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McDonald’s Signs VPPAs for 380MW of Wind, Solar

Combined, these first two VPPAs will meet the electricity needs of more than 2,500 restaurants.

Elliott Bay Capital Trust Sells Dialysis Portfolio for $143M

A REIT has acquired the collection of 50 health-care properties across 22 states.

RICS Survey: US CRE Market at Its Peak

The latest research on occupier and investor sentiment in the U.S. indicates steady momentum, with an increasing number of contributors signaling the cycle peak.

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Heavy Supply Continues to Pressure Self Storage Rents

New projects coming online have continued to pressure self storage rents, which have dropped by 2.5 percent nationally.

John Manning, Principal, Avison Young

Q&A: Why We Shouldn’t Expect a Downturn

Avison Young Principal John Manning takes us through the ups and downs of the capital markets in 2019 and explains why he is optimistic about next year.

US Green Office Trend Reaches New Heights

Find out which metros’ office markets are energy-efficient leaders, according to CBRE and two top universities.

California Firm Produces Lightweight Solar Panels

Sunflare’s thin, flexible Sun2 modules are more efficient and easier to install than traditional crystalline silicon systems.

US Wind Industry Surpasses 100GW of Wind Capacity

The U.S. wind project pipeline has increased 22 percent year-over-year through the third quarter of 2019 to more than 46 gigawatts underway, says a report from the American Wind Energy Association.

Ascendas REIT to Buy US, Singapore Assets for $1.2B

The Singapore-based company will acquire 4 million square feet of business park properties from its controlling unitholder, CapitaLand Ltd., in a deal marking its debut in the American market.

Brick and Mortar Stays Vital: Colliers

A new report from Colliers underscores the survivability of physical retail stores, but change is required. How will tomorrow’s retail spaces be different from today’s?