National
Capital Flows for Commercial Real Estate Stay Strong
There may be fewer transactions this year, but the availability of financing is excellent, and competition among lenders is driving great deals for sponsors with strong projects.
REITs Contend With Flexible Lease Demands
New accounting standards and the growth of coworking will prompt publicly traded owners to adjust their terms, adding some uncertainty to their balance sheets.
Don’t Overlook Affordable Housing Investment
When smartly executed, these real estate plays offer investors and developers solid returns and the opportunity to create social capital.
Flir Introduces Uncooled Methane Gas Detection Camera
The new product improves gas inspections and ensures a safer work environment by spotting methane leaks at power plants, energy production facilities and along gas supply chains.
Climate Change as a Real Estate Investment Risk Factor
The report from ULI and Heitman predicts that assessing a property’s exposure will become institutionalized and suggests next steps for raising awareness.
US Hospitality Sector Continues Growth Trend
Despite macroeconomic concerns and an overall expectation that the industry metrics are slowing down, hotel profits increased last year, according to a new HotStats report.
How to Prepare for the Next Polar Vortex
The general manager of Minneapolis’ tallest building tells how her property got through the recent polar vortex safely—and shares tips for future events.
The Evolving Demand for Retail Spaces
As a growing number of owners consider alternate uses for struggling centers, what are the opportunities and challenges of introducing new types of tenants?
New Concerns Ahead for Economy, CRE
A new Integra Realty Resources report suggests that commercial real estate could get caught up in the volatility of the stock and commodities markets.
Self Storage Rents Slightly Down, Reflecting Seasonality
Large markets in the Northeast and Southwest continued to experience rent growth, however, street-rate rents fell by 1.7 percent on a national level.