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Net Lease Auto Parts Sector Faces Disruption
While high-quality auto parts stores remain in demand among net lease investors, the industry is facing competition from retail giants like Amazon, observes The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.
Economy Watch: NAIOP Highlights Importance of CRE to US Economy
Commercial real estate development and operations supported 7.6 million jobs and contributed more than $930 billion to U.S. GDP in 2017, according to NAIOP’s recently released annual study.
CRE, Multifamily Mortgages End 2017 Strong
The market tailwinds of strong fundamentals, increasing property values and ready access to mortgage and other credit all put downward pressure on delinquency rates, according to an MBA analysis.
A Guide to Commercial Real Estate Crowdfunding
Charles Clinton delves into the risks and benefits of this new source of capital that is drawing in more and more institutional real estate companies, as well as targeted individual investors.
MaxLite Debuts 5 Energy Savers
The lighting manufacturer’s latest offerings include the MaxLite HP Pendant, Eco High Bay Linear and MaxLite Lamp Ready Track.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic, Employment Metrics Point to Strong 2018
Reports on the U.S. economy and job growth in the last quarter of 2017 and early 2018 suggest a healthy year ahead for commercial real estate. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the latest data, for the week ending March 2, 2018.
Economy Watch: Investors to Buy More US CRE in 2018
Eighty-eight percent of investors responding to CBRE Americas’ new Investor Intentions Survey said they plan to maintain or increase their spending this year.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Stands Pat in January
Construction in some major property types were down for the month, including office and industrial, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report.
Slowing Ahead
In this month’s Economist’s View, Hugh Kelly explains why you should prepare for a recession that’s likely coming in 2019.
MOB’s New Attraction
Why institutional investors should consider adding medical office to their portfolios.