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CORENET GLOBAL SPECIAL REPORT: Future Workplace to Result in Reduced RE Footprint
Workplace optimization, enabled by a mobile workforce, will entail the reduced use of office space in the future, according to a panel held during the CoreNet Global North American Summit 2013.
RE World Wants Next NYC Mayor to Keep Bloomberg Policies in Place
According to speakers on a Newman Institute panel titled “New York’s Next Urban Agenda,” the impact on real estate of Mayor Bloomberg’s 12 years in office has been broad and sweeping: 37 percent of the city has been rezoned, and it has added new stadiums and luxury housing along the Williamsburg and Queens waterfronts.
Lending ‘Bubble’?: Interview with Sam Chandan
In an interview with CPE, Sam Chandan, chief economist of Chandan Economics, answered questions about the magnitude of current credit risks.
How to Maintain Servicing Levels When Originations are Down
In the wake of the CMBS industry downcycle during the Great Recession, servicers may be having to figure how to maintain the volume of their business. One strategy may be to acquire other servicing companies.
JLL’s Denny St. Romain: Financing from Life Companies, Conduits, Banks
At the 2013 Mortgage Bankers Association CREF/Multifamily Housing Conference, Denny St. Romain, managing director of Real Estate Investment Banking at Jones Lang LaSalle, discusses three sources of commercial real estate financing today: life companies, conduits and banks.
Vic Clark: Conduits Compete Directly with Fannie, Freddie
At the 2013 Mortgage Bankers Association CREF/Multifamily Housing Conference, Vic Clark, managing director of Centerline Capital Group, explains the increasing competitiveness of CMBS financing in the commercial real estate world.
David Durning: Prudential’s Financing Goals for 2013
At the 2013 Mortgage Bankers Association CREF/Multifamily Housing Conference, David Durning, president and CEO of Prudential Mortgage Capital Co., explains Prudential’s targets for balance sheet, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA, CMBS and bridge financing for 2013.
JLL’s Marisha Clinton on Emerging Real Estate Markets and Industries
Marisha Clinton, director of research, Capital Markets, at Jones Lang LaSalle, names markets and industries that are on the “to watch” list for real estate investors.
Leadership Qualities and Other Life Lessons: Interviews with 2013 CREW Winners
Commercial Property Executive magazine interviews 2013 CREW award winners regarding their life experiences.
CoreNet Global Special Report: Successful Real Estate Leaders are Able to Tolerate Unknowns
One of the defining qualities of a leader is the ability to be comfortable making decisions in the midst of uncertainty, according to leadership consultant Julie Benezet, founder and managing principal of Business Growth Consulting.