Alexandra Both
Surprisingly Strong 2017 for Manhattan’s Office Market
Despite initial doubt, 2017 turned out to be a record year for the office sector, noted Cushman & Wakefield’s Louis D’Avanzo. He discussed his expectations for the upcoming year, as a wave of new supply is set to hit the market.
Redeveloping Malls: An $8B Trend
A recent study by JLL shows that mall owners are investing billions in renovating their assets to meet the needs of the modern consumer. While these projects come with risks, the report makes a case for their rewards.
Next Steps for Health Care
As patients’ needs change and technology advances, health-care developments are adapting. Mainstreet Group’s Zeke Turner considers how the health-care real estate sector is shifting—and attracting investors along the way.
Friedman Integrated to Manage Historic Ford Building
The office tower is Detroit’s second oldest skyscraper. The building changed ownership twice this year, according to public records.
The Story of a Local Lender With Double-Digit Yields
Broadmark Capital’s president discussed the lending market, its challenges and how the company managed to maintain average annualized returns of 11 percent or more since its inception in 2010.
CRE Financing: More Regulation, Non-Bank Lending
Triple Net Financial’s Brandon Johnson weighs in on the challenges in commercial real estate financing, the impact of regulations on potential growth and which markets are still ripe for retail development.
The Benefits of Investing in Contaminated Sites
Developing on environmentally contaminated sites might seem like a complicated investment strategy, but the high rate of return can make it worthwhile. Winefield & Associates’ Matt Winefield and Partner Engineering and Science’s Frank Romeo share their insights on how to make these projects successful.
First Look at the $500M Willis Tower Redevelopment
Blackstone and Equity Office are bringing the former Sears Tower into the 21st century with a mega-makeover that will turn the iconic office building into a modern workspace with leisure amenities, technology and experiential dining.
Lincoln Park Plaza Finds New Owner
The shopping center is mostly vacant, but the new owner plans to reposition the 176,000-square-foot property. Friedman Integrated’s Rich Deptula represented both the seller and the buyer in this transaction.
Future Forecasts: Top Executives Size Up CRE Predictions
From disruptive technology to the role of sustainability, there have been numerous prognostications regarding the evolution of the real estate industry. While the market can be unpredictable, industry experts have often been able to sense major shifts before they occurred, allowing them to prepare for changing conditions.