the Editors of Commercial Property Executive
The October digital issue of CPE is now available!
This month we focus on Energy, with features on energy benchmarking practices for the commercial industry and options for financing retrofits. Additionally, in honor of our 30th anniversary as a magazine, we asked executives which of their CRE predictions came true and what they think is on the horizon. We hope you find our energy content interesting, and, dare we say, enlightening.
The September digital issue of CPE is now available!
The September issue focuses on Capital Markets, with features on the capital stack and non-traded REITS. Our economist Hugh Kelly’s column discusses how an immigration plan might damage CRE. And don’t miss our latest Mission: Success, a profile of Tom McGuinness, the innovative CEO at InvenTrust.
Investment
The average price per square foot for all property types came to $207,000 in the second quarter of 2017, with CBD Office commanding the highest value at $397,000.
Economy Watch: Aging Population to Support Medical Office Demand
The population of people over age 65 is expected to nearly double between 2015 and 2055, which is an encouraging factor supporting long-term demand for medical office space, according to a new CBRE Research report.
How Low Can You Go? CMBS Market in Limbo
New risk retention rules and shifting investor interest are contributing to the subdued state of the CMBS market, argues BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg. Alternative lenders like private equity firms and REITs are stepping in to fill the gap.
Economy Watch: Virginia Beach, Seattle, Pittsburgh Ranked Top Places to Live
Cities with economic opportunity, easy access to entertainment and dining options, and higher affordability topped Wallethub’s list of the most livable cities in the U.S. Livability helps drive real estate absorption and development in those markets.
Top 5 Retail Space and Office Building Sales
PropertyShark compiled the top 5 sales in office and retail for June 2017 in New York City.
Tenants on the Sharing Economy
This month CPE partnered with Kingsley Associates to ask tenants what they think about communal resources, such as workspaces and expenses.
Economy Watch: Best States to Start a Business
A recent WalletHub study revealed the best and worst states for business formation, which impacts demand for office space and other commercial real estate activity.
When it comes to your real estate, don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish
Real estate costs do not end at price per square foot, says the 3-30-300 principle.