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Miami Tower Lands 2 New Office Tenants

A Transwestern team led by Glenn Gregory and Christopher Dubberly closed the two leases, totaling 32,500 square feet, in the Class A office skyscraper.

John Provenzano, BDO USA

What to Expect From CRE Valuations

BDO USA’s Bob Martinek and John Provenzano examine current commercial real estate valuations and reveal which sectors they believe still have room for growth.

Global REITs Confident They’ll Weather Economic Storm

Despite a consensus that the good times can’t keep rolling forever, many REIT executives are confident in their ability to meet any challenges or market shifts head on, notes BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg.

What WeWork’s Jump Into Retail Means for REITs

The hefty price WeWork paid for the Lord & Taylor building in Manhattan suggests that REITs with easily convertible buildings in desirable locations could see a bump in valuation. BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg explains why.

Natural Disasters Create Demand Fluctuations, Investor Concerns

Real estate owners, operators and REITs are facing an uncertain outlook for damage repair and changes in demand at their properties, according to BDO Partner Stuart Eisenberg and Managing Director Basil Karampelas.

How Low Can You Go? CMBS Market in Limbo

New risk retention rules and shifting investor interest are contributing to the subdued state of the CMBS market, argues BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg. Alternative lenders like private equity firms and REITs are stepping in to fill the gap.

Brick & Mortar Retailer Woes Raise Concerns for REITs

Despite a surge in retail M&A activity, especially in e-commerce, the fiscal health of the sector has some retail REITs worried. But executives that take advantage of the opportunity for evolution should still fare well, notes BDO USA assurance partners Stuart Eisenberg and Natalie Kotlyar.

A Closer Look at FASB’s Latest ASU

BDO’s Julie Valpey and Brandon Landas discuss the key changes and impact of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s latest update on real estate transactions.

What the GOP’s Border-Adjustment Tax Means for REITs

While its tough to say where the proposal is headed, lawmakers agree the taxing system for REITs could look very different in the future. Here’s a snapshot of REIT sectors that could feel an impact—adverse or beneficial—according to BDO’s Matthew Becker, Tanya Thomas and Paul Heiselmann.

REITs, Private Equity Look Beyond Core Properties in 2017

By Stuart Eisenberg, Partner, BDO USA: As the type of investors interested in private equity and REITs converge, REIT fund managers should watch for increased competition for assets.