Government Leased Office: The Impact of DOGE, Lease Stickiness & Stable Yields
About this episode
This episode explores the stability and investment potential of government-leased office properties with insights from Darrell Crate of Easterly Government Properties.
While the traditional office sector faces ongoing scrutiny, government-leased office properties operate in a completely decoupled realm of stability. In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with Darrell Crate, CEO, President, and Director of Easterly Government Properties, to dissect the unique mechanics of the federal and state leasing markets. Darrell pulls back the curtain on Easterly's 10-million-square-foot portfolio to explain why mission-critical government real estate remains one of the most resilient, high-credit anchors an investor can add to a CRE portfolio. From the market effects of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the strict nuances of navigating appropriations clauses, this conversation provides an elite blueprint for understanding how government tenancy drives long-term value, predictable 7% dividends, and unmatched lease stickiness. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Truth About DOGE and Government Real Estate: Darrell breaks down how the Department of Government Efficiency acts as a wave of private-sector accountability, forcing agencies to re-evaluate footprints without jeopardizing non-partisan, mission-critical assets like the FBI…
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