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Furniture Stores Provide a Bright Spot for Net Lease Investors
JLL’s Matthew Berres and Scott Bailey discuss why the category is increasingly attracting net lease investors as the retail industry faces rapid change.
The Future of Retail: Economic Impacts in 2018
David Sheldon, vice president of client engagement at Retail Design Collaborative, delves into the ways retailers and retail owners can cost-effectively manage their space to offer unique customer experiences.
Lessons Learned From the 2017 Natural Disasters
In the wake of several hurricanes and wildfires hitting the U.S. last year, real estate owners should make sure their contracts, leases and insurance policies are reviewed carefully, argues Squire Patton Boggs’ John Thomas, Stacy Krumin and Patricia Hatler.
Net Lease to Remain Active in 2018
Investor demand for the asset class continues strong, with fourth-quarter, single-tenant net lease cap rates being the lowest experienced in 2017, notes The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.
The Critical Bridge Between Engineers, CRE
Engineers must combine technical and business savvy with extensive knowledge of real estate finance in order to manage the risk-return balance, optimize efficiency and resiliency or generate value from long-term investments, says Joe Derhake, who leads Partner Engineering and Science, a national environmental and engineering due diligence consulting firm.
Bolstering Revenue with Solar Rooftop Leases
With the cost of PV solar installations at a low, rooftop solar leases have more income potential than ever before. Gabriel Schnitzler of Mintz Levin shares key operational and legal considerations for property owners to keep in mind when diving into this new opportunity.
How to Steer Clear of Insurance Disputes After the Storm
When a natural disaster strikes, who should pick up the tab for repairs to improvements made by the tenant? A property claims specialist offers tips on protecting your interests.,
5 Ways to Operate Properties More Efficiently
How property management teams can most effectively use data analytics to assess building performance and boost the bottom line.
Net Lease’s Staying Power
The sector remains a popular investment type for real estate players looking for stability and consistent, long-term returns. Sands Investment Group Managing Director Andrew Ackerman reflects on 2017 and shares his 2018 outlook for the net lease space.
Cap Rates Versus Interest Rates: When Will the Other Shoe Drop?
Market cap rates tend to increase during periods of rising interest rates, but Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox explains why this may not be the case for commercial real estate anytime soon.