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Being Heard: Developing from the Inside Out

November 30, 2023

If real estate developers overlook or fail to adequately engage with a community’s unique needs and historical context, the effects can be deleterious. The most effective developments get to the heart of resolving economic disparities and transforming lives. These developers treat community members as true partners, not bystanders or obstacles. Even for developers with the best intentions, this is easier said than done.

Adaptive Reuse: Examining the Viability of Conversions

November 27, 2023

Adaptive reuse architecture presents a creative and specialized challenge. Understanding basic concepts of conversions is critically important for development professionals, city officials and local communities. Each potential property needs to be evaluated on its own merits to determine the probability of success, and whether the location, costs, timing and existing building layout make sense for a conversion.

Time to Shine: Niche Real Estate Investors Eye Car Washes

November 13, 2023

As a retail real estate specialist for more than three decades, I’ve seen many trends come and go. And now, I’m seeing that niche real estate investors – who historically operate with a bit of herd mentality – have crowned the car wash industry the latest investment darling. The evolution of the car wash industry and the resulting uptick in interest from investors, developers and operators alike has been fascinating to watch.

Interstate Movers Find Better Real Estate Options in the Mountain West and New England

November 9, 2023

More and more Americans are moving to a different state, often to one inland and less densely populated but with great real estate options, according to a recent study. The highest net migration is seen in Idaho, Montana and Vermont, plus Maine and other states offering plenty of space and housing, a trend that fuels the local real estate sectors.

Zeihan on China, Inflation Predictions, Demographics and the Labor Supply

October 25, 2023

Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future. At NAIOP’s CRE.Converge last week in Seattle, attendees had an opportunity to hear from him at the closing keynote.

Trends and Considerations in Adaptive Reuse

October 20, 2023

Low occupancy across the office sector as well as high demand for housing has many real estate development professionals asking whether adaptive reuse of commercial buildings may be an option to add supply during the housing crisis.

CRE Companies are Catching Up to Other Industries in Supplier Diversity

October 20, 2023

There are real benefits for CRE companies to leverage supplier diversity programs and develop a network that includes woman-owned and minority-owned suppliers, particularly in recent years, when CRE projects have faced labor and materials shortages.

The Evolving Urban Office Landscape

October 20, 2023

The office market is still struggling with high interest rates and increased levels of remote work, producing a tough lending environment and frozen deals on the sales side, and generous concessions and terms that favor tenants in leasing. That said, there are glimmers of hope.

Understanding Carbon Goals and Approaches for Developers

October 20, 2023

As investors and occupiers look to improve the sustainability of their investments and operations, decarbonizing the built environment is an increasingly important real estate decision. In a panel at CRE.Converge, sustainable building professionals explored some of the strategies their firms are using to mitigate carbon emissions across their industrial real estate portfolios.

Capital Markets: Can’t We All Just Get a Loan?

October 20, 2023

Experts at CRE.Converge discussed the current landscape of commercial real estate loans throughout different sectors, such as multifamily, retail, and office spaces.

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Being Heard: Developing from the Inside Out

Adaptive Reuse: Examining the Viability of Conversions

Time to Shine: Niche Real Estate Investors Eye Car Washes

Interstate Movers Find Better Real Estate Options in the Mountain West and New England

Zeihan on China, Inflation Predictions, Demographics and the Labor Supply

Trends and Considerations in Adaptive Reuse

CRE Companies are Catching Up to Other Industries in Supplier Diversity

The Evolving Urban Office Landscape

Understanding Carbon Goals and Approaches for Developers

Capital Markets: Can’t We All Just Get a Loan?

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