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The Forces Shaping the 2019 Capital Markets

Tariffs, opportunity zones and changes to Dodd-Frank are among the hot buttons that will determine outcomes this year, says Dekel Capital Principal Shlomi Ronen.

Jay Maddox

Where Is the Next Bubble Forming?

By most estimates, real estate will not trigger the inevitable economic downturn. Avison Young’s Jay Maddox makes a case for what sector will.

Boosting Retail ROI Via the Break-Up Strategy

This isn’t always the easiest process, but when well-executed, it can provide higher returns than selling an entire retail center to one buyer, according to SRS Real Estate Partners’ Rich Walter. 

Finding Tax Savings in Free-Trade Zones

The FTZ Act prohibits state and local taxes on tangible personal property. Here’s what you should know about the potential for reducing your tax bill. .

5 Questions Every Property Owner Should Ask This Tax Season

Two specialists from Anchin, Block & Anchin offer guidance on navigating the complex new rules created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Lobby Art for the 21st Century

Dynamic digital installations in office building lobbies can help lure office tenants and engage their employees and visitors, says Emily Webster, head of Media Architecture at ESI Design.

Lenders Adopt Patient Outlook for Hotel Financing

Lenders are cautious about approaching the hospitality market due to events in Washington and beyond, according to attorney Barbara Anne Spignardo. The outlook for borrowers should improve as the year progresses.

Jonathan Hipp

A Marriage Made in Net Lease Heaven

Calkain Cos. president Johnathan Hipp explains the depth of opportunity that could potentially arise when the merger of SunTrust and BB&T is completed and the sixth largest U.S. bank is created.

Who’s Right About New York City Office Values?

Despite some impressive portfolios, the public market has been tough on REITs that own Manhattan office properties, according to CenterSquare senior analyst Alex Snyder. The private market, on the other hand, has been more optimistic.

Tenant Satisfaction On the Rise Across All Sectors

Positive relationships and experiences with property management led to the increase, according to a survey of more than 2 billion square feet of space by Kingsley Associates.