Surveys from a trio of prominent industry groups predict a surge in activity for balance of this year and 2022. Three prominent commercial real estate trade groups, along with
Big investors are Buying Up More Commercial Real Estate
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announcing that Americans who have been vaccinated no longer need to wear masks or observe social distancing in most cases, hopes
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,
The Transparency of Investing in Brick and Mortar Real Estate
The private commercial real estate investment market will continue to grow. One of the core truths in value investing is the need to understand the risks involved, and that sometimes
The U.S. president wants to cut back a tax break that allows investors to keep buying and selling properties without paying capital gains.
(Bloomberg)—Joe Biden is taking aim at real estate investors used to buying and selling properties without having to pay capital gains taxes. The U.S. president’s new economic plan calls for
How CRE Trends Have Changed Over the Past 2 Years
How CRE Trends Have Changed Over the Past 2 Years The last two years have seen numerous changes for Commercial Real Estate (CRE). New technologies, businesses, policies, and other industries
Restaurateurs with Cash Are Ready to Seize the Post-COVID Moment
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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