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Patrick Ward, founder & president, MetroGroup Realty Finance

Bright Skies Ahead for CRE Financing

MetroGroup Realty Finance Founder & President Patrick Ward takes a closer look at the risks and opportunities in the mortgage lending market today and explains his optimism about the sector’s future.

From Restaurants to Real Estate: The Unlikely Story of Sal Lupoli’s Riverwalk

Putting his New England-based pizza franchise at stake, the entrepreneur invested $250 million to transform an old mill complex into a mixed-use development.

Bob Geiger, national client manager and principal, Partner Engineering & Science

Bracing for the Storm: The Importance of Hurricane Resiliency Standards

After 2017’s destructive hurricane season, the industry is becoming aware of the need for a standard damage assessment model, similar to ones already in place for other natural disasters.

Ben Gold, president, QuickBridge

What Marketing Can Do for Emerging Businesses

QuickBridge’s president and director of marketing weigh in on the importance of having a coherent strategy that includes a social media component.

A Closer Look at Denver’s Self-Storage Market

Marcus & Millichap’s Adam Schlosser talks about the possible changes and obstacles the asset class will face due to recently adopted zoning regulations.

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Reshaping Suburban Offices?

Wright Heerema Architects’ Roger Heerema and Franklin Partners’ Ray Warner reveal how younger generations are transforming design in suburban and secondary markets.

Q&A: Georgia’s Supercharged Data Center Ecosystem

With the passage of House Bill 696, the state is poised to become the second-largest market on the East Coast, according to QTS Executive Vice President Butch Goldi. The industry veteran touches on the impacts and challenges of the new business landscape.

Camille Renshaw, co-founder & CEO, Brokers + Engineers

The Future of NNN: Easier, More Accessible

Brokers+Engineers’ Camille Renshaw reveals the story behind the industry’s first technology platform for trading triple-net lease properties. She also discusses the factors shaping this unique real estate niche.

Office Design: How to Attract Tenants in Competitive Markets

Companies are refining their demands for personalized workplaces. Matthew Ruopoli of Sydness Architects shares his experience in attracting tenants through virtual staging as well as various elements of a successful office design in a hot market such as New York City.

The Opportunity Behind Vacant Mall Spaces

Well-known retailers announced thousands of store closings this year, giving most mall operators the shivers. Noddle Cos. Vice President of Leasing Gordon Sudbeck reveals his predictions on how the retail landscape is about to pivot.