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Headshots of Kelvin Tetz and Mike Kamienski

CRE’s Mixed Bag of Uncertainty and Opportunity

The industry outlook varies by region and property type, write Kelvin Tetz and Mike Kamienski of Baker Tilly.

Headshot of Michael Heagerty

In CRE Finance, Motivation Has Replaced Procrastination

A busy summer portends an active second half, writes Gantry’s Michael Heagerty.

Cold Storage Is Hot and Getting Hotter

Steve Chick of Greek Design|Build on the challenges of satisfying the growing demand.

Why Convenience Stores Could Be the Smart Money Play of 2025

Northmarq’s Amar Goli and Sage Chaffin on how small retail properties can yield a big return.

Erik Hanson of JLL

How Northern California Industrial Maintains Its Edge

Northern California’s industrial market stands apart for both its stability and upside potential, according to JLL’s Erik Hanson.

Delivering an Office Experience That’s Worth the Commute

Many small, intentional touchpoints shape how a workplace feels, writes Rene van Camp of ISS North America and Guckenheimer.

Randy Blankstein, president of The Boulder Group

Net Lease Investors More Optimistic These Days

Following three years of expansion, cap rates are stabilizing.

Freeze! Read This First Before Developing Cold Storage

Twelve things to know about this unique and fast-growing property type.

Photo of Therese Fitzgerald, CPE Executive Editor

Capital Ideas: Lights Dim on Energy Incentives

The Senate’s version of the big budget bill puts the kibosh on a lot of what the previous administration had promised in terms of clean energy credits and investments.

Robert Slatt of Gentry

2025 Is Half Over. Are You Thriving Yet?

Gantry’s Robert Slatt on why he’s relatively optimistic about CRE finance for the remainder of the year.