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Fed Hikes Interest Rates for Fourth Time in 2018
The Federal Reserve Bank raised its benchmark interest rate a quarter percentage point and signaled fewer hikes in 2019, in a move not unexpected by the CRE community.
Power Procurement’s Path: 2019 Outlook
How renewables, innovative contracting, storage technology and other issues will enter into the mix.
The Year Ahead in Energy Policy: What to Watch
Experts advise getting out in front of expanded benchmarking, regulatory changes and other likely trends on the horizon.
Executive Spotlight: Eugene Lee, Knotel
Eugene Lee sheds light on company strategy and details his return to the private sector from senior government positions.
Big Deals Dominate Q3
Sizeable portfolio buys and M&A activity pushed overall transaction volume to a remarkable $29.8 billion in the third quarter, according to Real Capital Analytics.
Upbeat Retail Forecast for 2018 Holiday Season
The DBRS team looked at trends in the U.S. and Canada and found encouraging signs for retailers, as shoppers plan to spend dollars at brick-and-mortar locations.
Financing MOBs: A Lender’s View
The specialty assets have some traits in common with retail properties, notably the importance of location and consumers’ needs.
How High Can Long-Term Interest Rates Rise?
Real estate borrowing rates are still relatively low, but the 2017 tax reform package and 2018 trade issues have led to economic volatility and long-term concern.
Net Lease as a Hedge Against Market Swings
While this asset class focuses largely on the retail market, the diversification comes in the range of lease terms, geographies and product types over which savvy investors can spread risk.
Brokers Predict Positive CRE Market in 2019
Participants in Transwestern’s new sentiment survey weigh in on what the New Year will bring for the office, medical office and industrial sectors.