Ron Dickerman traveled to San Francisco in the depths of the great financial crisis (GFC) to meet with a wealthy private investor, just one stop among many as he traversed
Outlook Brightens for CRE Capital Markets
The post-pandemic world will look different, with surprising trends and unexpected bifurcations. As vaccinations proliferate and optimism about the economy grows, commercial real estate investors have increasingly been stepping back
Lack Of U.S. Climate Finance Regulation Presents Unique Opportunity For CRE Investors
CEO and Co-Founder of Green Generation, which engineers and implements comprehensive integrated energy efficiency solutions. This year’s Earth Day held particular importance. I didn’t need to revisit the doomsday statistics or
Investors Bet on Commercial Real Estate, Undeterred by Empty Offices and Hotel Rooms
More than a year into the pandemic, high-rise office buildings are largely empty. About one of every two hotel rooms is unoccupied. Malls are struggling to attract shoppers. And yet
Property Managers Say They are Prepared for the Return of Office Workers
A look at how two property managers in Chicago and the Southeast maintained services and are preparing for the return of more office workers. With many employers encouraging workers to
Apartment Renters’ Shifted Amenities Preferences Are Likely to Last After COVID-19
During the pandemic, the kinds of amenities apartment renters looked for shifted. Outdoor spaces, reliable Internet connectivity and extra space for working all became “must haves” for some renters. And
Battered U.S. Office Market Perks Up with Workers Trickling Back
National demand for offices jumped 28% in March from the prior month and is now just 9% below pre-pandemic levels. (Bloomberg)—After a number of false starts over the past year,
Up to $28B in Distressed Retail Could Hit the Market in the Next 24 Months
So far, lenders have been open to loan workouts, but that won’t last forever, market sources warn. Patricia Kirk As the U.S. enters year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, strip
The Transparency of Investing in Brick-and-Mortar Real Estate
The private commercial real estate investment market will continue to grow. Jason S. Weissman One of the core truths in value investing is the need to understand the risks involved,
Foreign Buyers Position for CRE Buying Opportunities
International investors, including pension funds and SWFs, continue to target U.S. commercial real estate as part of their asset allocation strategies. Beth Mattson-Teig After dipping to a seven-year low, foreign