Melinda McLaughlin, Prologis’ vice president of research, comes on the show to dispel misconceptions about the increased adoption of technology in the logistics space. WMRE Staff In this episode, David
Demand for Cold Storage Hits Point Where Spec Projects Make Sense

The logistics of vaccine distribution are drawing more attention to cold storage. But demand for this asset class is still primarily driven by grocery deliveries. Patricia Kirk Recent reports in
What CRE Investors Can Expect from Debt, Equity Sources Right Now

Even amidst a pandemic, there is no shortage of capital sources for the right sponsors. Patricia Kirk The pandemic continues to devastate portions of the U.S. economy, but investor confidence
Reverse Logistics Facilities an Increasingly Attractive Option for Investment

With more e-commerce sales comes increased need for facilities to process returns. Patricia Kirk Holiday sales returns are expected to show a significant spike this year. Though the final figures
Which CRE Sectors Are Family Offices Zeroing In On in 2021?

Some experts predict family offices’ risk tolerance will likely increase this year. John Egan As family offices shake off the remnants of 2020, they’re turning their attention to which types
WMRE’s Common Area: The Middle Market CRE Investment Opportunity

Sam Isaacson, president of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, talks about the opportunities the firms see in CRE assets worth less than $100 million. WMRE Staff In this episode of
Institutional Investors Plan to Increase Their CRE Allocations in 2021

The damage caused by COVID-19 has not discouraged interest in more real estate investments. WMRE Staff The results of the 2021 Intentions Survey of institutional investors conducted by the Pension
Net Lease Sector Showed Strength in the Fourth Quarter of 2020

Outlook for 2021, however, is more uncertain. Elaine Misonzhnik While many sectors of commercial real estate continued to struggle in the fourth quarter of 2020, investors’ preference for net lease
When it Comes to Real Estate Returns, HNWIs are Realists

An Origin Investments Survey finds that many investors with deep pockets are pragmatic and not looking for “unicorn” opportunities in the real estate space. Beth Mattson-Teig High-net-worth investors (HNWIs) are
Five Steps to Construct a Diverse Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Here are some guidelines on maximizing returns and minimizing risks when building your commercial real estate portfolio. Dwight Kay Millions of Americans invest in alternative assets, including real estate. It’s an