Despite being one unified city for more than a century, Brooklyn and Manhattan can each operate largely as viable, independent ecosystems, writes GFI Realty's Michael Weiser in this EXCLUSIVE commentary.

Along with construction defect, environmental and breach of contract claims, real estate professionals should not lose sight of the risk of a more complex and less intuitive type of litigation: securities fraud, write attorneys John C. Amabile and Brian S. Cromwell in this EXCLUSIVE commentary.

Is it time to look at microhospitals? Robert Garcia of Transwestern says the new healthcare alternative merits a look in this EXCLUSIVE column for GlobeSt.com.

Contrary to some expectations, recent interest rate hikes have not slowed down commercial mortgage lending, writes Berkadia's Ernie Katai in this EXCLUSIVE commentary.

"While we are very proud of the communities our partners have created, we've realized that the success of these developments ultimately rests on the social systems they offer."

NEW YORK CITY—For developers new to the game, there are many considerations in structuring joint venture relationships in a manner that is both legally and fiscally beneficial to them and their money partners, Cole Schotz attorneys write in this EXCLUSIVE commentary.

DALLAS—While lower-echelon malls are becoming obsolete, well-located malls that adapt and diversify stand a good chance of surviving if not thriving, writes BBG CEO Chris Roach in this EXCUSIVEcommentary.

Here is a roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.