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CPE Presents the 2019 Stars to Watch

This year’s class of outstanding young real estate professionals distinguish themselves in development, investment, and brokerage in markets nationwide.

Report: Walkable Urban Metros Leave the Suburbs Behind

America is walking again. Where are the most pedestrian-friendly economic centers in the U.S. and what’s behind their robust growth?

CRE Industry Cautiously Optimistic on Downturn: Survey

Real estate professionals are confident a market downturn won’t occur until at least 2020, but are notably more pessimistic than in recent years, according to a RCLCO report.

Blackstone, COPT Form $265M Data Center Venture

A non-traded REIT sponsored by Blackstone is forming a JV with Corporate Office Properties Trust to buy a 1.2 million-square-foot portfolio of COPT data centers.

Situs, American Mortgage Consultants to Merge

The agreement between the two firms will combine their commercial and residential real estate services, as well as their technology offerings to clients across the globe.

India’s OYO Hotels Plans $300M US Expansion

The fast-growing, “value-chic” hospitality chain already has a presence in Atlanta, Miami and several Texas cities, and expects to enter numerous new markets over the next few years.

Target Aims for 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030

The retailer currently uses roughly 22 percent renewable energy and has set to generate 60 percent of its energy through green sources by 2025.

Industry Watches as Fed Says No Rate Cut—For Now

The Federal Reserve opened the door to an easing of monetary policy next month, which is good news and bad news for real estate investors.

ACORE Capital Closes $556M Debt Fund

Along with its closing of $2 billion in separate accounts capital, the company now has a combined incremental lending capacity of up to $7 billion.

How Climate Change Is Affecting Real Estate Values

Three major storms exacted a $200 million economic toll in 2017 alone. What are the best strategies to protect investments?