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CPE’s Top 5 Posts in April

Miss any of our articles? Catch up with five of our most popular posts for the month.

Momentum Persists for Industrial, Office Sectors; Lags for Retail

Occupants and investors believe that online shopping will continue to weaken the retail market, according to a new RICS U.S. Commercial Property Monitor report.

Clean Energy Proves Its Power

Researchers found that the clean energy industry is not only more environmentally efficient and cost-effective but also pays higher wages.

DaVita Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

The health-care provider signed two VPPAs with a Boston-headquartered renewable energy developer, aiming to reach its goal by 2022.

John Chang, National Director of Research Services at Marcus & Millichap.

CRE Investors Look Forward to Busy 2019 With Cautious Optimism

The latest survey on investor sentiment from NREI/Marcus & Millichap finds that investors expect an active year ahead but are taking a more conservative outlook.

Why Retail Is Not Going Through an Apocalypse, But a Reincarnation

In a new FTI Consulting podcast, Senior Managing Director Cynthia Nelson admits that although she’s been through several real estate cycles, there’s nothing quite like what’s happening in retail nowadays.

6 Questions for FCP’s Steve Walsh

Recently named principal & chief credit officer at the real estate investment management firm, Walsh shares his views on capital markets trends, challenges and the late-cycle economy.

Modernfold Adds Soundproof Glass to Movable Walls

The new panel has a 51 STC rating that provides advanced acoustical control without sacrificing daylight. The product goes in the company’s mobile wall system, which is used to configure interior spaces.

Investcorp Acquires $170M Industrial Portfolio

The eight buildings, which are spread across the U.S., comprise 1.4 million square feet and are 100 percent leased to such tenants as FedEx Ground and XPO Logistics.

Industry Leaders Weigh In on Investment: CPE 100 Survey

In the year’s first survey of the industry leaders who comprise the CPE 100, executives weigh in on the outlook for commercial real estate investment, the performance of their own companies and what’s ahead for the economy.