Regions

Economy Watch: Real Estate Investment Off in First Half of 2017

Industrial was the only sector that saw an increase in total investment volume in the first six months of the year, Avison Young recently reported.

Left to right, Donald Wood, Shobi Khan and Jeff Blau discuss real estate placemaking priorities during the DLA Piper 14th Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago.

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.

HHLA, Westchester, Calif.

From Classic Retail Center to Experiential Shopping Destination

Improvements brought to HHLA, a shopping mall in Westchester, Calif., is illustrative of how retail centers across the nation are turning into live-work-play destinations fostering a sense of community.

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.

Rendering of redevelopment project

CapRock Buys Phoenix Facility for $8M

The company acquired an industrial property in an off-market transaction, with plans to transition the asset to Class A standards.

Showplace, High Point, N .C.

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.

Investor Interest Fuels Bay Area

Demand for office space is as strong as ever, prompting developers to roll out a steady stream of new product. The market’s total inventory encompasses 174 million square feet, with an additional 11 million square feet expected to come online by the end of 2017.

John Thomas, president & CEO of Physicians Realty Trust

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.

Meridian Names Andrew Hoover as VP in SoCal

Andrew Hoover has 19 years of experience in health-care real estate. In his new role, he will be responsible for business development and asset management for the company’s medical industry clients.