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Philanthropist’s Gift Earmarked to Restore Lincoln Memorial

David Rubenstein has donated $18.5 million to the National Park Foundation for the restoration of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

ARC Hospitality Takes More Hotels Off Summit’s Hands

American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust recently purchased six hotel assets in Washington and Colorado from Summit Hotel Properties, for a price tag of $108.3 million.

RICS Delivers Good News for CRE

RICS’ latest U.S. CRE report reveals occupiers and investors still have a positive outlook for the industry, with one city in particular standing out as the major “safe haven.”

U.S. Investment Ends 2015 on a High Note

Based on independent reports of properties and portfolios $2.5 million and greater. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. © Real Capital Analytics Inc. 2016.

Upping Your Ground Lease Game, Part I

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Why a leasehold structure may offer more cost-efficient financing in the long run.

CRE Investment Success Grows More Complex in 2016

By Don Ankeny, President & CEO, Westcore Properties: At this stage of the real estate cycle, commercial property investors need to get creative in order to find the best opportunities for profit.

Airbnb—If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em?

By Stuart Eisenberg, Partner, BDO USA: With Airbnb’s success showing no signs of slowing down, should REITs and other landlords embrace the house-sharing model?

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in a 1031 Exchange

By Camille Renshaw, CCIM, Senior Director, Stan Johnson Co.: To ensure a successful like-kind exchange with your net leased properties, avoid these five mistakes.

Economy Watch: World Economy Cools, Bodes Ill for U.S. CRE

Oxford Economics’ latest forecast downgrades several key world economies’ GDP growth, which could impact the U.S. economy and thus demand for commercial real estate.

TierPoint Delivers Largest Commercial Data Center in Oklahoma

St.Louis-based TierPoint has completed the largest commercial data center facility in the state of Oklahoma.