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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Regional Banks Retreat as CRE Loans Mature

How the stepped-up risk of bank defaults is impacting new financings and existing loans.

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How Retail Properties Are Getting Greener

Innovative ideas and new technologies enable sustainable solutions at malls and shopping centers.

Ford's BlueOval City

EV Battery Quest Super-Charges Demand for Sites, Facilities

Upward of $80 billion worth of projects have been announced. Here’s what that means for CRE.

The office campus at 100-200 S. California St. in Burbank, Calif.

CMBS Demand Is Rising Amid Mounting Delinquencies

Issuance could be twice last year’s, but trouble is still brewing for existing bondholders.

Why C-PACE Loans Are at a Record High

In light of the current finance environment, originations and available capital are soaring.

Mixed-Use Malls and the 15-Minute Neighborhood

Why older indoor shopping centers are the next live-work-play opportunity.