National

Riding the Rising CCA Wave

San Diego is the latest major city to offer Community Choice Aggregation. So far, seven states have authorized the alternative to investor-owned utilities.

Amal Clooney Praises Greenbuild Crowd for Essential Work

The international human rights lawyer spoke on the struggle for “climate justice” and the ability of individuals and companies to effect change when governments fail to step up.

Formica ColorCore2

New Laminates Combine Design, Functionality

Available in a variety of colors and patterns, Formica’s laminate product line is fingerprint-resistant, offers anti-microbial surface protection and thermal healing capabilities.

Dean Taylor Crossing

Phillips Edison, Northwestern Mutual Form $415M JVs

The two seeded joint ventures, Grocery Retail Partners I and II, own a combined portfolio of 20 shopping centers anchored by leading grocers.

CFO Corner: 3 Ways to Leverage Fintech

Two Deloitte experts offer strategies for owners, investors and developers to power growth by partnering with fintech startups.

Ready Capital, Owens Realty Mortgage to Merge

The combined company will operate as Ready Capital, be headquartered in New York City and retain Thomas Capasse as chairman & CEO.

Matthew Dolly, Transwestern’s research director in New Jersey

Trade Wars Are No Obstacle to Industrial Sector—Yet

Nationwide, year-over-year rent growth hit 7.3 percent in the third quarter, according to a new report from Transwestern. A handful of the hottest industrial markets are doing even better.

Executive Spotlight: Larry Silverstein, Silverstein Properties

The veteran owner and developer shares insights on rebuilding the World Trade Center, his new financing venture and his long and distinguished career in real estate.

How to Build the Best Team and Finish On Time

In a candid podcast interview, Sarah Barnat discusses her strategy for tackling a complicated, $21 million mixed-use project in Beverly, Mass., Holmes Beverly, which won her this year’s Member to Member Impact Award from CREW.

John Chang, FVP Research Services, Marcus & Millichap

Investors Optimistic About Tax Reform, Wary of Interest Rates

The latest NREI/Marcus & Millichap Investors Sentiment Survey found enough uncertainty among CRE owners to push the index level back to where it was a year ago.