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Mixed-Use: 5 Questions Every Lawyer Should Answer
Those looking to develop a mixed-use project face the tasks of deciding what and where to build, and assembling a team of professionals. Adam Silverman of Cozen O’Connor, discusses how experienced counsel can help you answer the following questions when building a mixed-use structure.
Interest Rates and The End of Quantitative Easing
Real estate investors should prepare for volatility in interest rates and asset values over the next few years, suggests CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
The Power of Private Money in the CRE Marketplace
As we approach the decade point since the market crash, private capital may save commercial real estate lending in the U.S., argues Woodbridge Wealth Managing Director Dayne Roseman.
Net Lease QSR Properties Outperform Market
Lower price points, long-term leases and rental escalations are some of the reasons why net lease investors are flocking to single-tenant quick service restaurant properties, according to The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein.
What’s Keeping This Cycle’s Momentum Going?
Despite some cautionary signals, there are positive indicators that this real estate cycle has room to grow, notes David Kessler, partner & real estate practice director with CohnReznick.
Smoke Detection in Commercial Buildings
For decades, traditional smoke detectors have been used to protect commercial building occupants from the danger of smoke and fire—protection that is mandated by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
Digital Distraction: E-Commerce Myths & Realities
As the line between click-and-order and brick-and-mortar continues to blur, our preoccupation with the impact of online retail misses the point, an industry veteran contends.
Large Tech Transactions Spurred by Demand, Cap Markets
According to Dilara Sukhov and Ranjini Venkatesan of Moody’s, market trends and positive capital markets fundamentals have allowed tech infrastructure REITs to strengthen their market presence, portfolios and growth prospects.
Investment Watch: Is It Getting Late?
According to Ryan Malatesta at Calmwater Capital, robust capital markets, low interest rates and other factors have boosted numbers to pre-recession figures and beyond. However, many industry players are starting to wonder if the cycle is coming to a close.
Running Toward Retail: Banking on the Lasting Appeal of Downtowns
The in-person shopping experience can thrive in revitalized core districts, representing a potential goldmine for small business tenants with strong customer relationships.