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How to Improve Retail Financing Prospects
Why an effective leasing strategy is critical in order to secure funding for retail properties, according to Transwestern Senior Vice President Larry Jordan.
Economy Watch: Investors to Buy More US CRE in 2018
Eighty-eight percent of investors responding to CBRE Americas’ new Investor Intentions Survey said they plan to maintain or increase their spending this year.
Economy Watch: CRE Cap Rates Mostly Stable in 2H 2017
Despite strong global capital inflows into U.S. commercial real estate, CBRE expects higher interest rates and inflation will put pressure on cap rates this year.
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.
Increasing Rates Lead to Decreasing Leverage
Upward pressure on U.S. Treasuries and the likelihood of future interest rate hikes are impacting investor returns. Here’s how, according to CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
Net Lease to Remain Active in 2018
Investor demand for the asset class continues strong, with fourth-quarter, single-tenant net lease cap rates being the lowest experienced in 2017, notes The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.
Economy Watch Weekly: Slowdown in New Rental Housing Growth Likely
Despite signs of continued growth in the U.S. economy, certain real estate sectors—particularly multifamily—are showing signs of deceleration. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the recent Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report on the topic.
Net Lease’s Staying Power
The sector remains a popular investment type for real estate players looking for stability and consistent, long-term returns. Sands Investment Group Managing Director Andrew Ackerman reflects on 2017 and shares his 2018 outlook for the net lease space.
Cap Rates Versus Interest Rates: When Will the Other Shoe Drop?
Market cap rates tend to increase during periods of rising interest rates, but Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox explains why this may not be the case for commercial real estate anytime soon.
Fundamentals Rule the Day for Investors
Why investors are going back to the basics in order to find and assess the best commercial real estate values, according to Situs RERC President Ken Riggs.