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Certainty Returns to Net Lease
Stabilizing cap rates and the Fed’s passive monetary policy have elevated momentum in the market segment, according to the Boulder Group’s Randy Blankstein.
Why Middle-Market Development Should Not Be Ignored
With all the new Class A communities coming to fruition, many are ignoring the solid returns market-rate opportunities can provide, says Jonathan Genton of Genton Property Group.
In South Florida, Private Lenders Filling the Gaps
Tighter banking standards and more caution on the part of traditional lending institutions mean that more business borrowers are considering non-traditional financing sources, says Aysha Cox of Case Real Estate Capital LLC.
‘Evolved’ REITs Manage Coworking’s Risks, Rewards
Having WeWork and other shared office space providers on the tenant roster is becoming the norm for office property owners. The variable is how landlords structure these arrangements, according to Stephen Boyd of Fitch Ratings.
Why You Should Put Your Net Lease Dollars Into Dollar General
In 2019, this high-performing discount retailer has plans to open more than 1,000 new stores, each on an acre of land, notes Jonathan Hipp of Calkain Cos.
CRE Investing: Right Move, Right Time
In an otherwise uncertain global economic environment, private commercial real estate is well positioned to achieve reasonable returns, says Situs RERC’s Ken Riggs.
New California Laws Affect CRE Employers
Last year was a busy year for the state legislature in regard with employment-related statutes that affect commercial real estate companies. Attorneys Dwayne McKenzie and Cathy Moses explain how three of these measures will impact the industry.
Unfair Taxation? Governments Need to Fix the Right Problem
Investors should be wary when taxing authorities single out properties to be assessed in a method that is inconsistent with the treatment of other taxpayers in the same class, says attorney Kieran Jennings.
How to Keep an Amazon From Walking Away
The failure of New York City officials and the ecommerce giant to clearly communicate the benefits of the Long Island City HQ2 has resulted in the loss of a huge number of future jobs, according to attorney Peter L. Curry. Here’s how economic development agencies and companies can do better.
Why More Investors Go the Riskier Route in New Jersey
Forgoing the safety of core and core-plus deals, real estate players in the Garden State focus on development and value-add opportunities, particularly in the apartment and retail sectors, Cushman & Wakefield’s Brian Whitmer finds.