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Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC

Economic Expansion: More Room to Run?

Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC, believes that, despite its near-record length, the recovery seems far from over, and contends that key indicators point to further growth ahead.

Jay Maddox

Navigating Construction Loans, Part 1

In the first installment of a two-part series, Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox details the ways in which lenders mitigate construction risk.

Is Adaptive Reuse the New Normal?

As governmental entities, financial institutions and capital partners increasingly embrace adaptive reuse, owners and developers have more alternatives to consider when embarking on these projects, according to Stephen Toohill, partner at Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP.

New Cambria Hotel Opens Near Downtown Indianapolis

Located in Westfield, Ind., the 152-key property is Choice Hotels’ second Cambria in the area.

HFF Arranges Sale of Fort Worth Industrial Property

The firm marketed 35|820 @ Mercantile Center on behalf of the seller, Hunt Southwest. The building, completed last August, comprises more than 650,000 square feet.

Cel-Fi GO RED

Nextivity Introduces Smart Signal Booster

Cel-Fi GO RED delivers in-building cellular coverage for FirstNet emergency communication to ensure a strong and reliable signal for first responders.

Government Properties, Select Income REIT to Merge

Operating as Office Properties Income Trust, the combined company will own 213 properties in 38 states and Washington, D.C.

The Mele Group Arranges Sale of CA Facility

Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa-based self-storage team brokered the sale of a 711-unit asset located in the Inland Empire. The team represented both parties in the deal.

Health-Care REITS Sell Into Strength

Institutional investors have taken greater interest in the sector amid faster-changing demographics, according to Fitch Ratings Senior Director Stephen Boyd.

H-E-B Invests in East Austin Tech Facility

The expansion is expected to add hundreds of jobs to the local economy. HPI Corporate Services serves as tenant broker, while IA Interior Architects is in charge with design.