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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.
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
The nature of work is changing, and that’s not just a tech thing. One expert on the subject believes that those managers who don’t recognize the changes taking place around them are traveling a road to irrelevance.
September 14, 2018
“When a shopper gets into the car, they need to think of our shopping center first.” That’s a strategy worked best at Federal Realty by a close union of asset and property managers, says Federal’s Bryan Furze.
September 12, 2018
Traditional leases alone aren’t enough to serve today’s corporate occupiers, say the folks of CBRE. Agility in its approach to space serves the tenant (and their employees) best--which means it serves the landlord as well.
September 07, 2018
It’s all about customer experience in the office environment today. What’s more, you needn’t break the bank to provide it and keep your occupants happy.
September 06, 2018
An unprecedented economic expansion and a millennial workforce endeared to the CBD continues to feed multifamily demand. Now all we need is for the development community to keep pace.
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
“We’re busier than ever,” says Christina Snyder, one of three CORFAC brokers lending their views to this exclusive RECon video. But that doesn’t prevent the trio from sharing some words of advice.
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
Now might be an excellent time to take a fresh look at multifamily acquisitions. It’s just one of the potential opportunities discussed in this exclusive interview with PNC Real Estate.
May 09, 2018
If a brick-and-mortar store can compete with online shops based on convenience and price and evolve to stay ahead of consumer demand, there’s a good chance they can avoid extinction, says this InvenTrust senior executive.
May 03, 2018
How does a property management company succeed? IREM past president Joe Greenblatt, CPM, provides answers about the modern definition of leadership—which extend far beyond the realm of property management.
May 02, 2018
The grapevine is getting anxious. Talk of a downturn — albeit short and shallow — is growing. Michael Podboy of InvenTrust says the company’s portfolio is prepared.
May 01, 2018
Watershed moments in commercial real estate separate the wheat from the chaff. Those that survive, thrive. That, in a nutshell, is The Inland Real Estate Group’s story.
April 30, 2018
Extended growth cycle points to continued hotel sector momentum. New research from Marcus & Millichap offers their outlook for hospitality investors.
April 25, 2018
In this day of dwindling foot traffic in the face of rising online sales, brokers need to go the next step to ensure their clients’ brick-and-mortar success.
April 19, 2018
It will take creativity, but the affordable housing crisis is one that will not be ignored by lenders, investors or developers. Besides, tax credits may not be the sector’s biggest issue.
April 12, 2018
There’s a lot of good news in the outlook for product distribution in the Southeast US. But that’s not to say the market doesn’t have its challenges.
April 09, 2018
The economy is still strong, but factors are encouraging investors and occupiers to remain nimble.
April 02, 2018
Transitioning from a property management career into asset management can be done. But it’s not necessarily a smooth transition, according to IREM consultant Dustin Read.
March 26, 2018
Demand remains strong in the sector, but “aggressive development” is a dynamic that bears watching, says Marcus & Millichap.
March 05, 2018
It’s a totally cyclical movement, but the industrial market around Seattle is seeking--and finding--development gold in secondary and tertiary markets.
February 28, 2018
Banks in the United States are collaborating in a new way to bring financial networks into the 21st century. PNC is one of the banks on the leading edge.
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
It’s not enough simply to go to the growth cities to realize your own expansion. There are nuances to the job market that InvenTrust is tapping into.
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.
June 06, 2017
NEW YORK CITY—At this late stage in the cycle, and as the country waits for a new tax structure, there are headwinds to contend with. But the right project will still get lots of love. So say the executives of PNC Real Estate.
June 05, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Transformation. That’s the operative word in retail redevelopment these days, as Sandy Sigal explains in this RECon video interview.
June 05, 2017
LAS VEGAS—You won't find many people on the show floor of RECon who buy into the bad retail news. But the empty spaces left from the recent string of high-profile shutterings are unavoidable. That spells opportunity, as three CORFAC International executives attest in this exclusive video interview.
June 02, 2017
LAS VEGAS—”Be distinct or be extinct.” That’s TR Gregory’s philosophy of retail development. The GPI Cos.’ executive says it drives his latest project, Sycamore Hills in Claremont, CA. But how?
June 02, 2017
WALNUT CREEK, CA—Millennials won’t always stick to their walk-to-work ways. That’s good news for mall owners and retailers, says Transwestern’s Brian Landes.
June 01, 2017
LAS VEGAS—In a sense, you could say San Bernardino County is a hotbed of youth. As a result, incoming retail—drawn in large part by County incentives, play to that market, says County official Reg Javier.
June 01, 2017
LAS VEGAS--That’s the advice from InvenTrust’s Tom McGuinness and Michael Podboy, as they join GlobeSt.com for this exclusive RECon video interview. And yes, they demonstrate how they’re practicing what they preach.
May 31, 2017
LAS VEGAS—In this exclusive video interview from RECon 2017, Inland’s Joe Cosenza tells us where his best bets are for shopping center investment, region by region. Hint--there aren’t too many he doesn’t like. But what’s a “Grocerant?”
May 31, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Can you tell the difference between retail and industrial? It’s getting tougher, and in this video interview from RECon 2017, Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester scouts the shifting landscape between traditional retail and distribution.
May 30, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Yes, there’s some trouble in retail, but not all retail, and smart stores thrive. So says Lee and Associates Mark Kapnick. But why does he say, “Food users to the rescue?”
May 30, 2017
LAS VEGAS—Fresh from their annual Retail Trends press conference at RECon, Marcus & Millichap’s Hessam Nadji and Bill Rose set the record straight on the retail outlook.
May 26, 2017
LAS VEGAS--That was the message delivered by Marcus & Millichap president and CEO Hessam Nadji during RECon 2017. For retail practitioners, it is the beacon through a cloudy, uncertain period.
May 23, 2017
NEW YORK CITY—In an exclusive interview with GlobeSt.com, CBRE’s Mike Lafitte says traditional approaches to meeting client demand simply don’t cut it anymore.
May 18, 2017
OAK BROOK, IL—That’s the advice from Shane Garrison of RPAI. Like Mark Twain’s death (at least before he died), news of retail’s demise is greatly exaggerated.
May 16, 2017
OAK BROOK, IL--Big Data or Big Brother? Yes, says RPAI’s Maria Pope Toliopoulos, but the benefits of modern customer tracking can’t be denied. Big Data is less like Big Brother and more like Moneyball.
May 12, 2017
OAK BROOK, IL--Maybe it’s experience. Maybe it’s a natural optimism. Maybe it’s both. But Inland’s Joe Cosenza doesn’t flinch in up times or (the inevitable) down times.
May 10, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS—The retail market is being changed by millennials? Not so fast, says Lee & Associates' Scot Courtney.
May 09, 2017
CALABASAS, CA—Despite an investor recalibration in the wake of rising interest rates, the net-leased sector is riding a wave of consumer confidence, according to Marcus & Millichap’s Bill Rose.
May 08, 2017
OAK BROOK, IL—Inland chief Joe Cosenza says that, unlike the Biblical Jericho, retail’s walls are not (literally or figuratively) coming down.
May 01, 2017
TEMECULA, CA—Don’t believe everything you read about the threat of e-commerce. A deeper dive into the numbers reveals some interesting truths.
April 20, 2017
CALABASAS, CA—The economy supports continued growth in the national hospitality sector, says Marcus & Millichap. A deeper dive reveals pockets of concern, but expansion is still the theme for 2017.
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