Katie Burke

SF native to TX and back to SF again. Reporting on all things real estate for @TheCoStarGroup. Sarcasm? Always.

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

It's a delicate balance when it comes to retaining a company's legacy while pushing it toward future growth, and nothing about @LeviStraussCo CEO Chip Bergh's success has been delicate — 
https://t.co/q9Uiw6S4EH

[CoStar News @CoStarNews]

A #SiliconValley video game maker has leveled up with one of the region's largest #office deals of the year so far as it seeks to sustain its accelerating expansion. | Story by @KBurkeSF https://t.co/Jnt7JmYVn5

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No other news organization could have done what @CoStarNews did here. cc: @ClareLKennedy @jacquelynryan

Tracing the Path of Amazon’s 100 Million-Square-Foot Journey to Real Estate Dominance https://t.co/KRxq1V3Q4U

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Iconic retailer @GapInc said it would close 350 stores by 2023 across its namesake and @BananaRepublic brands, a decision that is expected to reduce its #mall-based locations by an estimated 80%. | Story by @KBurkeSF https://t.co/Z5e0vfSgCX

[CoStar News @CoStarNews]

Another #escooter company is looking to offload its #office space as the global health crisis leads to steep ridership declines and mounting layoffs for the once rapidly expanding industry. | Story by @KBurkeSF https://t.co/jrApa6uGTX

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

haven’t physically moved in the last hour and a half but I’m exhausted

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

@SergioChapa @SABJArnold Looks like someone is still working on their own definition of Fun Facts

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

@SABJArnold @SergioChapa Still convinced there were some Chick-fil-A wrappers in there to sweaten the deal

[CoStar News @CoStarNews]

Helipad yoga, outdoor squash courts and in-building hair stylists have become the newest focus for landlords hunting for ways to adapt their #office building amenities to the pandemic to keep and lure new tenants. | Story by @KBurkeSF https://t.co/PSLPr9ysuK

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BREAKING: ICSC Lays Off Scores of Staffers in New York City Because of Pandemic #retail @CoStarNews
https://t.co/enR583DtNH

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Tishman plowing ahead on its plan to deliver a key Central SoMa project now that it's closed on the land for nearly $55M — https://t.co/6E5ZmmUYuo

[CoStar News @CoStarNews]

.@Facebook is shaking up its global real estate footprint with plans to transition up to half of its 45,000 employees to a permanent work-from-home setup, reports @KBurkeSF: https://t.co/5lq7tfSYDw

Would you be open to a permanent work-from-home setup?

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

It’s happened. I caved and bought a @onepeloton 🚲

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Best thing I did for mental health today: listened to #thedaily episode on a rainy walk outdoors.
Worst thing: Checked in on my 401K balance.

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Hike around Phoenix Lake today was like living in a guided meditation soundtrack. It was crowded, but most people were thoughtful about #SocialDistancing —

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

@erikdoingthings @alexandr_wang Hey @erikdoingthings -- are you still in that coliving space? I'm a reporter writing about how tenants in micro-units are handling the lockdown, and would love to hear from you. DM or email at [email protected]. Thanks!

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Anyone know of anyone living in a micro-unit? Working on a story about Bay Area life in the age of coronavirus, so DM or email me at [email protected] #housing #bayarealockdown

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Eviction moratoriums, small business loans and delayed tax payments are all being floated as the city grapples with how to deal with the virus' spreading impact — https://t.co/h9OF1E4zN4

[Katie Burke @KBurkeSF]

Hotels across the city have reported occupancy rates as low as 20 percent (years-long average has been 80+ percent) — https://t.co/zY9UBPjfoJ

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Hotel REITS Feel the Pinch as Groups Cancel Rooms Over Coronavirus Fears https://t.co/BLtzpyJ8mz