National

Expect Rent Collection Challenges Through the End of the Year

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Commercial tenants will likely experience payment issues through the end of the year, and much longer if there is a second wave.

Features  

The CARES Act is Positioning Healthcare Real Estate for a Bright Future

Les Shaver |

One observer sees a lot of pent-up medical demand.

Lowe Launches New Retail Repositioning Platform

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Retail reVision is a strategic initiative to assess and reposition retail properties, led by EVP Joel K. Mayer.

Features  

In a Post-Pandemic World Apartments Will Need Greater Connectivity

Les Shaver |

Broadband and energy demands have been turned upside down.

Research  

The Unemployment Picture Is Worse Than You Think

ALM Staff |

Think tank Economic Policy Institute warns that the unemployment rates is actually far higher, and could escalate unless Congress takes action.

Analysis  

Recent COVID-19 Surge Clouds Business Outlook

R. Robin McDonald |

The dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases — especially in Texas, Florida and Arizona — is forcing businesses with a large public component either to pause reopenings or close again.

Analysis  

Single-Tenant, Triple Net-Lease Properties Are 'Essential 'Investment During Pandemic

Thomas Phillips |

"International investors that in the past focused on portfolio transactions are now hunting for one-off, net-lease logistics buildings."

Analysis  

Pandemic Gives Grocers Opportunity to Rethink Price Points

Ross Todd |

A new report calls for grocery store owners to take “bold steps” to eliminate poorly performing promotions and focus on items that consumers really care about.

Research  

Multifamily Rental Payments Show Slight Decrease in July

Pearl Wu |

According to NMHC, 77.4 % of households who live in apartments paid partial or full rent by July 6.

Features  

Will Virtual Inspections Become a Standard?

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Virtual inspections have helped to move transactions during the pandemic, but they likely won’t be a long-term change.