When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. earlier this year, it was unclear what the effects would be on industrial real estate. But nearly six months into the crisis, it appears that the sector has been more resilient than others, according to participants in a panel […]
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There’s a “really good story to tell with industrial” according to panelists of I.CON Virtual 2020’s session on major trends driving industrial demand. While the entire commercial real estate industry decelerated as the global COVID-19 pandemic set in, the slowdown was brief for industrial real estate […]
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One doesn’t have to look far to see the immediate impact of the novel coronavirus on commercial property markets. Across the U.S., millions of white-collar workers are now working from home, stores and restaurants have closed their doors, and nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment […]
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“We’re going to bounce out of this a lot faster than some of the most pessimistic people think.” That’s how Spencer Levy, chairman of Americas research and senior economic advisor for CBRE, opened a webinar last week with members of NAIOP Maryland on the impacts of […]
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Spencer Levy is the chairman of Americas research and senior economic advisor for CBRE. During a webinar with NAIOP Maryland on Wednesday, he answered several questions from attendees about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the commercial real estate industry. Q: How will the unemployment […]
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The Opportunity Zone program was signed into law as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with the goal of spurring investment in underserved communities – and it has certainly attracted investors’ interest. When reinvested in an OZ, capital gains may be eligible for […]
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As 2019 draws to a close, it’s worth taking a look at where things stand with the industrial real estate market currently and where it is headed next. Unprecedented growth in U.S. distribution markets over the last decade have left many wondering when, not if, a […]
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Tremendous changes in U.S. culture and demographics have taken place that began just before the onset of the Great Recession of 2008. What happened in 2007? The world’s first smartphone, the iPhone, appeared on the market – and nothing has ever been the same since. The […]
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As we get deeper into the real estate cycle, it seems that every product type is competing in an amenity arms race. Value-add investors remain on the hunt for new and innovative improvements to help their products stand out from the crowd. Office and multifamily buildings […]
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Retail apocalypse? What retail apocalypse? Yes, there have been significant changes in the retail space in recent years, said Amy Sands, managing director with JLL during “The Latest Trends in Retail,” a panel discussion at CRE.Converge 2019 in Los Angeles. However, she said “apocalypse” is an […]
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