In Focus

The September digital issue of CPE is now available!

Special Focus: Investment and the Capital Markets

2014 Leading Real Estate Law Firms

We are once again pleased to share our views on the most powerful real estate law practices in the nation.

Executive Spotlight: Alex Cohen, Liberty SBF

Alex Cohen, co-founder & CEO of Philadelphia-based Liberty SBF, applies his good judgment to small-balance loans for commercial assets, including a focus on the limited/select-service hospitality market.

Executive Spotlight: Joshua Simon, SimonCRE

Joshua Simon launched Phoenix-based SimonCRE at age 24. Now he’s developing and redeveloping shopping centers and single-tenant build to suits in places as diverse as Detroit and Arkansas.

2014 Top Property Managers

Responsive property management is one of the most important factors in achieving a strong bottom line. The firms in the 2014 MHN-CPE Ranking of Top Property Managers collectively operate over 13.5 billion square feet of commercial space and nearly one million units, no small feat considering the economic climate, challenging residents/tenants, and an ever-evolving institutional real estate landscape.

Executive Spotlight: Josh Champion, Carroll Organization

Since joining the Carroll Organization three years ago, Josh Champion has dived headfirst into the task of growing its multi-family investment portfolio, now valued at more than $1 billion.

2014 Most Powerful Brokerage Firms

Last year’s Most Powerful Brokerage Firms ranking depicted a dramatic increase in investment sales over years prior. This year proves no different, with nearly half a trillion dollars in sales attributed to the firms on this list.

Executive Insight, Mike Scilingo, Urban Innovations

Urban Innovations, an owner and manager of commercial real estate in Chicago, takes a unique viewpoint of its portfolio. Company president Mike Scilingo talks about where it’s seeking opportunity and next steps for its portfolio.

NAREE Houston Slideshow

If you haven’t heard, Houston is booming. The pipeline for both commercial and residential development is running full, and CPE got to tour a few sites while we were in town for NAREE’s 48th Annual Real Estate Journalism Conference this June.