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Cush & Wake to Acquire Partner Firms
The company entered into an agreement with Northmarq to acquire its partner firms in Minneapolis, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. In total, the firms will have 750 employees and manage 50 million square feet of space.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Enjoy Healthy Gain
Consumers appear to be in a buying mood this summer, as last month’s sales jumped 4.2 percent ahead of July 2016, the Census Bureau reported.
Understanding the HVCRE Bill
Reps. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.) and David Scott (D-Ga.) introduced the H.R. 2148 bill in hopes of clarifying capital requirements for HVCRE loans. But when and if the bill will be passed in its current form is still unknown.
Running Toward Retail: Banking on the Lasting Appeal of Downtowns
The in-person shopping experience can thrive in revitalized core districts, representing a potential goldmine for small business tenants with strong customer relationships.
REIT Executive Pay Rises 5 Percent: FTI
Healthcare real estate CEOs earned the biggest hikes in 2016 while hospitality executives saw a slight decrease, FTI Consulting reports.
Regulatory Reboot: Tax Reform, Finance Top Industry’s Policy Agenda
During the second half of 2017, the commercial real estate industry will face a far-reaching set of legislative and regulatory issues—some brand new, others perennial subjects of advocacy.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic Growth in Sight
The consumer price index rose 0.1 percent in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down economic growth.
Digital Realty’s 1st COO to Depart
The global data center company is launching a search to succeed Jarrett Appleby, who will depart on next month and is credited with overseeing a variety of major initiatives.
Investor Outlook Shows Confidence, Concern: Marcus & Millichap
Respondents to a recent survey remain largely bullish on the economy and industry fundamentals, yet they are also watching for clear policy signals from Washington, D.C. Industrial values are considered most likely to rise.
Top Financiers on What Keeps Them Up at Night
Despite transactional and political uncertainty in the first half of 2017, the commercial real estate capital markets held strong, with plenty of capital and solid lending competition creating a robust financing environment for borrowers across all sectors.