01
May
2017
E-Commerce Is Growing, and So Is Demand for Warehouse Labor
Posted On May 1, 2017  By Matt Powers  And has 11 Comments

Consumers have fully embraced the reality that just about everything their hearts desire is only a click away, so it’s no surprise that real estate deals for e-commerce fulfillment centers are surging. And so is demand for labor to keep them running. Over the last two […]

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28
Apr
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Dedicated and Inspiring Leader
Posted On April 28, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” was always an easy question to answer for Sarah Covington, leasing and project management coordinator with DCT Industrial Trust, Inc., and a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award. Thanks to her parents’ involvement in the […]

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24
Apr
2017
Is a Reduction in CRE Jobs Hinting at Uncertainty?
Posted On April 24, 2017  By Susan M. Phillips  And has No Comment

Overall U.S. employment continued its five-year run of momentum into 2017, yet a reduction in commercial real estate jobs hints at uncertainty and a looming potential pullback in hiring. Commercial real estate hiring tends to be a leading indicator of the larger employment market, and just […]

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19
Apr
2017
While Waiting for Tax Reform, Do Not Overlook Recent Victories
Posted On April 19, 2017  By Bruce A. Johnson  And has 1 Comment

Congress is in the middle of a two-week spring recess, after having spent the first three and a half months discussing different tax reform ideas and speculating about how the Trump White House and Senate Republicans will approach several controversial proposals contained in the House GOP’s […]

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13
Apr
2017
Key Legislative Issues for CRE in the New Administration
Posted On April 13, 2017  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

NAIOP’s second Advantage Series webinar took place this week, providing a legislative update to members on key priorities for the association and the industry in 2017: tax reform, infrastructure, and the availability of capital and credit. Aquiles Suarez, NAIOP’s vice president for government affairs, who led […]

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12
Apr
2017
Ripple Effect: How CRE Delivers Economic Benefits
Posted On April 12, 2017  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

As the U.S. economy chugs along, delivering slow but fairly steady growth, policymakers are focused on crucial issues, including interest rates, health care and tax policy. The forecast for each of these issues in the year ahead remains unknown. The Federal Reserve plans to raise interest […]

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10
Apr
2017
U.S. Real Estate Feels the Effects of a Dwindling Labor Pool
Posted On April 10, 2017  By Todd Burns  And has 1 Comment

Thanks to a strengthened economy, commercial construction and development is at near-record levels across the United States. In fact, as of the fourth quarter of 2016, the volume of jobs, projects and other key industry indicators are all reaching cyclical highs. The bad news: the labor […]

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06
Apr
2017
Cities Turning to Commercial Real Estate for Housing Solutions
Posted On April 6, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

America’s cities are experiencing an economic resurgence that is drawing people back into cities to live, work and play. While local officials have welcomed the revitalization of their downtown corridors and communities, the influx of residents has increased demand for housing. This is reflected in increased […]

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22
Mar
2017
Trump’s Regulatory Agenda Picks Up Steam
Posted On March 22, 2017  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

Newly elected presidents typically enjoy a “honeymoon” period, during which they’re granted a reprieve from the otherwise normal state of partisan hostility and opposition. Though more of a subjective concept than an empirical measurement, these first few months represent a critical stage in any presidency, and […]

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17
Mar
2017
Getting Goods Faster to Florida’s 21 Million Residents
Posted On March 17, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Florida’s Gateway provides direct access to CSX’s Winter Haven Intermodal – and more importantly, connectivity to a staggering 18 million people within 200 miles. That’s right: with nearly 20.7 million residents, Florida ranks third in U.S. population (behind California and Texas), and 1,000 people per day […]

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