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Medical office sales topped $11 billion for five years straight, and retention rates trended between 75 and 83 percent for the last 11 years. With nearly 50 million Americans over the age of 65 as of 2016, healthcare services were already in great demand. Now, medical office buildings are faced with new challenges due to […]

With ongoing COVID-19 events affecting millions of Americans, unprecedented circumstances are following. So far, 16 million Americans have filed for unemployment, and 93 percent of the population has been mandated to shelter-in-place, affecting the 40 million renters in the United States. The multifamily industry is playing a large role by seeking federal relief for both […]

In recent years, shopping centers have combatted waned foot traffic and vacancies due to changing consumer shopping habits. Now, shopping centers are being forced to contend with another unwelcomed factor—COVID-19. Although the pandemic has already hit struggling retailers, some shopping centers are doing better than others, especially if they include a grocery store. As we […]

On March 27th, 2020 President Trump signed into law a historic $2 trillion stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This stimulus package will help jolt the sudden stop we’ve seen in economic activity in the U.S., reduce the risk of a larger decline in employment, and aid in a post-virus […]

With COVID-19 presenting some new challenges to the evolving retail industry; Shopping centers, restaurants, grocers, and other retailers are taking action to prevent the spread of the outbreak. These actions include temporarily closing, adjusting store hours, offering curbside pick-up, and encouraging online shopping. Many CRE experts have shared their concerns to business flow and progress […]

In a historic move during unprecedented times, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the federal government is taking action to reduce the impact on taxpayers. The Emergency Assistance Act instructed the Secretary of the Treasury “to provide relief from tax deadlines to Americans who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency, as appropriate, according to […]

Events are quickly unfolding surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, with a growing impact across the globe. As coronavirus pressures mount, firms have curtailed travel, schools have closed, and people are practicing social distancing. As a result, consumer spending has decreased as people stay home, thus causing a ripple effect throughout the economy and commercial real estate. […]

Since December 2018, rent appreciation has steadily increased, indicating this growth will not slow down any time soon. Key fundamentals such as higher national wages, job growth, and unemployment rates at a 50-year low have all contributed to the increasing popularity of renting, thus feeding into rental rate growth. Although majority of multifamily developments as […]

Overall, multifamily continues to excel amongst asset classes and is driven operationally by renter demand, which is fueled by a robust job market. New permitting and construction across the country are on a healthy path. It is important to note that the majority of the areas with weaker rents have been in the core Class […]