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Capital Ideas: Trump’s Gift to the Office Market

With the stroke of a Sharpie, our new president may have touched off a turnaround.

Kevin MacKenzie of JLL Capital Markets

Why the CRE Liquidity Outlook Is Robust

JLL’s Kevin MacKenzie on encouraging signals from Q4 2024 that bode well for 2025.

Tal Seder of Sabal Investments

5 Promising Opportunities in an Uncertain Market

There are attractive avenues for CRE investors to pursue, writes Tal Seder of Sabal Investment Holdings, though some are not for the faint of heart.

Sandy Hamby of MOCA Systems

Avoiding Delays in Large Construction Projects: 6 Tips

These ideas will help you save time and money, says Sandy Hamby of MOCA Systems.

Makenna Peter of JLL Capital Markets

SoCal Industrial Market’s Comeback Story

Today’s value reset is tomorrow’s golden opportunity, writes JLL’s Makenna Peter.

Melissa Che of Fitch Ratings

What’s Ahead for CMBS in 2025?

Fitch Ratings’ Melissa Che on how moderating (but still high) interest rates will impact securitized loan products.

Adam Johnson of NAI Hiffman

Interest Rates Are Still High. Now What?

Investors can wait around for more rate cuts from the Fed or they can adjust to the new rate environment, writes Adam Johnson of NAI Hiffman.

Daniel Levison

Capturing Equity in Industrial Buildings

CRE Holdings’ Daniel Levison on why this is an ideal time for businesses to consider sale-leasebacks.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

For REITs, More Bright Spots Ahead in ’25 

Fitch’s Chris Wimmer on why the rating agency has changed its outlook for the sector.

Daniel Herrold of Northmarq

Adapting Retail Real Estate to New Consumer Demands

Understanding the revolution in shopping is the key to investment success, according to Northmarq’s Daniel Herrold.