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DLA Piper Special Report: Exploring Non-Traditional Real Estate Realms
Amid industry optimism, clouds are massing on the horizon. They include concerns over capital, pricing and risk, all interrelated.
DLA Piper Special Report: Opportunities in a Changing World
Office spaces are dramatically changing, according to the top executives comprising the panel. A few of the features in big demand: open floor plans, concrete floors and modern office spaces within walking distance of everything.
Blackstone Closes International Market Centers Acquisition
The company purchased the world’s largest owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries from Bain Capital Private Equity and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.
Disruption in the Middle Market: CRE Report
A survey of senior company executives found that commercial real estate firms are more likely to be among those less prepared to deal with “disruptive” technologies.
MOB REIT Gives Itself a Growth Spurt
In two separate deals, Physicians Realty Trust has agreed to acquire six medical office buildings for a total of $189.4 million.
How CRE Fundraising Is Changing and Why
Real estate continues to be an attractive asset class to both domestic and foreign investors, but industry experts admit there is simply too much money chasing too few deals. Jason Burian, partner in CohnReznick’s Commercial Real Estate Industry practice, explains why this situation is driving significant changes in the fundraising environment.
Why You Should Invest in Smaller Markets
The latest National Association of Realtors quarterly commercial real estate forecast predicts strong leasing demand and investor interest in smaller markets compared to a stagnation in large markets. CRE expert Rod Santomassimo explains the reasons why.
DLA Special Report: Real Estate Investment Remains Attractive
In an interview with Eastdil Secured CEO Roy March, keynote speaker William Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, offered attendees a glimpse into the thinking of a hedge fund manager.
Economy Watch: Most Metros Enjoyed Growth in ’16
The finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing industries contributed to GDP growth in 217 of the 382 metro areas recently examined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
International Trade Commission Puts Solar Growth in Trump’s Hands
A federal trade panel declared recently that surging imports of solar panels have hurt U.S. manufacturers. The ruling sets the opportunity for President Trump to issue tariffs.