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Paul Bubny is managing editor of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. He has been reporting on business since 1988 and on commercial real estate since 2007. He is based at ALM Real Estate Media Group's offices in New York City.
BOSTON—A bullish outlook on the state of the local economy and commercial real estate prevailed among the experts who assembled for the first RealShare event held here since the downturn.
SAN FRANCISCO—In a recent CNBC interview, Marcus & Millichap's chief strategy officer said the industry is enjoying “a very steady but impressive recovery.”
NEW YORK CITY—Debt yields for some recent single-family rental transactions have been well below what Freddie Mac K Series deals can achieve, according to Fitch Ratings.
BOSTON—“Now that we're doing well, how do we push to do even better?” That's the question John Barros, the keynote speaker at RealShare Boston on Tuesday, has been tasked with answering as the city's first-ever economic development chief.
MATTHEWS, NC—The dollar-store retailer cited the same basic concern in rejecting Dollar General's sweetened $80/share bid as it had expressed toward DG's initial offer: antitrust considerations.
NEW YORK CITY—Led by a troubled portfolio of five retail properties, the delinquency rate ticked up six basis points in August, according to Trepp data.
BOSTON—PivotDesk has brought the concept to more than two dozen markets, including Boston's Innovation District; the company's Alex Newmann will discuss the platform at RealShare Boston next week.
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN—Along with bumping up its per-share offer by $1.50, Dollar General on Tuesday threatened to take its proposal directly to Family Dollar shareholders if the board rejected it.
TRUCKEE, CA—The impact of moderating home price growth will be felt in many areas, notably consumer confidence, Clear Capital's Alex Villacorta tells GlobeSt.com.
NEW YORK CITY—Currently a portfolio company of DRA Advisors, Capital Automotive was co-founded as a REIT by David S. Kay, now president of American Realty Capital Properties.