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Commentary

The CEO Landscape: Diversity in Reverse        

Anthony J. LoPinto | August 09, 2018

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi’s departure is one in a string of high-profile women who have recently left the ranks of S&P 500 C-Suite.

News

Related, Carpenters Unions Hail New Partnership, Building Trades Counter with Union-Busting Charge

John Jordan | August 09, 2018

The deal reached between Related and the UBC and NYCDCC will be initially implemented on the 2.9-million-square-foot 50 Hudson Yards office tower project.

Research

Seattle Renters Take the Biggest Wallet Hits

Lisa Brown | August 08, 2018

The local job market and Seattle’s appeal to Millennials are the two pillars that will continue to support the extraordinary demand for rental housing in one of the most active US multifamily markets.

News

Silicon Valley Retail Space is Aging Out

Lisa Brown | August 07, 2018

Market Park San Jose, the $2.5 billion 120-acre mixed-use development, is rapidly taking shape to fill the retail void and will be the largest transit-oriented development in Silicon Valley when completed.

Residents Flock to Urban Areas But Supply Lags

Lisa Brown | August 07, 2018

Seattle’s tech boom shows no signs of slowing down, with companies buying entire blocks of space amid very low cap rates, yet housing is not keeping up with demand, says H. Pike Oliver of Urbanexus.

SoCal Top Growth Market in US for Tech Labor

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 06, 2018

Los Angeles has the fastest growing tech labor force in the country, up 12.3% in the last two years, while Orange County’s tech labor force grew by 10.6% in two years.

How Companies Are Curating a “Cool Culture”

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 06, 2018

Company culture has become integral to attracting ad retaining top talent, but how do you create a winning company culture?

News

Time Waste and Labor Plague Many Industries

Lisa Brown | August 06, 2018

Non-optimal activities, limited technology use and labor issues continue to plague the construction and logistics industries, with the former accounting for $177.5 billion in US labor costs per year.

The Leadership Issue

Sule Aygoren | August 05, 2018

Our third annual installment of the top leaders in the commercial real estate industry, as decided by the people who work for and with them.

2018's Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate

Sule Aygoren | August 05, 2018

John Combs, RiverRock Real Estate Group When we go through the applications for our Best Bosses of the Year awards, there are a few qualities we keep…

CRE's Best Bosses 2018: The Maestros

Sule Aygoren | August 05, 2018

Decades of experience, innovative thinking put to work, multiple success stories and well-earned expertise on the industry battlefield have allowed these leaders to hone their skills and earn become grandmasters of the CRE game.

CRE's Best Bosses 2018: The Spark Plugs

Sule Aygoren | August 05, 2018

Call it determination, charisma, ambition or simple chutzpa—these individuals make things happen against all odds. It’s little wonder then, that they’re among the most enterprising leaders on this year’s list.

CRE's Best Bosses 2018: The Good Guys

Sule Aygoren | August 05, 2018

Be it through their dedication to their employees, the broader CRE community or general social causes, these leaders’ efforts go toward making the world—and the industry—a better place.

Leadership Best Practices: Mind the Gap

Brian J. Rogal | August 05, 2018

As the world around them evolves, CRE firms are making conscious efforts to not only bridge demographic and cultural gaps, but to also attract diverse talent and better reflect the communities in which they operate.

Real Estate Southwest: Goodbye, Wildcatter Days

Lisa Brown | August 05, 2018

There is nary a sector that isn’t bursting at the seams in most of the regions of the Southwest.

Is Phoenix Becoming a Tech Hub?

Kelsi Maree Borland | August 02, 2018

The market has added 12,650 tech jobs in the last five years and with a tech job base that makes up 4% of total employment, the market is now ranked #15 for tech jobs.

News Thought Leadership

Colliers NJ Names Avison Young Exec to Replace Simon as EMD

Steve Lubetkin | August 02, 2018

"With Dennis, we are getting a seasoned real estate executive with decades of experience in managing brokerage firms, specifically within the New Jersey market,” says David Amsterdam, Colliers president - investments, leasing and eastern region.

Commentary

Quiet Skies

Anthony J. LoPinto | July 31, 2018

Over the weekend the TSA’s cover was blown by the Boston Globe when it reported that ordinary citizens are being followed onto flights and observed…

News

B6 Hires Executive Managing Director of New Jersey Operations

Betsy Kim | July 31, 2018

David A. Simon leaves executive managing director position at Colliers International to join Paul Massey’s newly formed investment sales and capital advisory brokerage firm.

News Research

DiNapoli Says NYC’s Finances Remain Strong

John Jordan | July 30, 2018

The city projects budget gaps of $3.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2020, $2.9 billion in Fiscal Year 2021 and $2.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2022.

Research

Atlanta Makes Top Ten In CBRE’s Tech Talent Report

Steve Lubetkin | July 27, 2018

Atlanta grew its tech talent pool at the third fastest pace of all 50 markets, increasing by 34.7% in the last five years.

Can the Employment Rate Get Any Better?

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 26, 2018

With unemployment at record lows, it is unlikely that unemployment will inch down any further, but expanding companies will have a hard time finding talent.

News

L&L Appoints New Managing Director and Head of Capital Raising

Betsy Kim | July 26, 2018

The addition of Patrick Connell comes at a time of growth for the company, following L&L’s creation of L&L MAG with MaryAnne Gilmartin.

REIT Executive Compensation Rose 7% in 2017

Erika Morphy | July 25, 2018

2018 was the first proxy season for CEO pay-ratio disclosure and the results show a significant variance in pay levels for REITs.

A Peek into Dock 72 at Brooklyn Navy Yard: Image Slideshow

Betsy Kim | July 25, 2018

A special preview goes behind-the-scenes of the $400 million, 675,000 square-foot office building that’s a critical part of the economic redevelopment on Brooklyn’s waterfront.

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Next Downturn

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 25, 2018

Stream Realty Partners is heading into an expansion phase, and Martin Pupil, who is leading the charge, says that if a downturn happens, it will only accelerate growth.

Dense Housing, Office, Hotels All Under Construction

Lisa Brown | July 25, 2018

In this EXCLUSIVE, Shelley Doran discusses how Silicon Valley embraces building innovation, sustainability, wellness and future space-use applications, which require advanced building techniques.

Commentary

Kumbaya

Anthony J. LoPinto | July 24, 2018

Team play and collaboration are buzz words that have been the standard by which most companies have built their organizational strategy. Taken to an extreme, collaboration causes stress, frustration and inefficiencies.

The Future of Real Estate Brokerages

Betsy Kim | July 24, 2018

B6 CEO Paul Massey and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin share their views on changes that the brokerage industry needs.

Research

Research: MF Development Has Bigger Impact on Schools Than Believed

Steve Lubetkin | July 24, 2018

The study provides critical data to better inform decision-making for the public and private sectors alike.

Research

Studies: Mass Transit Driving Atlanta Office Development

Steve Lubetkin | July 24, 2018

MARTA drives $1.4 billion in annual economic activity and supports nearly 25,000 jobs, according to the Cushman & Wakefield report.

News

Slowing Multifamily Delivery Doesn’t Mute Demand

Lisa Brown | July 23, 2018

Tariffs and other trade-related concerns have created price pressures on new development due to increased input costs, but a positive outlook remains for the Houston metro, with a strong hiring spread.

News

Life Science Accelerator IndieBio to Open in NYC in 2019

Betsy Kim | July 20, 2018

IndieBio is receiving $25 million in state support to boost life science start-ups and the local economy.

News

Thornton Tomasetti Creates Three New Strategic Positions

Betsy Kim | July 20, 2018

The international engineering firm appointed four executives in management, technology and quality assurance roles.

Fed’s Beige Book Highlights Lack of Skilled Workers

Erika Morphy | July 19, 2018

In one case a developer said it was using drones to survey property to make up for the lack of skilled workers.

Investors Hit Mach 1 Timing for Multifamily Assets

Lisa Brown | July 18, 2018

Some properties are being sold within two years, and this quick timing was evident with 12 apartment communities that recently sold in North Texas totaling 3,200 units valued at $275 million.

Commentary

CRE’s Emerging Drug Problem

Anthony J. LoPinto | July 17, 2018

Amazon’s long-rumored entrée into the prescription business recently became a reality. It’s clear that the real estate industry will soon find itself with a major drug problem.

Transwestern: NJ Office Rents Rebound, Newark Tops $30/SF

Steve Lubetkin | July 17, 2018

The market’s diversity was on display during the quarter, as companies from various industries, including retail, manufacturing, life sciences, insurance and telecommunications, signed large office leases, say Transwestern's Matthew McDonough and Matthew Dolly.

Twilio Expands Footprint With Atlanta Office

Steve Lubetkin | July 17, 2018

Atlanta was an attractive expansion site for Twilio for a number of reasons including a thriving tech community and a deep talent pool says Doug Barnes, director of commercial sales, South East.

News

Florida’s Economy Hits ‘Historic’ $1-Trillion Milestone

John Jordan | July 16, 2018

Dr. Jerry Parrish, Florida Chamber Foundation chief economist, who forecasted earlier this year that Florida would reach the new $1-trillion economy threshold sometime in 2018, says the milestone was achieved last week. He notes that Florida is adding $2.74 billion each day to the state’s GDP.

Behind L.A.’s Most Revolutionary Projects

Kelsi Maree Borland | July 16, 2018

Martha Welborne is working with HR&A Advisors to work on Los Angeles’ most transformative projects.

Wendy Silverstein Resigns from New York REIT

Betsy Kim | July 13, 2018

Leaving her posts as president, CEO and board member, Silverstein is reportedly in talks with WeWorks, as the REIT sells one of its last remaining assets, the Viceroy Hotel.

Middle-Market Digest

Middle Market Digest – The Northeast

Steve Lubetkin | July 13, 2018

A roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

Cantor’s Matt Brody Joins Savills Studley

Erika Morphy | July 13, 2018

“Capital Markets continues to be an active and vital piece of our business as we expand our footprint into new regions globally.”

Thought Leadership

Jobs Report Looks Positive for CRE

Brian J. Rogal | July 13, 2018

Trade wars, tariffs and rising interest rates make the picture more complicated, but the eight-year expansion continues.

Diridon Station Area to Become Innovation Hub

Lisa Brown | July 12, 2018

Platform 16 is aligned with the Diridon Station Area plan’s to integrate open space, transportation and development to meet the needs of the region’s technology/business community and its employees.

Commentary

Mixing Up the Melting Pot

Anthony J. LoPinto | July 11, 2018

Underlying the dramatic changes on the national political front are seismic demographic shifts that will continue to impact not only the political scene, but also social and business issues.

Tech Fueling Downtown Office Market

Brian J. Rogal | July 11, 2018

The city’s youthful and talented labor pool is what brings the firms downtown.

JLL Recruits Google Exec For New Position

Erika Morphy | July 11, 2018

Vinay Goel will be marshalling JLL’s tech resources to developing new products in his role as Chief Digital Product Officer.

Event Coverage

Retail Woes Are Not all About Amazon

Lisa Brown | July 11, 2018

There are structural issues in retail that are driving today’s wave of consolidations, i.e., the US is over-retailed with the most retail space per capita, 25 square foot per person, GlobeSt.com learns in this EXCLUSIVE.