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Repurposing Retail Properties in the Age of E-commerce
Kim Ashby, a partner at Foley & Lardner, explores the types of remedies that have gained traction in multiple sectors and which point to types of development which have shown the most success in revitalizing a retail property with ebbing net-operating income.
High-Touch Initiatives Building Owners and Managers Should Consider in 2018
With several years of experience and some new data, it is time for the industry to re-evaluate and move beyond the concierge and enhance the workplace experience through community-building. This case study shows how Lowe did just that.
Good-Sense Investing: Consider Government-Leased Properties
Stan Johnson Co. Associate Director Albert Muller delves into why net lease investors should consider pursuing this real estate niche.
Finding Value in Small and Midsize REITs
Should REIT investors be paying more attention to smaller companies? Green Street Advisors Managing Director of Advisory & Consulting Phil Owens examines the question.
Diverse Expertise Ideal for Value-Add Investments
Having a multi-layered team is an ideal strategy for investors pursuing complex, value-add deals, argues Westcore Properties President & CEO Don Ankeny.
Increasing Rates Lead to Decreasing Leverage
Upward pressure on U.S. Treasuries and the likelihood of future interest rate hikes are impacting investor returns. Here’s how, according to CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
Tax Reform’s Unintended Impact on Hospitality
New rules for entertainment deductions and pass-through structures have long-term implications for the hotel industry, contends a veteran real estate attorney and hospitality expert.
Retail Investment for the New Economy
The rise of e-commerce doesn’t mean we no longer need physical retail, argues CenterSquare Investment Management’s Chad Burkhardt and Robert Holuba. But it’s up to investors to revamp their traditional retail strategies.
US REITs Benefit From Prolonged Recovery
Steven Marks, Fitch Ratings’ head of U.S. REITs, shares the firm’s 2018 outlook for the sector, including which property types should fare best this year.
CRE Dodges a Tax Bullet
Many of the benefits the commercial real estate industry enjoys were preserved in the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but market participants are still distilling the impact of the changes, notes Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox.