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.

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High-Street Retail Regains Traction in the ‘New’ Downtown

As CBDs evolve, there will be more shoppers and more opportunities to serve them.

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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.

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Builders of the Boom: Top 10 Data Center Developers

Get to know the leading producers of this fast-growing and increasingly vital property type.

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Small-Scale Industrial’s Broad Appeal

This attractive niche sector can be a safer option for investors than larger assets.

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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.

Banks Rebalance, Refuel, Recycle

Liquidity today is driven by competition between banks. That’s a switch!

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Big Investors Gobble Up IOS in Large and Small Bites

Why consolidation challenges present opportunities for local buyers and lenders, too.

Will Economic Headwinds Blow Away CMBS Growth?

New issues are expected to reach $110 billion in 2025. But challenges are mounting.

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Wealth Surge Drives Family Office Growth, Evolution

They’re becoming more sophisticated—and maintaining their flexibility.

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Foreign Investment Down, but Not Out

Commercial real estate is still a compelling opportunity, though tariffs and other tensions are heightening risks.