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How New-Model Cities Are Attracting CRE Investment

A new report from JLL and The Business of Cities looks at new economic models that are impacting global real estate demand and cross-border investment decisions.

Exploring Opportunity Zones: Part I

The biggest obstacles that most investors cite regarding Opportunity Zones are regulatory uncertainty and an overall lack of understanding. Florida-based Suzanne Amaducci-Adams of Bilzin Sumberg sheds light on the matter.

Duke Energy Sets Net-Zero Climate Goal

The giant utility’s updated plan calls for doubling its portfolio of renewable sources by 2025.

Construction Spending Slows, Reflecting Economy’s Pace

Marcum LLP’s new Commercial Construction Index for the second quarter of 2019 shows that the reduction in expenditures is following the decreasing pace of U.S. economic growth.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time in 7 Weeks

The central bank announced the decision following weeks of pressure from the Trump administration.

Call for Submissions: Participate in High-Profile Global CRE Report

Be part of an international survey on market sentiment used by global policymakers and top organizations to create their agenda for the year ahead.

Singaporean Investors Ink $1.4B Deal With Digital Realty

Mapletree Investments has agreed to buy a data center portfolio from Digital Realty and is also partnering with the company to co-own three hyper-scale data centers.

W.P. Carey Spends $111M on Sale-Leasebacks

The net-lease REIT closed on three deals for industrial properties in the U.S. and Canada.

Gender Diversity in CRE: A Progress Report

CREW Network’s new white paper details women’s continuing underrepresentation, as well as the benefits and best practices of increasing their presence.

Blackstone Bags $450M Logistics Loan

New York Life Real Estate Investors provided the financing for the 5.4 million-square-foot industrial portfolio.