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Why South Florida Multifamily Is Attracting Smart Money
Residents come to Florida for beautiful beaches, a sought-after climate, jobs and lower taxes, notes Aysha Cox of Case Real Estate Capital.
Office Renewal Intentions Reach All-Time High
The high follows six continuous quarters of growth since Q1 2018, according to research firm Kingsley Associates.
Recession-Proofing Your Multifamily Portfolio
Susan Tjarksen of Cushman & Wakefield offers a number of strategies for keeping your properties relevant even when the economy takes a turn for the worse.
What Makes the MOB Segment So Healthy?
Medical office properties are commanding higher per-square-foot valuations than the net lease office sector overall, says Peter Bauman of JLL Capital Markets.
Despite Lower Rates, Uncertainty Creeps Into CRE
Certain foreboding indicators have heightened concerns about deflation, according to Parkview Financial’s Paul Rahimian.
Net Lease Dollar Store Investors Pile Into Larger Markets
Single-tenant stores of this variety command premium pricing in more populated areas due to their stronger real estate fundamentals and greater backfill potential, according to Randy Blankstein of The Boulder Group.
Don’t Paint Health-Care REITs With a Broad Brush
A slowing economy would weaken companies with large senior housing portfolios, but other companies in this sector would fare better, contends Lori Marks of Moody’s.
No Matter the Property Type, It Pays to Invest in Energy Efficiency
Opportunities to realize serious savings through lower energy consumption and operational costs can always be found if you look hard enough, advises Advance Realty Investors’ Kurt Padavano.
What’s in Store for Retail Borrowers?
Capital is readily available for most retail asset categories, but lenders are scrutinizing tenant quality and location more closely, says Ben Townsend of SRS Real Estate Partners.
Avoiding Surprise Tax Implications for Private Leasehold Interests
Investors or developers who are considering projects on publicly owned land should take heed of the lessons learned in a pivotal case involving Time Warner and Los Angeles County.