National
Newmark Group to Acquire RKF Retail Holdings
Robert Futterman, RKF’s chairman & CEO, will become chairman of Newmark’s Retail Leasing Division as part of a move that expands the firm’s retail services.
JLL Co-Head Provides 2018 Capital Markets Update
Tom Melody, the firm’s real estate investment banking practice leader, highlights trends most likely to impact the industry in the coming months.
Economy Watch: Consumer Confidence Bounces Back in May
An increase in The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index in May suggests that the level of economic growth in the second quarter should improve from the first quarter, supported by solid consumer spending.
Health-Care Industry Trends: The Consumerization of Services
NKF Global Healthcare Services’ Garth Hogan discusses the major health-care industry trends today and how investors in the business can drive value.
Hub International Presents New Risk Purchasing Program
The program will provide broad umbrella coverage with no shared limits for offices, industrial, retail and mixed-use spaces.
On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for May
This month’s listings include a modern three-story office building in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a former school that will be turned into multifamily property, a historic office building and two retail centers.
How Technology Is Changing the Small-Balance Business
Sabal Capital Partners’ Pat Jackson discusses the evolution of the small-balance lending market and what makes businesses in the field competitive.
What Do Top Executives Look For in an Office?
Emily Kream, director of construction with Irvine Co., discussed the current trends in C-suite workspace design and what makes the Chicago office market stand out.
Poll: Top Office Amenities
CPE has a new poll! We want to know which office amenity is the most in demand at your office property.
Economy Watch Weekly: US Economic Growth to Slow in 2019
Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group recently revised down its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2019 and beyond. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the reasons behind the less optimistic view, for the week ending May 25, 2018.