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Economy Watch: Architects’ Busy January Bodes Well for Development
Strong billings and healthy growth in new projects to start off 2018 are driving architecture firms’ optimism about business conditions this year.
Bixby, AXA Look West for New Industrial Venture
The partnership is targeting leased properties in the $10 million to $40 million range in California and four other states.
Top 10 Cash-Only Office Deals of 2017
In an intriguing finding, a single metro accounts for the lion’s share of the notable all-cash transactions identified by Yardi Matrix.
On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for February
This month’s listings include a church in Chicago, a medical office close to Denver and an office building designed in Spanish Colonial style located in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The Cautious Growth of Net Lease Development
Sundance Bay’s Mark Maughan explains challenges for smaller owners and his expectations from the sector for the coming 12 months.
2017 Single-Tenant Transaction Volume Outpaces 2016
Despite a drop in transaction activity from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, total volume for 2017 exceeded 2016 levels, according to Real Capital Analytics data.
2018 to Be Another Good Year for Borrowers
Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox identifies the major trends and changes set to impact the commercial real estate lending environment this year.
Sustainable Services: Financing for the Long Haul
Investors looking to provide supportive services at their communities should pursue financing incentives that can offset costs, argue Rainbow Housing’s Flynann Janisse and Pillar Financial’s Peter Nichol.
Global REITs Confident They’ll Weather Economic Storm
Despite a consensus that the good times can’t keep rolling forever, many REIT executives are confident in their ability to meet any challenges or market shifts head on, notes BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg.
Economy Watch: Outdoor Recreation Has Surprising Economic Importance
A new Bureau of Economic Analysis report details a small but important sector of the economy that is adding value to real estate-related fields.