Global consulting firm A.T. Kearney released its annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) today and there has been some reshuffling in the ranking of countries that may offer the best expansion opportunities for international retailers and...
Google tries hard to keep its real estate plans secret, with its spokespeople declining to answer questions from the media regarding the size of its holdings. But judging from the information that has been made public, it's clear that the...
Do you have a process for raising money to fund your syndication? When do you start the money raising process? Well, if you're like most people who are new to raising money for their syndications, you'll start raising money after you have a deal...
If there is a face of commercial real estate, it belongs to a man. The club of women who have managed to break the glass ceiling in business is extremely small. And yet, within the industry, women CEOS are reshaping cities, working across both...
Walmart is expanding its university-focused store concept. The discounter recently opened a fifth Walmart on Campus store, this one at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond...
In a previous column, I explored the recent and rapid transformation of urban living, driven by the desire among younger people—the millennial generation in particular—to enjoy the emerging live/walk/work lifestyle. There are many intriguing aspe...
In the net lease world, Walgreens has ranked as the most desirable retail asset for decades. Investors like the chain’s dominant position, long-term leases, and investment grade credit. The recent announcement that Walgreens plans to close...
The top 25 hotel markets in the U.S. had an average occupancy growth of 5 percent in 2014, as the industry proved it is just about fully recovered from the devastating impact of the recession. U.S. cities with improving job and housing markets are...
As the health care industry booms, so does interest in medical real estate. The Affordable Care Act, health care reform in general and other medical industry trends are spurring development of medical space, with ...
