Suzann D. Silverman
Suzann D. Silverman is editorial director of CPE. She has covered the commercial and multifamily real estate industry since 1995, becoming editor-in-chief of Commercial Property Executive (formerly Commercial Property News) in 1998 and editorial director of both CPE and Multi-Housing News in 2016. She is also a longtime board member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, currently serving as vice president. You can reach her at suzann.silverman@cpe-mhn.com.
Economy Watch: Wall Street Tanks, but Hiring Improves (a Bit) in July
This morning’s jobs number showed a slight improvement, while commodities have followed stocks into negative territory. Commercial real estate prices aren’t rising–but at least they aren’t falling.
Guest Column: “Taxonomics” of Tenant Allowances
Negotiated tenant allowances are a key consideration for most commercial leases. Unfortunately, negotiations often overlook tax consequences during the structuring of the lease, creating an unanticipated tax burden for an unsuspecting property owner.
Changes at the GSEs
CPE offers the latest updates on possible changes at the GSEs, including news and opinions from leading CRE executives.
A New Lifestyle
R. Byron Carlock, president & CEO of CNL Lifestyle Advisors Corp., talked with CPE editor-in-chief Suzann Silverman about the lifestyle-focused non-exchange-traded REIT.
Real Tech w/ Peter Boritz: Evaluate Your Passwords
With a growing number of high-profile Web sites such as those belonging to Sony, Citibank and even the CIA becoming victims to hacker attacks, there has never been a better time to re-evaluate the passwords you use for your online accounts. Peter Boritz vlogs on CPE’s From the Inside.
From the Inside: The GSE Brain Drain
While regulators and politicians debate the future of the GSEs, they are losing key talent, warns Eduardo Padilla on CPE’s From the Inside experts blog.
Economic Recovery? Still a Ways Away, Roubini Warns
Is the economy recovering? Maybe. But Nouriel Roubini thinks we still have a ways to go.
Introducing CPE’s Guest Column
CPE’s inaugural guest column features Donna Jarmusz of Alter+Care, discussing the potential impact of healthcare reform on medical real estate. Look for upcoming guest columns in the In Focus section of our homepage.
From the Inside: Making a Case for the GSEs
Shekar Narasimhan offers his thoughts on CPE‘s From the Inside experts blog about how the GSEs benefit the rental housing market, whether privatization is a viable alternative and the risks of failing to find a solution quickly.