In Focus
Executive Spotlight: David Liebman, Merit Partners
The Midwest’s industrial real estate market has recovered and thrived over the last two years, and industry veteran David Liebman doesn’t see the end of the game coming anytime soon.
Developers Favor High-End Over Affordable, RentCafe Finds
An unusually high number of upscale rental developments are being built at an unprecedented pace. RentCafe takes a close look at which markets are seeing the greatest amount of luxury apartment development.
RECon Special Report: Retail at the Crossroads
During the first full day of RECon, topics on attendees’ radar included retailers’ efforts to adapt to rapid change and common misconceptions about the realities of retail.
Executive Spotlight: Vamsi Bonthala, Arbor Lodging Partners
Arbor Hotel Partners CEO Vamsi Bonthala talks with CPE about his growing hotel investment business.
Net Lease Cap Rates Set Records
Cap rates for single-tenant retail properties hit an all-time low in the first quarter as buyers chase these net lease assets.
More Clicks, New Bricks
After running the massive expansion of Amazon’s fulfillment network, Ben Conwell of Cushman & Wakefield sheds light on the next wave of e-commerce distribution facilities.
Experiential Retail Offers Full Engagement
The future of retail is interactive, immersive and high-tech, with companies like Samsung and Comcast Xfinity offering a one-of-a-kind store experience.
CBRE’s Melina Cordero on the Evolution of Retail Real Estate
CPE spoke with CBRE’s Head of Retail Research, Americas on the major issues retailers are facing today and how sector changes are impacting the commercial real estate industry.
ULI Special Report: REITs Shift Strategies Amid Market Uncertainty
Leading REIT executives Gerard Sweeney and Bill Hankowsky offered insights into their preparations for the volatile economic cycle at the 2016 ULI Spring Meeting.










