28
Aug
2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on CRE Capital Markets
Posted On August 28, 2020  By Tejaswi Ponnada Parker  And has No Comment

The second quarter contraction in commercial real estate (CRE) capital markets evokes memories of the significant liquidity and price discovery challenges encountered during the global financial crisis (GFC). However, the two crises share little else in common, at least up to this point. While the GFC […]

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24
Aug
2020
Change is in the Air, but Not on the Ground
Posted On August 24, 2020  By Jeffrey P. Geiger  And has No Comment

Change has been the driving force for the last six months, including change in how we work, how we shop and dine out, and in what we wear. But, change is not everywhere. Long-term fundamentals that drive real estate development and investment remain unchanged. Contrary to […]

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05
Jun
2020
Preparing for a New Normal in Commercial Real Estate
Posted On June 5, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has 1 Comment

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated social and economic changes that were underway before the outbreak, while also leading consumers, workers and employers to adopt new preferences and behaviors. Collectively, these changes will require that commercial real estate firms adopt new approaches to design, customer relations and […]

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13
May
2020
How Will COVID-19 Change How Lenders Evaluate Deals?
Posted On May 13, 2020  By Paul Letourneau  And has 1 Comment

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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10
Mar
2020
Taking the Pulse of Commercial Real Estate in the Face of a Coronavirus Outbreak
Posted On March 10, 2020  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has 3 Comments

The spread of the novel coronavirus across the globe and its arrival in the U.S. and Canada have prompted analysts to assess the disease’s potential impact on the North American economy and commercial real estate industry. Much remains uncertain about the new disease, including its incubation […]

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15
Oct
2019
Technology’s Impact on the Foundations of CRE
Posted On October 15, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

The real estate industry is big – and capital is flowing into it. But it is vulnerable, too, says Dror Poleg, author of “Rethinking Real Estate” and the co-chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology and Innovation Council in New York. Poleg shared his stimulating outlook […]

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09
Aug
2018
A New American Dream is Reflected in the Finishes
Posted On August 9, 2018  By Paul Milde  And has No Comment

Rooftop lounges and pools. Fitness centers with yoga rooms. Zen gardens and bocce ball courts. These sound like the features of high-end boutique hotels, but they are becoming the norm for the newest generation of large multifamily residential complexes in major metropolitan areas. Developers are competing […]

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29
Jan
2018
Carefully Tiptoeing into 2018: A Commercial Real Estate Outlook
Posted On January 29, 2018  By B.A. Spignardo  And has No Comment

Hope springs eternal, especially with the dawn of a new year. Developers and owners alike approach the 2018 commercial real estate market with cautious optimism. There will be growth, albeit in non-traditional sectors, such as a heightened focus on the impact of technology in commercial real […]

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15
Aug
2016
The Many Facets of Multifamily Development
Posted On August 15, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

One size does not fit all when it comes to multifamily development, especially with variations in geography and demographics. The Mark-Taylor Companies Executive Vice President Chris Brozina will lead a discussion on the latest news and impactful trends in the multifamily sector at Commercial Real Estate […]

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08
Jan
2016
Intensification: Building Multifamily on Top
Posted On January 8, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

There are plenty of examples of former schools or factories being converted into trendy loft apartments, but a newer phenomenon is increasing density by building multifamily living on top of existing buildings or incorporating public services into a new development from the beginning. In Montgomery County, […]

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