Coronavirus
J.C. Penney To Shed 29% of Stores Amid Retail Reckoning
The iconic department store chain plans to slim down its footprint after filing for bankruptcy last week.
COVID-19 Creates CRE Opportunities for LatAm Investors
Claudio Mekler, founder of Miami Manager, explains how the current crisis enables foreign investors to take a more active role in the U.S. real estate market.
Houston’s Double Crisis: Can the Metro Take the Hit?
The global health crisis and the oil price crash signal a grim outlook for Houston’s economy. David Wolff, chairman & president of Wolff Cos., sheds light on how these circumstances create both disruptions and opportunities.
How Lenders Are Moving Forward Amid Uncertainty: Q&A
MetroGroup Realty Finance Founder & President Patrick Ward weighs in on the status of capital markets during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
An Industrial Developer’s Insights on the Pandemic’s Impact
Bridge Development Partners’ Jeff Milanaik discusses the changes brought about by the coronavirus crisis in major industrial markets, and what’s next for the sector.
What Simon Property’s Q1 Results Say About Retail’s Future
The REIT is reopening half of its portfolio, while analysts’ concerns about what’s ahead for mall-based stores persist.
NAIOP Finds Drop in CRE Confidence
The latest semi-annual Commercial Real Estate Industry Sentiment Index from NAIOP finds a notable uptick in pessimism from industry professionals.
Q&A: Can Data Help Lenders Recover Faster?
Ocrolus Co-Founder John Guerci discusses how fintech could enhance the debt market post-COVID-19 and how lenders could better navigate these complicated times.
Why Net Lease Real Estate Is a Safe Investing Alternative in Tough Times
B+E CEO Camille Renshaw on the reasons net lease real estate will generate heightened interest, both during the pandemic and after.
COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Smart Building Cybersecurity
The issue has evolved from an IT concern to a risk management issue where everybody plays a role, writes cybersecurity adviser Noelle Brisson.