Category Archives: Economy

Now I Know How Oprah Feels – You Get a 2.5% Rent Reduction…You’re Welcome!

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Ken

Back in May 2023, I posted an article on the Florida state sales tax on commercial rent. Florida is a unique state in many ways. But one lesser-known fact is that we are the only state that charges sales tax … Continue reading →

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What Makes Florida Unique? Sales Tax On Commercial Rent – But Changes on the Way

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Ken

If you asked me what makes Florida unique, I would probably say our reputation for strange and unusual news stories. But today, I’d like to focus on something completely different affecting business in our State. Florida is also unique as … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Tradition Like No Other – The Boca Raton Bowl?

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Ken

It’s holiday time in South Florida. While we will never have a white Christmas, South Florida has its own holiday traditions. In Miami, we have Art Basel and the Orange Bowl Festival. Fort Lauderdale has its Winterfest Boat Parade.  Meanwhile … Continue reading →

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The South Florida Office Market Post-COVID – a Year-End Snapshot

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Ken

I began my career as a commercial real estate market analyst and built a paid subscriber base of top investors and lenders. My reports were also featured in the local and national press. Today, I spend more time doing deals … Continue reading →

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My Summer Staycation, A Flurry of Deals and Market Outlook

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ken

In the early days of the lockdown, I got pretty good at creating videos and podcasts while gearing up to do my own virtual tours. Then, my activity level began to take off. So how did I spend the lockdown … Continue reading →

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Eight Years Later – The Week the World’s Two Most Powerful Men Came to Boca Raton

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Ken

 I’m Ken Silberling. In today’s edition of KensTrends, we are celebrating a very special anniversary. It was eight years ago this week that the worlds 2 most powerful men came to my home town of Boca Raton, Florida. In … Continue reading →

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