In this episode, we explore the dramatic rise in commercial property values and its impact on small business owners, featuring the story of Domingo Llerandi in Miami facing a staggering tax hike. We also discuss CBRE's move to a smaller Uptown office, reflecting a national trend in commercial real estate. Additionally, we uncover Boston City Hall's secret preparations for a potential market crash while publicly downplaying the issue. Finally, we delve into the innovative concept of flexible design in commercial real estate, showcasing how it can lead to sustainable success.Sources:https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/dramatic-rise-in-commercial-property-values-causes-tax-hikes-for-small-business-owners/3459226/https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2024/10/30/cbre-moves-to-uptown.htmlhttps://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/30/boston-city-hall-prepped-for-commercial-market-crash-privately-while-downplaying-problem-publicly-city-council-testimony-reveals/https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/flexible-design-for-cre-success/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Dramatic rise in commercial property values causes tax hikes for small business owners(00:03:38) CBRE moves office to new Uptown space, follows national trend(00:06:38) Boston City Hall prepped for commercial market crash behind closed doors while downplaying problem publicly(00:07:26) Flexible Design for CRE Success