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James Maddox

Moving Forward—Finally!

The long-anticipated rate cuts have finally begun to materialize, but lenders have already been pricing them in, according to Avison Young’s Jay Maddox.

Jonathan Hipp

Are 721 Exchanges the 1031 of 2024?

One key advantage of the UPREIT structure is the diversification it offers, writes Avison Young’s Jonathan Hipp.

Carrie Shagat and Steve Klett

How to Navigate Real Estate Impairment

Carrie Shagat and Steve Klett of Moss Adams on understanding the impacts of changing conditions and increased risks on property values.

Therese Fitzgerald

Capital Ideas: Ready, Set, Cut!

The Fed’s announcement on interest rates today could be the start of something big for CRE.

Megan Abraham

What Female Leaders Know That Helps Businesses Succeed

When women lead, values follow, writes Megan Abraham, CEO of The Goldie Initiative.

Kehvon Thomas

Bridging the Funding Gap for Retail

iBorrow’s Kehvon Thomas on why private capital providers are less reluctant to serve the sector than banks are.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

Shopping Center REITs Are Making a Comeback

Despite perceptions to the contrary, more stores opened than closed in the past three years, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.

Tony Kaufmann

Office Finance Freeze Begins Slow Thaw

Improved leasing is giving borrowers some hope, observes Gantry’s Tony Kaufmann.

Alon Lagstein

Single-Tenant Net Leases: Buyer Beware

Carlton Fields’ Alon Lagstein on precautions to take before diving into these ventures.

John Huguenard

Shallow Bay Industrial’s Deep Potential

JLL’s John Huguenard on why investors should consider this fast-growing sector.