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Solid Base
In Washington, D.C., as in so many jurisdictions throughout the country, commercial property assessments and taxes have steadily increased for the last five years.
Change of Seasons
As the first quarter of 2017 passed, we have certainly faced multiple intersections, ranging from political shifts to demographic changes and from technological disruptions to accelerating urbanization. These alterations are placing tremendous pressures on global economies.
The Case for Lower Interest Rates
Reduced growth expectations and a potential stock market correction could mean interest rates might not rise as much as previously thought, notes Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox. Lower rates combined with strong demand fundamentals and capital availability could bode well for commercial real estate values.
The Changing Face of CRE Investment
Institutional investors are increasing their interest in owning commercial real estate due to its more predictable returns, but what is the ripple effect on the rest of the industry? Buchalter Nemer Shareholder Manuel Fishman discusses the impact on other market players.
REIT Growth in a Dividend-Driven Environment
While the net lease REIT industry has grown into an investment class of its own because of its stable, risk-adjusted returns, there is an important component missing from these REITs’ underwriting, argues Generation Income Properties Founder & CEO David Sobelman.
Bridging the Net Lease Retail Buyer-Seller Gap
Calkain Cos. Associate Director Scott Campbell delves into how factors like rising interest rates and a new political structure have made the gap between buyers and sellers a particular focus for net lease retail investment players this year.
To Cut Property Taxes, Mind Those Lease Structures
Tax Day tips from an attorney that could help reduce your bill: Be precise, be flexible, and don’t wait until it’s too late to find legal help.
How Green Space is Transforming the Cityscape
As the world’s population continues to migrate to urban settings, city planners are investing in new ways to incorporate green space into these densely populated markets. Columbus Downtown Development Corp. President & CEO Guy Worley discusses the benefits of urban green space.
Typically a Turtle, Industrial Could Be Real Estate’s New Hare
Often deemed a relatively unexciting sector marked by incremental growth, the asset category is arguably the hottest in real estate, thanks to changing consumer and lifestyle trends.
Negotiation Strategies Under a New President
In a time of uncertainty for commercial real estate investors, searching for opportunities that are consistent with the current political environment may offer greater upside, argues Buchalter Nemer’s Manuel Fishman.