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Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC

Income to Drive Near-Term Returns

As we enter the later stages of the cycle and capital appreciation declines, investors will rely on income to provide stability, argues Situs RERC President Ken Riggs.

Transaction Volume Down for 2017

Investment volume in 2017 totaled $450 billion, down from 2016’s total, according to Real Capital Analytics data.

When Should You Trade Your Triple Net?

While most investors buy triple-net assets as a long-term hold, they often overlook the exit strategy, notes Sands Investment Group Managing Director Max Freedman.

Laura Bailey, Capital One

A Closer Look at Tax Credit Investments

Capital One’s Laura Bailey and Hudson Housing Capital’s Joseph Macari reflect on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investment opportunities and the bank-tax creditor relationship.

Economy Watch: A Quarter of US Adults Online Constantly

In a trend bound to impact office and retail use, 77 percent of Americans go online on a daily basis, according to Pew Research.

Economy Watch Weekly: The Construction Sector’s Strength

New construction is showing no signs of slowing down this year, two recent industry reports noted. Economy Editor Dees Stribling delves into the construction industry’s performance, for the week ending March 16, 2018.

Economy Watch: Major Retailers Urge No New Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Twenty-four large U.S. retail brands sent an open letter to President Trump, citing their concern about the negative impact of further tariffs on imported goods.

Bluon Energy Debuts HVAC/R Solution

In response to stricter regulations, the company teamed up with mechanical contractors to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient new refrigerant.

Omni Hotels Appoints New President

Peter Strebel, the company’s former chief marketing officer & senior vice president of sales, is a 30-year plus veteran of the hospitality industry.

Economy Watch: GAO Finds Hightened Risk Among CRE Lenders

Changes in underwriting standards, property prices and other data suggest that credit and concentration risks have increased in bank CRE lending, according to a new GAO study.