November 5, 2018
HQ2 Buzz Intensifies

Reported Leak Intensifies HQ2 Announcement Buzz

November 4, 2018 – The Amazon HQ2 buzz intensifies on the question of locating to Arlington & Alexandria picked up significantly over the weekend, almost eclipsing the chatter of tomorrows mid-term elections. Amazon, like the “Mueller Investigation,” has promised not to make any announcements in advance of the November 6 election.

Speculation has been swirling over which cities were truly on the “shortlist” for Amazon to select for their second HQ. With the promise of 50K jobs, cities and economic development organizations have been working furiously to win the hearts and minds of Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos. Now with a reported leak in this weekend’s Washington Post, that the Arlington-Alexandria bid is in secret, high-level discussions of an announcement, the real scramble and speculation begins. The Amazon HQ2 buzz intensifies out of curiosity and excitement.

HQ2 Buzz Intensifies JBG stock price

HQ2 Buss Intensifies

JBG Smith is the largest property owner in Crystal City. This is the proposed site of the Arlington main campus. They have watched their stock steadily climb in the past 30 days. Although TARTAN only sells commercial real estate we, have taken several casual calls from friends and acquaintances asking our opinion of JBG’s stock and their chances of having the winning bid. Over the weekend, we fielded several calls and emails from speculators looking to grab property before the announcement.

So, what do you think will happen if Amazon brings 50,000 jobs to Rt. For example, will there be one in Arlington and Alexandria? Higher property values for residential and commercial, gridlock on the streets? Empty buildings filled, new buildings built, tax revenue windfalls for the local coffers? We might get it all.  It is likely that some owners have not rushed to lease or sell in this area, in hopes of news that might bring more value or tenant prospects. We have a 17,000 SF Alexandria warehouse right on route 1. This property will certainly be more interesting to the market if Amazon is in the neighborhood. Click here to check out that property. Stay tuned because we only have to wait a little longer for the announcement.

Tartan Properties Commercial is a leader in Northern Virginia commercial real estate sales and leasing since 1973.  Call our office today for more information on properties that could be affected by the Amazon HQ2 if it comes to Arlington-Alexandria.

 



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