frequently overlooked issue with profound implications for every market.