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New Report Warns Boston Office Values Could Drop 45%, Cost the City $1.7 Billion

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A new Boston Policy Institute report warns of serious challenges ahead for Boston’s commercial real estate market and city finances. High-profile office buildings have recently sold at steep discounts of 50% to 70%. The report urges Boston to rethink its tax and budget policies to meet the reality of a shrinking office market.

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Retailers Reluctantly Raise Pay As Wage Growth Expands In Japan

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The central bank has predicated its latest cycle of interest rate hikes, including another expected at a policy meeting later this week, on a sustained “virtuous circle” of higher wages that support higher prices, for services as well as for manufactured goods. Indeed, workers do not appear to be in a spending mood.

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Why Is It Important To Enforce Your Pricing, Everywhere?

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Mike Sullivan explores how to ensure price consistency and compliance through a pricing policy, such as a MAP policy. Some of those aggregators may wish to use limited-time discounts to promote your space, but it’s important to set a standard price in order to control the amount at which your space is sold.

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U.S. Office Market Struggling As Prices Fall 11% And Vacancies Hit 19.7%

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Discounted Office Sales on the Rise In 2024, nearly 600 office buildings were sold at a loss, a significant increase from 386 discounted sales in 2023. Many of these properties were sold at discounts exceeding 20%, and some were sold at more than half their previous value. The national office vacancy rate stood at 19.7%

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These 10 Remote-Friendly Companies Help Pay For Employee Vacations

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They also receive discounts on retail and travel packages purchased through the site. . For vacation, Thirty Madison has an unlimited vacation policy bolstered by “an annual vacation stipend to prove that we mean it.” . The company also offers personal travel discounts. . The company also offers personal travel discounts. .

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A Freelancer’s Guide to Business Insurance: What You Need to Know

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Policies are written for your particular industry because every type of freelance business has different risks. One way to get better pricing is to join an organization that offers insurance at a discount for members. For example, the National Federation of Press Women offers its premium members discounted libel insurance.

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How to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

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But it’s a good idea to review your policy to ensure you have the best car insurance and check for a better price every six to 12 months, depending on when your policy renews. Understanding the coverage types and dollar limits on your current policy can help you ask informed questions and compare insurance companies one-to-one.

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