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Top Tax Tips for REITs

In this month’s CFO Corner, Deloitte’s Steven Bandolik and Mark Van Deusen examine the new tax rules and offer insights into what investors need to know for 2018 and beyond.

In February 2018, Chicago’s Willis Tower became the largest ENERGY STAR-certified office building. Equity Office plans to upgrade the lobby and other interior spaces. (Willis Tower rendering courtesy of Equity Office)

Are You Ready for ENERGY STAR® 2.0?

With changes to ENERGY STAR® for commercial buildings fast approaching, here’s how to make sure your property meets the higher bar.

CMBS’s Coming Headwinds

The CMBS market is well positioned for another stable year, but at this late stage in the current cycle, the market faces a number of challenges.

Transactions: March 2018

The following is a list of transactions that were announced between December 2017 and Feb. 21, 2018.

Register for a FREE Webinar: 2018 Office Market Strategy & Forecast

This is a very different time in office ownership and management. The questions, the issues, the trends and what you can do about it, all coming up in this exclusive office web program from Yardi Matrix.

Health-Care Industry to ‘Retailize’ in 2018

Avison Young Principal Julie Johnson discusses how new policies are influencing the industry and the strategies that health-care providers are adopting to deliver cost-effective, patient-oriented services.

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CPE’s Top 5 February Posts

Miss out on any CPE stories in February? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month.

Economy Watch: Employment Continues to Strengthen State-by-State

Many states came close to full employment in 2017, with seven states recording their lowest unemployment rates in more than 40 years, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Q&A: The Retail Experience of Digital Natives

A.T. Kearney’s Michael Brown provided insight on how the new generation of consumers will impact the format of future shopping centers and why technology will be such a big part of the retail story.

Scott Holmes, Marcus & Millichap

Retail Investment Trends to Watch in 2018

While some markets are stronger than others, the new Marcus & Millichap report points to general trends such as rising consumer confidence levels, the potential for higher wages and changes in the tax law that could play a role in shaping the economy and retail demand in 2018.