Commentary

There is such a high level of uncertainty at the moment, that any forecast for a project needs a wide best and worst case scenario.

Icons earn their designations for reason. For one that survived being climbed by a 60-ton ape, even big competition is of little consequence.

QSRs have continued to sell at a lower cap rates than the single tenant net lease average.

The economics are in favor of the small-box retailer, having to spend less on your lease rate means you can spend more on marketing, inventory management, customer management and of course less staffing.

There is an overwhelming amount of capital available to startups that are out to revolutionize real estate. 

CRE should see a continuation of good times for at least the next year, and capital should remain available and reasonably priced.

Welcome to the Silver Anniversary issue of Real Estate Forum's Women of Influence.

Upgrades and redesigns don't come cheap, and owners of older office buildings need to be nimble, flexible and creative to level to playing field.