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Strategies for Late-Stage Multifamily Investing
Flexible structures are the best defense as the industry and the economy enter a second decade of expansion, according to The Habitat Co.’s Bryan Sullivan.
Why This Rate Cycle Is Right for REITs
During the global financial crisis, REITs did not achieve their objective as a defensive ballast for portfolios; however, conditions are very different today, notes CenterSquare’s Scott Crowe.
A New Approach for the Post-Crisis Era
Investors need to watch out for a changing regulatory landscape and more populist policies, which will affect CRE as a whole, according to Ken Riggs of Situs RERC.
Net Lease Cap Rates Follow Interest Rates Down
New construction 7-Eleven properties experienced the greatest quarter-over-quarter compression of 12 basis points, according to The Boulder Group’s Randy Blankstein.
Connectivity, Flexibility and Sustainability in the Office of Tomorrow
Most employees will spend more than one third of their lifetime at work, resulting in employees demanding more from their business environments, according to Brian Eichenseer of Hines.
Maintenance Satisfaction Stable in First Half of 2019
As 2019 began, tenants’ feelings about office upkeep were consistent, except in the industrial sector, which continued its trend of variability, according to Kingsley Associates.
For Safety’s Sake: Managing the Risks of Workplace Violence
No property is completely immune to danger, but two experts from Hub International offer strategies that will help owners and managers mitigate the risks.
Sale Leasebacks Drive Up Supply in Net Lease Casual Dining Sector
This sector of net lease retail is one of the few that is e-commerce resistant while offering absolute triple net leases and rental escalations over the life of the lease, according to The Boulder Group’s Randy Blankstein.
Lower Rates Raise All Boats
The Federal Reserve voted not to drop the benchmark rate at its June meeting, but the commercial real estate market will still be largely interest-rate driven for the remainder of the year, says Calkain’s Jonathan Hipp.
5 Ways to Revise the AIA Standard Form
Attorney Daniel A. Kapner recommends strategies for tailoring the standard contract so that risk can be allocated according to a project’s particulars.