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Discover how landlords prioritize air quality for healthier office spaces as wildfire smoke affects swaths of the country.
Commentary: The future of rural Texas should be decided by the people who call it home, not by corporations that see it as another place for financial gain. Greg Abbott isn’t going to save us from data centers. We have to do it ourselves. was first posted on August 15, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio…
Cushman & Wakefield analysis finds AI will widen disparities in real estate outcomes across markets, property types, and asset quality rather than creating uniform demand effects.
Industry experts assess the impact of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's investment on Phoenix's real estate and economic development.
The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July as inflation eased and the labor market softened, amid mixed economic signals and policy uncertainty.
Incoming Washington DC Mayor Janeese Lewis George aims to stabilize rents in the city, while developers warn against additional rent control measures.
NAIOP research quantifies the economic growth generated by commercial real estate development and construction across office, industrial, warehouse, and retail sectors at state and national levels in the United States.
NAIOP Research Foundation report evaluating risks and opportunities in office building conversions to life science, medical, and multifamily uses, based on market data review and developer interviews.
Research examining the origins, methodologies, and uses of market tier and ranking systems for evaluating and prioritizing U.S. metropolitan regions for commercial real estate investment.
Public-private partnerships and early-stage developer collaboration are becoming standard practice among student housing developers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Discover how strong narratives drive success in adaptive reuse, unlocking funding and growth in DFW.
Rising heat and water scarcity risks for global real estate and insurers.
As seen in New Jersey, redevelopment and demolition remove obsolete office buildings from the market, while communities are rethinking how aging commercial properties can better serve changing economic and demographic realities.
Five years after the pandemic changed where and how people work, office real estate is still one of the most debated corners of private real estate. Meanwhile, ongoing headlines continue their focus on empty buildings and declining valuations. But a recent write-up from Meketa suggested a more nuanced reality. Some…
On July 20, President Donald Trump signed three proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The trade proclamations are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 19, 2026, and will impose a 50% tariff on certain goods entering the United States, including cement and plywood. Matt Long is a partner at Porter…
Stagflation concerns are rising and posing risks to real estate markets.
Analysis comparing economic and commercial real estate industry trends between Canada and the United States.
Pension funds are divesting from direct office property ownership, signaling a strategic shift away from traditional office landlord positions.
Expert commentary on co-locating life sciences and technology sectors in Denver real estate to drive regional innovation.
Dallas-Fort Worth office demand is projected to decline as artificial intelligence adoption and talent competition reshape workplace space requirements.
Analysis of Texas's emerging position as a major hub for AI-focused data center development and construction.
Mass timber sees growth as Big Tech and Congress expand use, driven by eco-friendly benefits and stable prices.
ESG is evolving in corporate real estate, where energy efficiency, smart buildings, resilience, and portfolio value now shape business strategy. The post Corporate Real Estate Is Quietly Rewriting the ESG Playbook appeared first on Propmodo .
A book review examining systemic issues within the assisted living and hospice sectors and their impact on elderly residents.
Developers have come to rely on IDA subsidies to build housing, but critics have argued they go against what IDAs were created to support.
Montgomery County's rent control law stifles new multifamily projects, necessitating creative financing solutions.
Houston's oil-and-gas industry has built an ecosystem that extends beyond energy. For proof of that, look no further than Bristol Myers Squibb's new pharmaceutical plant. The post How Houston’s Biggest Industry Created Opportunities for Another appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
By Emily Buchanan of Gensler For decades, healthcare delivery was something that happened somewhere else: a hospital campus on the edge of town, a medical office park behind a parking garage, a clinic that required a car and a calendar. Today, patient expectations have shifted. Health systems chase convenience, and…
Image Brian Finnegan says Brixmor has invested more than $1.5 billion in the portfolio since starting its reinvestment program.
A 2024 CEM Benchmarking study sponsored by Nareit demonstrates that REIT active management has consistently delivered net value to commercial real estate portfolios.
Academic research demonstrates that REITs outperform private real estate on sustainability measures, with voluntary disclosure correlating to stronger performance.
Knight Frank explores how Google and Apple's return-to-office hybrid strategies may signal broader corporate real estate trends and whether other major employers will adopt similar models.
Commentary on how recent US housing legislation has reshaped rather than eliminated institutional capital flows in the rental housing market.
Guidance on how evolving FHA lending policies and requirements are affecting multifamily sponsors and their financing strategies.
Walker & Dunlop explores technology-driven approaches to identifying and managing rent collection risk in multifamily properties.
Walker & Dunlop reports on key insights and outcomes from affordable housing conferences held in the Southeast region.
Walker & Dunlop outlines primary financing sources available to multifamily investors seeking to expand their rental property portfolios.
Walker & Dunlop explores strategic investment and financing opportunities within the data center sector as digital infrastructure demand accelerates.
Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners discusses their disciplined approach to debt capital deployment amid current market cycle opportunities.
Walker & Dunlop examines evolving multifamily investment strategies and market dynamics for institutional and commercial real estate investors.
Flex retail spaces thrive in the Triangle, blending retail and industrial uses for unique shopping experiences.
Net effective rent is the number that tells an underwriter what a landlord actually collects, not what the marketing flyer […] The post Net Effective Rent vs. Asking Rent: Why the Gap Matters for CRE Underwriting appeared first on CompStak .
CBRE explores the relationship between zoning policy changes and real estate transaction activity.
West transforms a long-isolated civic area into a residential, office, and retail district designed to restore pedestrian connections and support San Diego’s ongoing evolution at its core.
Image Operational building certifications are one of the most direct ways to lift GRESB Performance scores. These increase the certified floor-area share in your portfolio, which is what GRESB uses to award points in BC1.2.
Why sophisticated net lease investors should look beyond publicly marketed properties By Randy Blankstein Founder and President, The Boulder Group The publicly marketed net lease market represents only a portion of the properties that may actually be available for acquisition. At any given time, investors searching…
Energy costs directly impact tenant behavior. The post When Energy Prices Ripple Through Multifamily appeared first on Lument .
The data on AI in multifamily leasing show that speed to lead, persistent follow-up, and 24/7 availability drive measurable conversion gains. The post What the Research on Lead Conversion Tells Us About AI’s Role in Leasing appeared first on Propmodo .
As real estate transaction volume gradually returns, underwriting standards have tightened and return thresholds have reset. At the Texas Multifamily 2026 in-person event set for August 13 in Dallas, a panel of lending experts will provide conference attendees with insiders’ perspectives on how deals get done in…
Benefit Street Partners examines investment opportunities emerging from stressed commercial real estate debt markets.
Analysis of how family offices and ultra-high-net-worth investors are reshaping real estate capital markets and investment strategies.
Analysis of private lenders' increased activity in commercial real estate debt markets during a period of economic headwinds and market stress.
Analysis of debt pressures facing office landlords amid broader commercial real estate market challenges.
The multifamily market is entering a new phase defined less by broad national narratives and more by local realities, operational discipline, and selective opportunity. In a recent conversation on “Inside the Deal, a CRE Podcast by Berkadia®,” host Ernie Katai, executive vice president – head of production for…
NYC's pied-à-terre tax caused short-term market shifts, but developers say the market will adjust.
Empty buildings don’t simply wait for redevelopment. They shape investment, street life, and neighborhood momentum in ways that tax policy and makeover economics rarely measure.
With gas prices climbing sharply, inflation on the rise again, and economic uncertainty weighing on discretionary budgets, the first half of 2026 put consumers to the test, Placer.ai reports in a new white paper. However, the impact of more pain at the pump was not as generalized as one might think. In the new…
Retail real estate has always depended on a mix of data and instinct. Today, AI is balancing the scales, making psychographic and persona data more available and actionable, while human observation remains essential for reading emotion, context, and intent in the moment. For retailers, it’s not a question of…
Artificial intelligence can now produce work that looks remarkably finished. It can summarize a lease, review a rent roll, draft an investment committee memo and explain a change in occupancy in polished language. That creates a new problem for commercial real estate firms: A document can look ready long before it…
Commentary on private real estate market positioning and emerging retail investment opportunities amid global outperformance trends.