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Carrie Rossenfeld is a reporter for the San Diego and Orange County markets on GlobeSt.com and a contributor to Real Estate Forum. She was a trade-magazine and newsletter editor in New York City before moving to Southern California to become a freelance writer and editor for magazines, books and websites. Rossenfeld has written extensively on topics including commercial real estate, running a medical practice, intellectual-property licensing and giftware. She has edited books about profiting from real estate and has ghostwritten a book about starting a home-based business.
SAN DIEGO—Retailers see San Diego as a strong growth market, as reflected in new store openings and total retail vacancies reducing to the lowest level since the recession, M&M's John Vorsheck tells Globest.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> Q2 look at the sector.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA—Owners looking to upgrade senior-housing communities are changing both the functionality and aesthetics of common areas as residents' preferences shift, C&W's Michael Kane tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Landscaping is one of the most impactful elements of a development, yet it often gets underplayed in the budget, Lifescapes' Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs tells Globest.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> look at a major South Korean project.
SAN FRANCISCO—The top retail properties in each market are leasing strongly, but other centers in secondary or tertiary locations continue to lose shoppers and tenants, Colliers' Andrew Nelson tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.
IRVINE, CA—Chinese buyers invested almost $5 billion in US real estate in 2014. Auction.com's Rick Sharga tells GlobeSt.com exclusively what attracts them to this market and what they seek in their real estate investments.
SAN DIEGO—Although the industry is moving in a 'green' direction, the jury is still out on whether a LEED-certified property has more value than one that's not, Burnham-Moores' Vivek Sah tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.
TUSTIN, CA—Projects like Miracle Manor, which caters to families with children battling life-threatening illnesses, are sorely needed in the subsidized-housing realm, IREM president Michael Brown and program CEO Autumn Strier tell GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.
IRVINE, CA—Properties in and near Millennial-friendly core business districts of secondary cities represent value-add potential, Sperry Van Ness' Solomon Poretsky tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> look at value-add opportunities.
SAN DIEGO—Companies used to be located near where their CEOs lived; now they are locating where the talent wants to be, CBRE's Matt Carlson tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> look at the Downtown San Diego real estate market.
LAKE FOREST, CA—LEED certification is more feasible in California than anywhere else, Healthy Buildings' Alicia Chu tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> story about the first LEED-Platinum buildings in Orange County.

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From Altus Group
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From Buildout, Inc.
Your listing emails are falling flat in crowded inboxes. This guide reveals 10 essential habits from top-performing brokers to help you create emails that cut through the noise, drive real engagement, and move deals forward faster.
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From Placer.ai
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From Buildout, Inc.
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Download Resource
From MRI Software
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Download Resource
From MRI Software
AI promises to revolutionize real estate, but many firms are left disappointed. This guide reveals why your AI strategy might be failing and provides a clear roadmap to fix it, turning technology hype into tangible results.
Download Resource
From JLL Technology Solutions
Many CRE organizations rely on outdated maintenance approaches that drive up costs and downtime risk. This guide outlines how to replace traditional methods with predictive asset intelligence to anticipate failures and optimize operations.
Download Resource
From MRI Software
This 2026 multifamily report compiles insights from 700+ CRE professionals on the most consequential market trends shaping the sector today, including AI adoption, fraud prevention and their role in operations.
Download Resource
From National Apartment Association
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Download Resource
From National Apartment Association
After a volatile 2025, the multifamily housing market is entering a year of transition. This outlook defines the key economic and market factors affecting the rental industry, from supply shifts to regional performance.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
Return-to-office mandates have their limits. This report dives into the data to reveal how convenience-driven behaviors are truly impacting office recovery, and CRE professionals can best adapt.
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From MRI Software
The PropTech market is full of noise and exaggerated claims in the AI era. This guide helps you cut through the hype, ask the right questions, and invest in solutions that truly deliver on their promises with a step-by-step approach.
Download Resource
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From Buildout, Inc.
Is "operational drag" from disconnected tools costing your brokerage? This audit reveals 8 hidden signs you're losing margin and provides a clear path to streamline your deal lifecycle from prospecting to close.
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From MRI Software
Fraud and bad debt are rising threats for multifamily operators. With AI-powered schemes and economic instability, the risks are higher than ever. This research report from the NAA reveals how the industry is fighting back to protect its assets.
Download Resource
From Altus Group
In today's complex commercial real estate market, uncertainty creates significant risk. This guide provides a framework for trustworthy financial due diligence, helping you make better deal decisions, mitigate risks, and avoid costly mistakes.
Download Resource
From Buildout, Inc.
Your listing emails are falling flat in crowded inboxes. This guide reveals 10 essential habits from top-performing brokers to help you create emails that cut through the noise, drive real engagement, and move deals forward faster.
Download Resource
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Download Resource