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Macally portable personal humidifiers. Image courtesy of Macally

Macally Unveils Portable Cool-Mist Humidifiers

The three new products are small, easy to use and can run for several hours. The HMDTALL model comes with a USB night light and fan attachment.

How Climate Change Is Affecting Real Estate Values

Three major storms exacted a $200 million economic toll in 2017 alone. What are the best strategies to protect investments?

Q&A: Fannie Mae’s RAD Financing Push

Fannie’s head of Affordable and Green Financing talks about the GSE’s participation in the program that transitions public housing to Section 8 housing to address the tremendous need for renovation capital.

(Left to right) Robert Black, Sean McNee, VPs, Kidder Mathews. Image courtesy of Kidder Mathews

Kidder Mathews Hires VPs to San Diego Office

Industry veterans Robert Black and Sean McNee have a combined 30 years of experience in the seniors housing and healthcare sectors.

Energy Efficiency and Empowering Operations

Green Generation’s Bradford Dockser connects the dots between real estate, energy, technology and improving the environment. He also shares tips for those starting to include energy-efficiency strategies in their businesses.

CRE Development in Uncertain Times

Despite rising costs, construction activity will continue for some time. But slowdowns in key economic and retail indicators signal caution ahead, says Bill Tryon of Partner Engineering and Science.

Adjustable vs. Fixed-Rate CRE Debt

With floating-rate loans making up around one-third of the total balance of outstanding commercial real estate mortgages, a LIBOR transition would be a pivotal event for the industry, according to MBA’s Jamie Woodwell.

IRS Issues Updated Opportunity Zone Guidance

The much-anticipated document is expected to answer some questions for fund sponsors, ease some regulations and tighten others.

Talk is Cheap: Opportunity Zone Investment Remains Tepid

Restrictions and lingering questions have stalled the rush of activity that was expected when these tax-based incentives were announced.

Podcast: TD Bank’s Gregg Gerken on the CRE Market

The head of commercial real estate lending shares his insights on the market with Jeff Adler of Yardi Matrix.