Mike Ratliff

Greenbuild Special Report: Creating a Healthier Built Environment

A master speaker session and subsequent panel of physicians and industry exports tackled the issue of building healthy spaces at Greenbuild yesterday in Philadelphia.

Ramco-Gershenson Buys Clarion Partners’ Stake in 12 Shopping Centers

In a $256.8 million deal, Ramco-Gershenson will gain sole ownership of a dozen assets in Florida and Michigan currently held in joint venture with Clarion Partners.

The Course of Capital: Accepting the New Normal

While the recession and ongoing recovery have presented opportunities for the industry, it is safe to say that many commercial real estate professionals would like to put this time period behind them and return to the good old days.

Lodging, M-F See Marked Increase in Construction Spending from Year-Ago Level

Hotel renovations and oil/gas booms cause spending on lodging construction to rise.

Special Report: Off-Campus Housing to Remain Supply Constrained for Foreseeable Future

Campus Crest Communities provided valuable insight on trends impacting the student housing industry earlier this week at its 2012 Investor Day, held in the NYSE boardroom.

Regency Begins 280 KSF Shopping Center Outside Seattle

Regency Centers will break ground tomorrow on Grand Ridge Plaza in the master-planned development of Issaquah Highlands in Washington state.

Finding a Framework: Fundamental Tax Reform Unlikely in 2012, but Changes Will Come

The past year has presented more than its fair share of uncertainty for the industry. From a near government shutdown to a hyper-expedited presidential campaign, preparing for the impact of future policy change is no easy task. By Mike Ratliff.

Indexes: Equity Trends in 2012

Many leading equity players are finding themselves at a crossroads in the new year — while equity terms will likely continue to tighten, lenders will have to continue to look for new ways of doing business. By Michael Ratliff.

The Next Steps: What to Expect from the Continued Deficit Plan

The extreme brinksmanship brought out by the debt ceiling debacle may be destined to carry through the entire process of deficit reduction. And if it does, a polarized Washington will likely have an even bigger impact on the economy—and commercial real estate as a sector—than the tailspin brought on by the slight credit downgrades issued by Standard & Poor’s Corp.

CoreNet: JLL Says Tenants in Smart Growth Phase

As more employees share space or work from home, companies are finding they need fewer physical square feet. With U.S. companies in the United States on the forefront of such alternative workspace strategies, it should come as no shock that JLL predicts a negative net portfolio growth in the U.S. corporate real estate market over the next three years.