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3 Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2018
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith identifies the capital markets trends set to impact the multifamily industry next year and analyzes the real estate market’s reaction to the new Fed chair.
How the ‘Amazon Factor’ Cascades to Mall REITs
As pressure on the retail sector continues to mount, it’s worth discussing how Amazon’s increasing market share could impact traditional retailers, argues Fitch Ratings Head of U.S. REITs Steven Marks.
Investment Volume Rises in 3Q
Investment volume in U.S. real estate has been steadily picking up throughout the year, hitting $113.2 billion in the third quarter, according to Real Capital Analytics data.
At Long Last, a Measure of Mezzanine Loans
Investors in high-yield real estate now have a way to compare their returns and performance against an industry-standard benchmark, thanks to John B. Levy & Co.’s creation of the first mezzanine loan index.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch Up in October
Following a strong month of sales in September, the retail sector got saw another 0.2 percent increase in sales in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Forest City in Merger Talks
The REIT, which has been exploring options to enhance stockholder value for the last two months, has reportedly received an invitation from Equity Commonwealth to talk about a merger.
Brookfield Bids $14.8B for GGP
The proposed deal would net shareholders $23 per share and BPY units. The official proposal was submitted to the board of directors on Nov. 11.
CIM Group to Expand With Purchase of Cole Capital
VEREIT may receive as much as $200 million, composed of $120 million in cash at closing and as much as $80 million in fees to be paid under a six-year service agreement based on Cole’s future revenues.
Economy Watch Weekly: Industrial Outperforms
What has contributed to the industrial sector’s stellar performance in 2017? Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses a recent Morningstar report that offers some revealing data.
Economy Watch: Retailers to Try New Strategies for Holiday Season
Mobile technology will play a more prominent role than in past years, as retailers seek new ways to generate sales and collect strategic data, according to a new CBRE report.