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Economy Watch: Interest Rates Likely Headed for a Hike
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen recently spoke of some positive U.S. economic metrics, suggesting an interest rate increase is a strong possibility in December.
CCRE Parts Ways with $112M Loan Portfolio
The portfolio consists of commercial and multifamily assets in Georgia, West Virginia, California and North Carolina.
Economy Watch: Architects’ Billings Edge Up in October
The American Institute of Architects’s index was up last month, indicating a slight increase in design services among member architects.
How to Preserve Family-Run Real Estate Companies
These third- and fourth-generation-led real estate companies shared the challenges and benefits of working with family members to run successful businesses.
Retail Centers—Adapt or Die
By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: A perfect storm of factors is causing massive disruption in the retail industry, including the $50 billion wall of maturing CMBS loans.
‘Lessons Learned’ Ensures US REIT Liquidity Won’t Get Burned
By Steven Marks, Managing Director & Head of U.S. REITs, Fitch Ratings: After a few difficult months, U.S. equity REIT liquidity has improved. Here’s why.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Robust in October
The retail industry saw a 0.8 percent increase in sales this October, revealing that consumers are certainly out spending, according to the Census Bureau.
Regency Centers to Merge with Equity One
The transaction will give the REIT a total market capitalization of $15.6 billion.
Online Lending Platform Taps Veteran Originator
Money360 is expanding its team to increase its share of the small-balance commercial mortgage market, as small and regional commercial banks face growing scrutiny from regulators.