Digital Edition
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.
Top Financiers on What Keeps Them Up at Night
Despite transactional and political uncertainty in the first half of 2017, the commercial real estate capital markets held strong, with plenty of capital and solid lending competition creating a robust financing environment for borrowers across all sectors.
Unearthing Alpha: Where Are the Next Opportunities?
The job market continues to be the most telling gauge of commercial real estate performance, fueling demand for all property types.
Turnaround Titan: VEREIT’s Glenn Rufrano Thrives on the Industry’s Toughest Cases
At a stage in his career when executives often look to lessen their workloads, Glenn Rufrano decided to take on one of the biggest challenges of his professional life: becoming the CEO of the net-lease REIT American Realty Capital Properties Inc. (ARCP).
Market Measure
Midway through 2017, the commercial and multifamily markets are characterized by a mix of caution and confidence.
Short Stays: Why Temporary Rentals Are Becoming a Permanent Solution
The number of freelancers, temps, independent contractors and entrepreneurs is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, such individuals will constitute 40 percent of the workforce over the next five years, up from 30 percent today.