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Jonathan Hipp

How to Repurpose Retail for New Realities

Retail isn’t in chaos, says net lease expert Jonathan Hipp of Avison Young. It’s just transforming.

Reimagining the Role of Offices

A veteran consultant sheds light on how ground-up construction and renovation are being affected, and what owners should expect.

Will 2021 Bring Property-Tax Relief?

COVID-19, wildfires and civil unrest all threatened property values and tax revenues in 2020, notes Foster Garvey attorney Cynthia Fraser.

Randy Blankstein, president of The Boulder Group

Net Lease Medical Properties With Better Tenants in Short Supply

Transaction volume increased by 6 percent over 2019 in the third quarter, according to Randy Blankstein of The Boulder Group.

The American Dream: Then and Now

The move to the suburbs is a familiar story, but that does not mean there aren’t scars and structural elements left behind, says RERC President Ken Riggs.

Extending the Stay: Converting Hotels to Multifamily

Malcom Davies and Zachary Streit of George Smith Partners on what it will take to pull off this pandemic-induced investment strategy.

The Importance of Building Gender Diversity in CRE

As our industry looks ahead, we must make sure that we build a culture that provides incentives that are balanced so we don’t lose top talent, says Tracy Murphy of IQHQ Inc.

5 Things to Know About Data Center Site Selection

A data center is a long-term investment, and choosing a location requires being sensitive to the needs of the business and the surrounding community, says Tim Hughes of STACK INFRASTRUCTURE.

Designing for a More Effective Office Space

Key considerations in the transformational role of smart workplace design for both organizations and business performance, according to Jackie Wheat of PDR.

4 Tips for Lowering Occupancy Costs in the Office Sector

The odds are good that the office sector will continue to be in workout mode for at least the next two years, says Andy Graiser of A&G Real Estate Partners.