Viewpoint
CRE Investment and the Blockchain: A Transactional Perspective
Vasiliki Yiannoulis of Withers’ real estate law practice discusses this new technology’s potentially disruptive impact on the industry over the next few years.
What Does the T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Mean for Wireless Tower REITs?
Following the merger, the tower operators would generate most of their domestic revenue from only three major tenants, which Moody’s believes could increase the new entity’s negotiating power.
Managing Cyber Risk in Commercial Real Estate
Unlike the high-profile financial services, health-care and retail industry victims that have traditionally been exploited, the real estate industry is—mistakenly—perceived as far easier to crack.
Coworking Goes Corporate
What began as a short-term solution for small start-ups has expanded into the corporate world, saturating the entire office market. Will coworking become the new norm for office space?
How Would Privatizing GSEs Affect the Multifamily Market?
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith discusses the complexities of ending the government’s conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, thus reducing their roles in the housing market.
Industrial Real Estate: Valuation Fever
What are the implications of recent industrial mergers and acquisitions, and should the market expect this activity to continue? Green Street Advisors Senior Analyst Eric Frankel offers his perspective.
Achieving Net Lease Equilibrium
The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein forecasts cap rate performance among net-leased retail, office and industrial assets, citing the potential effect on pricing as a trend to watch.
View from the Top: 4 Roof Maintenance Tips for Property Managers
A well-maintained structure is the first line of defense against extreme weather or structural damage. Regular monitoring and maintenance are essential.
Another Day at the Office, But With Tax Reform
While the real estate world is still awaiting guidance about some aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the impact on the office market is becoming more apparent.
Nurturing Effective Workplace Wellness
To cultivate workspaces that improve mental health and encourage better employee performance design teams are centering spaces around nature, both in and out of the building. One example of this is HALCYON, a mixed-use development in Georgia.