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The Next Level in Hotel Fitness Facilities

Guests’ expectations when it comes to hotel gyms have changed and hospitality brands were quick to respond. Hilton New Orleans’ Mark Volterre and Four Seasons Dallas’ Josh Biard discuss the new wave of fitness amenities—from customized apps to pickleball courts.

Jacksonville’s Office Market Is Coming Into Its Own

Michael Loftin, executive vice president with JLL, discussed how far Jacksonville’s office sector has come since the Great Recession and named the main factors behind its growth.

Cresa Adds New Principal in NYC

Thomas Sullivan brings valuable expertise in the tenant and landlord representation areas, previously handling leasing efforts for the Empire State Building.

Warehouse Industry’s Move to the City

Transwestern’s Walter Byrd discusses what drives industrial users and retailers to the urban core, the challenges that come along with this move, as well as the hottest urban warehouse markets.

Investment Intuition: A Talk With ElmTree Funds’ Founder

Jim Koman touches on the company’s investment focus, his predictions for the industrial sector and the hottest secondary markets right now.

CPE Asks…About Financing

What are the challenges and opportunities in commercial real estate financing? Experts weigh in.

How Will Opportunity Zones Impact Financing, Investment?

George Smith Partners’ Principal & Managing Director Bryan Shaffer explains how borrowers, lenders and cities can benefit from an influx of capital triggered by the new program.

NKF Adds Member to Valuation and Advisory Team

The company named Drew Robinson, a 15-year commercial real estate veteran, senior vice president. Most recently, he served as vice president at CBRE.

Why This Cycle Is Safer Than the Last One

Joel Stephens, head of Regions Bank’s real estate capital markets group, sheds light on the impact of rising interest rates and aggressive debt origination on financing opportunities.

What Fuels The Triangle Office Market’s Growth

Underpinned by a strong population growth and a low cost of living, Raleigh-Durham attracts an increasing number of office tenants. Katie Coppins, JLL’s new senior vice president for the Carolinas, provides an outlook on the expanding market.