Digital Edition
RAISE-ing Red Flags: A Self-Defeating Immigration Plan
Somewhere in Washington, D.C., there must be a hidden office with a frosted glass window on the door that reads, “The Department of Really Dumb Ideas.” Over the years, both major U.S. political parties have taken long-term leases on that space—often at the same time.
Tighter Times
Fundraising among non-traded REITs is at its lowest level in more than 13 years, and it’s likely to drop even lower this year. The expected total of $4.5 billion is potentially the lowest since the $6 billion raised in 2005, according to figures from Summit Investment Research.
The Shifting Capital Stack
After a sluggish start to 2017, investment volume and lending activity began showing signs of rebounding in the spring.
Sorting Silver and Gray
The journalist Gregg Easterbrook once pointed out that the economy almost always presents us with a mixed bag of news at any given time. His astute observation kept coming to mind as I was mulling this month’s theme.
Institutional Update: New Life
Life insurance companies, long active in commercial real estate investment, have been stepping up their involvement.
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.
Crystal Ball: Executives Size Up CRE Predictions
Forecasting market trends is a universal—and vital—exercise in commercial real estate, and throughout the decades, industry leaders have often provided smart predictions that have enabled their companies to capitalize on changing conditions and steer clear of hazards, as well.
2017 Leading Real Estate Law Firms
As the real estate industry continues to adapt to new regulations impacting its business, legal counsel is becoming increasingly vital when completing transactions.
Mixed Signals: Will Deal Volume Pick Up in the Second Half?
At the beginning of 2017, many forecasters predicted a robust performance for office investment, even in the face of political and economic uncertainty. Though industry veterans maintain an upbeat outlook, signs for the rest of the year are not all promising.
Regulatory Reboot: Tax Reform, Finance Top Industry’s Policy Agenda
During the second half of 2017, the commercial real estate industry will face a far-reaching set of legislative and regulatory issues—some brand new, others perennial subjects of advocacy.