Paul Fiorilla
Paul Fiorilla has more than 25 years of experience as a researcher and writer in the commercial real estate markets. He previously served as a vice president of research at Prudential Real Estate Investors in Madison, N.J., where he oversaw publishing of outlooks and thought leadership research. Before that, he covered real estate capital markets and CMBS at Commercial Mortgage Alert.
At Long Last, a Measure of Mezzanine Loans
Investors in high-yield real estate now have a way to compare their returns and performance against an industry-standard benchmark, thanks to John B. Levy & Co.’s creation of the first mezzanine loan index.
Kidder Mathews Makes New Hires
Sean McNamara has joined Kidder Mathews’ Portland, Ore., office, where he will specialize in sales and leasing of industrial properties.
New Marriott Hotel Opens in Raleigh, NC
The StateView is part of the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University. At completion, the campus will house nine million square feet of commercial, residential, laboratory and research facilities.
NKF Announces New Hires in Seattle
Charlie Farra and Matt Betterman, both of whom came from Colliers International, will focus on tenant representation in the downtown Seattle market.
Economic Consensus Masks Many Uncertainties
While economists foresee little chance of a recession in the near term, potential policy changes could impact the course of the U.S. economy and commercial real estate values, notes Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla, reporting on the NABE’s Annual Meeting.
TCN Worldwide Appoints Timothy Mitchell to Board
Mitchell brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Previously, he served as senior vice president at Harsch Investment Properties LLC for more than a decade.
Hurricane Harvey: Impact on Houston Multifamily
An initial analysis by Yardi Matrix found that between 45,000 and 72,000 units—or 7 to 11 percent of the multifamily universe—were rendered uninhabitable.
Matthews Adds Daniel Withers as SVP
Industry veteran Daniel Withers brings more than 18 years of experience. He will continue the strategic expansion of the company’s footprint.
Newark Dreams to Join Ranks of Destination Cities
As the Garden State’s largest city is looking to get into the revitalization game, cranes are returning to the skyline, with $1 billion of projects underway and another $4 billion in the pipeline.
Uncertainty About Retailers Affecting Mall Deal Activity
In the second quarter of 2017, shopping center deal flow fell at a rate greater than any other major asset class, fueled by concerns about the changing face of retail and whether individual tenants will be able to withstand the impact of e-commerce, notes Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla.