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Multifamily Lending Trends to Watch in 2018

CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith shares his outlook for the multifamily financing market in 2018, and how the recent FHFA update to its housing goals will impact Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Economy Watch: Service-Sector Activity Slows a Bit, But Still Robust

The IHS Markit Business Activity Index was down a bit in November, IHS Market Ltd. recently reported, but the overall rate of economic growth is still strong.

Regional Mall REITs Trade at Largest Discount to NAV

Retail REITs continue to be challenged, with the regional mall sector and shopping center sector trading at discounts of 30.7 percent and 15.2 percent, respectively, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.

What WeWork’s Jump Into Retail Means for REITs

The hefty price WeWork paid for the Lord & Taylor building in Manhattan suggests that REITs with easily convertible buildings in desirable locations could see a bump in valuation. BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg explains why.

Single-Tenant Medical Sector Stays Hot

The single-tenant net lease medical sector continues to attract investors due to its attractive long-term outlook, notes The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.

Abundant Cheap Debt Drives Recaps

Kennedy Wilson Brokerage Group Executive Vice President Fred Córdova explains why potential tax reform is increasingly leading real estate borrowers to turn to recapitalization, across the product spectrum.

A Decade Since the Recession: How Retail Recovered

The market crash of 2007 and 2008, accompanied by the rise of e-commerce, has forced the retail sector to transform. Colliers International’s Katy Welsh weighs in on how retail owners have adapted their strategies and properties over the past decade.

First NNN Technology Trading Platform Debuts

Brokers + Engineers will launch with two products, one offering predictive pricing and a second providing 1031 advisory to exchangers, leveraging artificial intelligence, as it takes aim at the estimated $6.5 trillion net lease market.

Drivers of Investment Success for 2018

The commercial real estate industry has had an evolving year. From sustainability and increases in interest rates to the effects of a changing administration, the market has experienced a mix of positive and negative moments.

CPE’s 2017 Executives of the Year: The Popular Vote

CPE announced the winners of the 2017 Executive of the Year Awards. How did the public vote?