If the nearly monthlong federal shutdown is prolonged much further, it could hinder decisionmaking by office occupiers and apartment renters and curb economic activity, said JBG Smith, a landlord that relies on government agencies and contractors for a sizable portion of its revenue.
Drawn-out government shutdown could hamper leasing, DC-area landlord warns
JBG Smith says federal stalemate already affects regional economic activity
CoStar News
October 30, 2025 | 6:25 P.M.
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- Companies
- JBG SMITH Properties
Real Estate
- Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
Real Estate
- Contacts
- Darrell Crate
Chief Executive Officer, President & Director, Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
- Matthew Kelly
Chief Executive Officer, JBG SMITH Properties