
Reduce Risk of Downturn Exposure by Focusing on the Expense You Can Control: Energy
The commercial real estate industry is booming as of late, but many are wondering if a down turn is inevitable. Those people are looking for a way of reducing cost to prepare for that possible future. Improving energy expenses and efficiency is one strategy that many...

The Drivers Behind Foreign Investment in U.S. CRE
According to Jim Hime, the United States is one of the most desirable locations for foreign investors. Between a booming economy, sovereign wealth funds, and recent changes with the Real Property Tax Act. Most foreign investors are attracted to the gateway cities,...

Echo Park Demolition Plans Put On Hold
Recently Echo Park demolition plans have been put on hold. Palisades Capital Partners had announced back in July their plans to demolish a chunk of the former Metropolitan Water District building. A petition had circulated against the matter and gained three hundred...

August occupancy lower at South Florida hotels
South Florida hotels have noticed a decline in August booking rates this year as compared to last year. Three counties including Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward had less people staying at their hotels in August compared to last year. Fear of the Zika virus may...

Building for E-commerce: Challenges, Benefits and Lessons Learned
This article is centered around the impact of the ever-expanding e-commerce revolution on commercial real estate development. In particular, it notes lessons learned early on related to parking for seasonal workers, as well as specific design elements needed to meet...

Some Apartment Managers Willing to Partner with Airbnb—for a Price
With the popularity of websites, like AirBnb, apartment managers are starting to get in on the deal. Some apartment managers are making a deal with AirBnB where they will allow renters to share their space in exchange for information on AirBnb’s clientele. Some of the...

Malibu Golf Club Back in Play After $30 Million Sale
Shinhan Golden Faith International Development Ltd. bought out the Malibu Golf Club for $30 million dollars. The club had been formerly bought by previous owners for $32 million dollars along with the owners spending millions more on repairs. The former company as...

Apartments Set to Sprout Up Next to Los Angeles River
A real estate company from New York is developing Los Angeles by building 400 apartments on a 5.6 acre site. The apartments will be in a lush area by the Los Angeles River. The area of development has access to fishing, greenery, and areas to kayak. Businesses have...

U.S. Commercial Real Estate: A Favorite among Foreign Investors
American commercial real estate has been recognized globally as a sound and highly desirable investment opportunity. Foreign investors are buying up US commercial properties at a greater rate than ever before. While many are wealthy investors, the upper middle class...

Getting The Most Out Of Mixed Development.
This commercial residential development in Texas is a great example of how a development that combines residential styles and sizes can combine to create an excellent space for living as well as a profitable investment for the developer. The space incorporates single...