Apartments Weathering Well the Maturing Cycle
February 05, 2019
That’s not to say there are no concerns. But all things considered, says John Sebree of Marcus & Millichap, there’s still room to run.

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John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
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February 05, 2019
That’s not to say there are no concerns. But all things considered, says John Sebree of Marcus & Millichap, there’s still room to run.
January 15, 2019
It’s true that the more things change the more they stay the same. Despite some mild fears of a correction and the end-of-year interest-rate puzzle, HALL’s Matt Mitchell is cautiously optimistic.
January 07, 2019
So says Richard Muhlebach, who has just updated (with Alan A. Alexander) the book on shopping center management and leasing for IREM. Here’s how the retail evolution will impact property managers and owners.
December 21, 2018
There’s good news in the overall retail picture despite headlines to the contrary. Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester paints the nuanced, but still net-positive, picture for the new year.
December 21, 2018
The retail news, despite what the consumer press reports, isn’t all doom and gloom, as you’ll discover in this exclusive video interview from the ICSC New York Deal Making Conference.
December 20, 2018
Can retailers find comfort and joy this season? For Peter Braus of Lee & Associates NYC, the current economic and political landscape may play a larger role than we would want.
December 19, 2018
Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester breaks down the interplay of these market drivers and offers some guidance on strategizing for 2019 in this Exclusive ICSC video.
December 19, 2018
It’s too simplistic to say web sales are killing brick-and-mortar. Savvy investors are awakening to the new day of omnichannel shopping, says Marcus & Millichap’s John Chang.
December 17, 2018
Dinosaurs no more, says Nick Over of recent transformative projects the REIT has tackled. How’d they do it?
December 17, 2018
Don’t be so fast to claim doom and gloom for 2019. At least, chat with CBRE’s Spencer Levy first. We did. Read on to get a rational prognosis. (Spoiler alert: It’s good news!)
December 17, 2018
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December 05, 2018
The Institute of Real Estate Management’s Accelerator Webinar does a deep dive into the relationship between demanding clients and third-party managers.
December 03, 2018
Capitalizing on its history, this Garment Center block is rebranding with a mix of traditional and new-age retail.
November 28, 2018
It’s a formula for success, says RPAI’s Matt Beverly as the REIT works the plan that focuses on owning the right real-estate.
November 27, 2018
Interest in certain cities or asset types might ebb or flow, but the rush of international capital is on a steady upward trajectory, according to CBRE’s H1 In and Out report.
November 26, 2018
An increasing number of major institutions are recognizing the upside of manufactured housing—challenges and all.
November 19, 2018
One might wonder, given recent pound-of-flesh ideas floating around City Hall.
November 13, 2018
The role of the corporate real estate executive is becoming more strategic as occupiers look to optimize their workplaces. So says CBRE’s latest survey.
November 08, 2018
There’s still room to run, though for US-based investors, the upcycle might be getting a little long in the tooth. And foreign investors are loving it.
October 31, 2018
A potential $500-million target for the coming year will feature more multifamily plays.
October 30, 2018
Recent manufacturing deals solidify the presence of two Euro-based corporations in America’s heartland. Impending trade restrictions and tariffs helped seal the deals, but it was the inherent strength of the Chicago metro industrial market that sealed the deals.
October 25, 2018
The trend toward fast delivery is driving a new wave of industrial investment interest into high-growth cities, along with traditional infrastructure hubs.
October 11, 2018
Well, it couldn’t last forever. The cannabis market is leveling off in Washington State, six years after legalization. But as resistance slips inside the Beltway, the market could take another long hit.
October 01, 2018
Bank appetites lean in two directions, at least for now. So says PNC Bank’s Michael Thomas.
September 24, 2018
Off-campus medical office plays are all the rage these days. The same can be said for on-campus medical office, and it’s time to re-evaluate the sector’s niche status.
September 24, 2018
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September 14, 2018
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September 12, 2018
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September 07, 2018
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September 06, 2018
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August 31, 2018
The need for leadership development has never been more prevalent than it is today, and companies need to embrace diversity as a business imperative. That’s the message of one timely session at IREM’s upcoming Global Summit.
August 23, 2018
It’s been a year of expansion for the Institute of Real Estate Management, and Don Wilkerson has the evidence to prove it.
July 31, 2018
The good news is that the markets with the most new construction will be able to handle the resultant vacancy challenge. The bad news…well, according to Marcus & Millichap’s Adam Lewis, there isn’t any.
June 25, 2018
Single-tenant retail investments could get a boost from tax reform, according to Marcus & Millichap.
June 21, 2018
Lenders are maintaining discipline in the current environment. But smart borrowers are still getting projects funded. VPs from PNC Real Estate share some important tips for getting deals out of the starting gate.
June 08, 2018
No surprise here, but the retail sector has issues. However, as Marcus & Millichap pointed out in its annual Retail Trends press conference at RECon, there are also opportunities to be found—if you know where to look and what to ask.
June 07, 2018
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June 06, 2018
Transwestern’s Nick Hernandez says it’s time to stop the “us-against-them” mentality many retailers feel toward e-commerce. Adapt or die.
June 06, 2018
Despite what you may have read, most property managers embrace high standards of ethical behavior. It’s not easy, but it is what makes a successful leader, as IREM’s Joe Greenblatt points out.
June 05, 2018
Online grocery sales are making news these days. But Westwood Financial’s Joe Dykstra is placing his bets on a blended mix of online and brick-and-mortar, as he explains in this exclusive RECon video interview.
June 04, 2018
In this day of experiential retail, the draw of the shopping center is no longer the store itself. Consumers are coming, but not necessarily just to shop.
June 04, 2018
In an exclusive video interview from RECon 2018, Inland vice chairman Joe Cosenza levels some frank advice toward retail brands that believe they can live without the internet. (Spoiler alert: They’re wrong!)
June 01, 2018
The gap between core assets and non-core “has never been wider,” says RPAI’s Michael Hazinski in this exclusive RECon video interview. But what does this mean going forward, especially as the economic picture threatens to shift?
May 31, 2018
The majors aren’t sitting back and letting the marriage of Amazon and Whole Foods outpace them. Technology, after all, is there for everyone’s use, says Transwestern’s Steve Williamson.
May 30, 2018
You can have faith in brick-and-mortar. But online tools can provide greater value for clients, as Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester points out in this exclusive RECon video interview.
May 29, 2018
Retail continues to surge in San Bernardino County fueled by growing interest from new retailers and millennials moving in to shop those stores, says Soua Vang with the County of San Bernardino’s economic development agency.
May 29, 2018
This isn’t your parents’ retail market, as InvenTrust chief Tom McGuinness makes perfectly clear in this exclusive RECon video interview. But what does this mean for providers of retail space?
May 25, 2018
In this exclusive RECon video interview, Jodi Shoemake of Lee & Associates Pasadena talks about the powerful impact a retail broker can have on a city’s efforts to redefine itself.
May 21, 2018
While interest rates will bear watching--and don’t they always--retail in general, and net lease properties specifically, are riding a growth wave.
May 21, 2018
Move over Reno. This L.A. submarket could be the next biggest little city.
May 16, 2018
Fresh from its 10-year strategic plan (which it accomplished in nearly half that time), retail REIT RPAI is pivoting to value-add opportunities and optimizing asset performance.
May 14, 2018
In this second article marking The Inland Real Estate Group’s 50th anniversary, vice chairman Joe Cosenza discusses the commercial real estate outlook through the lens of five decades of navigating all sorts of waters.
May 14, 2018
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May 09, 2018
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May 03, 2018
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May 01, 2018
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April 30, 2018
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April 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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April 12, 2018
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April 09, 2018
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April 02, 2018
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March 26, 2018
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March 05, 2018
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February 28, 2018
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February 28, 2018
Economic tailwinds, compelling yields and demand that is outpacing new supply all bode well for the office sector this year, according to new research from Marcus & Millichap.
February 27, 2018
The funding programs are in place, says RED’s Trent Brooks. What’s needed is the inventory.
February 05, 2018
Marcus & Millichap unveils its 2018 Multifamily Investment Forecast, with geographic and investment outlooks for the sector.
January 10, 2018
They call it CBRE 360, a technology-enabled menu of customizable amenities and property services designed to improve the workplace experience—and enhance value for occupiers and for building investors.
December 29, 2017
Rightsizing. That’s the word for the coming year as brick-and-mortar retailers (at least those with a forward-looking platform) react to the multiple forces impacting their business. And that’s the word from the retail executives of Colliers International in this exclusive video interview.
December 27, 2017
With tax reform legislation now signed into law, Congress’ long-promised tax overhaul appears to finally be coming to fruition. But what does that mean for commercial real estate investors? Marcus & Millichap’s John Chang explains.
December 21, 2017
A combination of edgy retailers and more established purveyors defines Brooklyn today, as Jaime Schultz of Lee & Associates states in this exclusive video interview from the ICSC New York Dealmaking Conference.
December 20, 2017
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December 18, 2017
There’s something very Old School about the winners and losers in the current retail climate. That, at any rate, is Rick Chichester’s take, as the Faris Lee executive explains in this exclusive video interview from the ICSC New York Deal Making Conference.
December 15, 2017
With the REIT’s strategic plan virtually complete, RPAI now turns to maximizing its holdings, as Steve Grimes explains in this exclusive video interview from the show floor of the ICSC New York Dealmaking Conference.
December 04, 2017
"There is a big black cloud over retail and concerns of how much space might be coming online," says RPAI’s Steve Grimes. So why is he smiling?
November 29, 2017
A certain degree of landlord hesitation, set against other barriers to entry, are forcing many in this growing niche market to rethink their strategies.
November 28, 2017
Differences in the two programs aside, borrowers stand to gain, no matter if they choose Freddie or Fannie, with cutbacks on debt service and utility savings and gains for the environment.
November 27, 2017
When you consider Amazon’s $13.4-billion acquisition of Whole Foods, think evolution, not revolution, says InvenTrust CEO Tom McGuinness.
November 21, 2017
Retail has gone from big-box real estate, offering everything for everyone, to smaller footprints targeting customers through data-driven marketing. Thanks, Amazon!
November 15, 2017
The “repeal and replace” attempts at healthcare reform haven’t displaced investor confidence, given the ongoing strength of medical office fundamentals.
November 14, 2017
The road to a 20% reduction in energy usage is built slowly, says InvenTrust’s Neil Soskin. Nevertheless, the rewards are quick in coming.
October 30, 2017
Despite a slight dip in job growth for September, the steady increase in employment has helped fuel the retail market. Stable interest rates haven’t hurt either.
October 26, 2017
Results showed a continuing trend of solid performance—and growth—for the sector.
October 19, 2017
LOS ANGELES--No matter the time, the current point in the economic cycle or the area of discipline--be it investment, capital markets, brokerage or…
September 20, 2017
There’s much going on inside the Beltway that will impact the commercial real estate industry, no sector more than multifamily. One RED Capital insider lays out the prospects in this exclusive Q&A.
September 19, 2017
Changes are happening as office tenants look for “experience” and retailers bow to technology.
September 18, 2017
The affordable housing sector is in financial crisis. And this year, it seems the crisis is becoming more chaotic. In the midst of chaos, creativity in the approach of funding is what you need.
September 13, 2017
The days of quantitative easing are over, and the Federal Reserve is now looking to trim its balance sheet. Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation’s William Hughes explains how this will impact commercial real estate.
August 15, 2017
The old adage about rising tides lifting all boats applies to the current cycle in both single- and multifamily housing segments, according to Institutional Property Advisors’ August Research Brief.
July 24, 2017
New shopping patterns translate directly to the need for more warehousing . . . a trend good for the industrial market, as Marcus & Millichap’s National Industrial Overview states.
July 17, 2017
Multifamily is the perennial darling of the CRE industry. But a deeper dive shows a major gap in specific markets between supply and demand. NorthMarq Capital’s Melissa Marcolini Quinn offers a mortgage banking perspective.
July 12, 2017
. . . And how it will impact the multifamily market. That’s the focus of this exclusive Q&A with RED Capital Group’s (RED) Dan Hogan.
June 15, 2017
CALABASAS, CA—A slight weakness in absorption and a bit too much construction made for a softer first quarter. But it’s only a snapshot of an otherwise continually strong multifamily market, says John Sebree of Marcus & Millichap.
June 09, 2017
LAS VEGAS—If you think of this New York City borough as little more than landfills and a route to Jersey, well, think again. Douglas Elliman’s Faith Consolo tells GlobeSt.com that there’s change coming.
June 08, 2017
CHICAGO—Transwestern’s Marc Imrem, fresh from RECon, talks us through the paths to follow—and those to avoid—in the net lease market.
June 08, 2017
LAS VEGAS—If the broader real estate industry, beyond retail, is facing issues, they revolve more around inventory than they do anything happening in the economy or in Washington, DC. So says CCIM 2017 president Robin Webb, CCIM, in this exclusive video interview from RECon 2017.
June 07, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Pure-play e-commerce, for all the buzz, is still less than 10% of the total retail market. But really, we all know where it’s going. So how can brick-and-mortar and web-sales play nicely? Listen to the senior executives of Westwood Financial, from this exclusive video interview from RECon 2017.
June 06, 2017
HOUSTON—If you think cult retail involves strange midnight rituals, you’ve got a lot to learn.
June 06, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Are you curating your retail environment? Shane Garrison says it’s key to RPAI’s performance. This exclusive RECon 2017 video interview provides some definitions.
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