National

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Slip in March

The Census Bureau’s retail report for March revealed a surprising dip in sales, although the sector’s performance is still better than it was at the same time last year.

Green Blueprint

What’s ahead for commercial real estate’s sustainability movement? Six industry leaders share best practices and their companies’ strategies.

Economy Watch: IMF Predicts Continued Economic Sluggishness

The modest growth project of 3.2 percent is more or less in line with last year, but uncertainty has increased and the risks of weaker growth scenarios are becoming more tangible.

REIT Veteran to Take Helm at Brixmor

Two months after a leadership shakeup, the retail owner/operator is bringing in James Taylor of Federal Realty Investment Trust as its president & CEO.

Valuation Education

How to spot—and challenge—unfair tax bills.

Platinum Quest: Reaching LEED’s Pinnacle

Three project teams share the rewards and challenges of reaching LEED’s ultimate designation.

Choppy Waters: Uncertainty Looms for the CMBS Market

The CMBS niche has gotten off to a rocky start in 2016, and more uncertainty lies ahead.

Notes from the Yellow Brick Road

Why doesn’t reality fit economic models? Economists at the National Association of Business Economics addressed this question and more at the Economic Policy conference last month.

Sustaining Measures

What should be the sustainability movement’s top priorities?

Preparing for the FASB’s New Lease Accounting Standards

Important tips on how to get ready for one of the most far-reaching regulatory changes in recent memory.