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CPE’s Top 5 April Posts
Miss out on any CPE stories? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month.
Economy Watch: GDP Growth Slower in Q1
Real U.S. GDP increased 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ first estimate, coming in less than the 2.9 percent growth achieved in the previous quarter.
Savills Studley Office Report: Shifting Concessions
Per the firm’s 2018 Effective Rent Index, rates continue to increase and concessions remain on the downswing in tech-centric cities, while markets dependent on traditional users experience the opposite.
Tax Changes Hike Investor Optimism
The latest investor sentiment survey conducted by Marcus & Millichap highlights the benefits of the law’s new provisions, as well as what it left in place, and the upsides for multiple asset categories.
Critical Thoughts With Carter Validus’ Michael Seton
The recently appointed CEO of CVMC REIT I and II discusses the importance of portfolio diversification with mission critical facilities, the basics of investing in specialized asset classes and the essential criteria employed.
Top 10 Green Office Buildings in the Bay Area
As property owners strive to implement sustainable practices across their portfolios, Yardi Matrix compiled a list of the largest LEED-certified assets in the Bay Area.
Economy Watch: The Economic Impact of Google’s Data Centers
In 2016, Google data centers generated $1.3 billion in economic activity and 11,000 jobs throughout the U.S, according to a recent Oxford Economics report.
The Changing Retail Landscape
CBRE Head of Retail Research for the Americas Melina Cordero sat down with Commercial Property Executive to discuss the major trends and challenges facing the retail sector and how retail real estate owners and managers, as well as retailers themselves, are adapting.
Cortet Unveils Next Generation Lighting Control Solution
The Cortet E100 Gateway measures only two by two inches, but it can wirelessly control up to 120 devices, including LED fixture controllers, wall switches and sensors.
Freddie Mac Hires New VP, Chief Economist
Sam Khater brings more than 20 years of finance experience to Freddie Mac. He previously worked for CoreLogic and Fannie Mae.