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Jonathan Hipp

How CRE Funds Are Lifting the CRE Capital Markets

With banks pulling back, it pays to explore alternative sources, writes Avison Young’s Jonathan Hipp.

AI Demand Boosts Data Center REITs

These companies should be having their moment for a long time, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.

Capital Ideas: The Man to Watch

All eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell—and not just today. His influence on CRE is far-reaching.

AI Is a Silver Lining for the Office Market

CBRE’s Ben Wurtzel on key leasing markets for this burgeoning field.

Perspective Is Everything in the Capital Markets

At several major conferences, financing execs found some silver linings to talk about, writes Gantry’s Mark Ritchie.

Strong Retail Fundamentals Drive Investor Demand

Open-air occupancy across the country exceeds 95 percent, notes JLL’s Jim Hamilton. 

Raising Capital Through Reg A and Reg D Offerings

Greenberg Traurig’s Rebecca DiStefano and Brett Dembrow on why you should consider this alternative financing tool.

Zero Cash Flow Loans Prove Their Value Once Again

Credit tenant lease financing is providing a hedge against the rest of the market, observes SRS Real Estate Partners’ John Redfield.

A New Climate Agenda for CRE

Mahesh Ramanujam of the Global Network for Zero on where the industry and policymakers can come together to drive building sustainability.

Why High Interest Rates Present Opportunity for Some

Northmarq’s Josh Darby on the upsides of prohibitive borrowing costs.