High-quality automated shading slashes lighting energy use, while at the same time enhancing occupant comfort. Modern LED lighting with advanced controls also greatly cuts lighting energy use, and offers superior
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Net-lease investment volume, using single-tenant asset transactions as a proxy, fell by 2.6% year-over-year to $14.3 billion in Q1 2021, according to CBRE. Compared to pre-pandemic numbers in Q1 2019,
Restaurateurs with Cash Are Ready to Seize the Post-COVID Moment
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Demand for Cold Storage Hits Point Where Spec Projects Make Sense
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What CRE Investors Can Expect from Debt, Equity Sources Right Now
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WMRE’s Common Area: The Middle Market CRE Investment Opportunity
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Net Lease Sector Showed Strength in the Fourth Quarter of 2020
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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