SARASOTA, FL—In order to move forward, commercial real estate networks need to leverage their competitive advantages, write David J. Matthes and Lowell Kuehn in this EXCLUSIVE commentary.

Canada's regulatory and liability landscape is less black and white than the Innocent Landowner requirements in the US, and thorough due diligence is arguably even more critical to adequately protect against losses and liabilities when investing in Canada. Nicole Shelton discusses the local nuances those investing across the border should be aware of.

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The student housing sector continues to gain investor interest and attract new developers. With growing demand and enrollment at an all-time high, we can expect positive things as we approach 2016. But what lies beyond that? What are the biggest risk factors and opportunities? Are tier one markets overbuilt? How are student housing professionals adjusting their strategies? The sector's biggest names gather to discuss what's driving their success, how they see the business and what's next for the student housing market from a national perspective.

With labor shortages across the US, other sources of cheap labor decreasing and construction costs rising, will scheduling delays deliver late beds in 2015 and 2016? How can we deal with the issue of late deliveries positively and proactively and what are the different strategies for handling these challenges in the future? Gain the insights you need to make smart decisions and learn from previous inaccuracies. Hear from educated and experienced professionals on this red hot topic.

The list of investors bidding for student housing assets is growing from high-net worth individuals, institutions, private equity fund managers and foreign players. Find out what debt and equity capital is looking for in the market and how you can benefit from future opportunities. Hear from the experts on the latest trends, where cap rates will go, where terms are, and what it is takes to get a deal done.

AUSTIN—ECR has announced a new tenant for Park Central, a three-story, 115,000-square-foot. class A office building in North Austin.

AUSTIN—Interest is high for The Independent, the 58-story, 370-unit tower under construction in downtown Austin.