Patricia Kirk
Patricia Kirk has been covering the commercial real estate industry for more than 20 years, as West Coast bureau chief for a CRE online news startup, editor of a regional magazine and as a freelance reporter for other national and international online news services. She formerly served as a reporter for a major daily newspaper, community newspaper editor, and writer and editor for various other online publications covering environment/sustainability, medical/biomedical research, international business and transportation, tech, and healthcare business and policy topics.
In a Topsy-Turvy World, Capital Flows to CRE
Private credit woes are just one reason money is rotating into real estate.
Will Deregulation Turbocharge Tokenization?
Sales employing this process are expected to reach $4 trillion globally by 2035.
New Lifelines for Empty Anchors
Shuttered department stores are creating challenges for mall owners—and opportunities.
Who’s Funding the Data Center Boom?
Most of these big spenders plan to accelerate investment in 2026.
Data Center Development Still Humming—For Now
AI is driving billions to support the hyperscalers, but obstacles pose risk for investors.
High-Street Retail Regains Traction in the ‘New’ Downtown
As CBDs evolve, there will be more shoppers and more opportunities to serve them.
How Office Development’s Returning to the Top Tier
Demand for Class A+ space is so good in a few markets that some are building on spec.
Builders of the Boom: Top 10 Data Center Developers
Get to know the leading producers of this fast-growing and increasingly vital property type.
Small-Scale Industrial’s Broad Appeal
This attractive niche sector can be a safer option for investors than larger assets.
8 Ways to Up Your Brokerage Game
With sales on the slow side, this is a good time to build your skills. Here’s what seasoned brokers say you should focus on.