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In Uncertain Times, Private Lenders Provide Certainty
With conventional lending sources falling short of borrower needs, sponsors looking for assurance should turn to private lenders, notes Jon Leifer, Case Real Estate Capital’s director of acquisitions.
The Transformative Power of Adaptive Reuse
Creating a second life for aging urban properties can offer benefits on multiple fronts, boosting economic development, sustainability and civic identity.
Does Tax Reform Provide Life Support for the Retail Market?
After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the question remains whether the retail sector will reap benefits that will allow it to more easily navigate its evolving business model driven by changing consumer preferences.
Mall REIT M&A Could Accelerate
On the heels of Brookfield Property Partners’ acquisition of GGP, BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg posits that retail REITs may have a bumpy road ahead.
The Need for Patient Equity
Capital sources willing to take a long-term view on their investments may have an opportunity to win over developers in today’s real estate financing market. Here’s why, according to Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox.
‘Death of Retail’ Rumors Overblown
While investors in retail real estate are facing a number of challenges, opportunities for returns remain in brick-and-mortar stores, argue Squire Patton Boggs’ John Thomas and Stacy Krumin.
The Power of Triple-Net Leases in 2018
Stable returns and long-term leases are just a few qualities of net-leased properties that will keep investor demand strong this year, notes Kennedy Wilson Senior Vice President Brent Ball.
Building Paths to Diversity
What are the most effective ways to foster an inclusive workforce? Cushman & Wakefield’s global head of talent management and diversity shares best practices and discusses the firm’s latest initiatives.
Why CRE Needs a Global Perspective
Today, more real estate investment vehicles are diversifying, both in terms of strategy and where they invest.
3 Reasons Why Mixed-Use is the New Office
Single-use office spaces are becoming a thing of the past as companies looking to recruit and retain top talent increasingly seek creative offices in amenity-rich environments, notes Abbitt Goodwin, partner at Columbia Development.