DOGE is Slashing CRE Leases! Elon & Trump Are Changing the Game – with Chad Becker

🚨 748 government leases TERMINATED…SO FAR! Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are on a mission to cut costs, slash office space, and reshape commercial real estate—but is this the biggest shake-up in CRE history or just political theater?

In this explosive episode of Commercially Speaking, Bo and Timmy Barron sit down with GSA insider-turned-broker Chad Becker to break down:

🔥 Why the government is gutting office leases (and what it means for landlords)

🔥 How Elon’s efficiency mandate is wiping out government office space

🔥 Why landlords with GSA tenants could be in big trouble

🔥 The real reason behind DOGE’s $105 billion in ‘savings’ (spoiler: it’s NOT what you think)

🔥 The cities that will be hit hardest by federal lease terminations

🔥 What does all this mean for Commercial Real Estate Professionals?

📍 Plus: Chad reveals how some landlords "win" a government lease but lose millions, the real story behind GSA lease clauses, and whether this federal downsizing is a smart move or a disaster waiting to happen.

🎧 The biggest story in commercial real estate is unfolding—don’t miss it! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• 📊 GSA Lease Termination Map – Track which markets are getting hit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tchadbecker/
• 🚀 DOGE Efficiency Report – Breaking down the $105B in ‘savings’ https://doge.gov/savings
• 🏢 Chad’s Website (ARCO Real Estate Solutions) – arcoresolutions.com
• 📊 CRE Marketing Mastermind – wesgay.com/cs
• 🤖 Superpowers HQ – Need a CRE executive assistant? Get one here: superpowershq.com/commerciallyspeaking
• All Disc, No Balls! — Tizbee, The Secret Game Of Champions — tizbee.com
• 💡 Massimo Group – World-class coaching for CRE brokers: massimo-group.com
• 🛠️ Site to Do Business (STDB) – Powerful CRE analysis and mapping tools: stdb.com

Chapters

00:00 Cold Open02:06 The Impact of Government Policies on Commercial Real Estate04:01 Understanding GSA and Its Role in Real Estate10:18 The Unique Nature of GSA Leases19:51 Termination Clauses and Their Implications29:42 Creative Deal Structuring in GSA Leasing33:39 The Future of GSA Leases and Market Trends36:14 Navigating the Landscape of Federal Leases37:22 Understanding the Current Federal Real Estate Strategy45:07 The Return to Office: Implications and Challenges50:20 The Impact of Lease Terminations on Federal Employees56:38 Opportunities in Federal Real Estate: A New Perspective01:03:43 Streamlining Federal Building Disposal Processes01:09:39 Analyzing GSA Lease Terminations and Market Trends01:17:43 Engaging in a Fun Pop Quiz01:20:47 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights