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How the Real Estate Industry Is Addressing ESG Compliance

How the Real Estate Industry Is Addressing ESG Compliance

Commercial real estate may be ahead of most industries on the ESG adoption front, given the inherent wastefulness of most office buildings.

By Ted Jackson | August 9, 2022

How to Prepare Your Workplace for Employees to Return

Workplace Issues

How to Prepare Your Workplace for Employees to Return

Planning and making good use of the remaining time employees are working from home can get your workplace up and functioning more quickly.

By Anthony Amenta | April 29, 2020

Major Landlord Accused of ‘Ponzi-Like’ Fraud

Risk & Compliance

Major Landlord Accused of ‘Ponzi-Like’ Fraud

The SEC says Robert Morgan misused investor money from securities sales because his real-estate empire business empire "was in constant need of cash."

By Matthew Heller | May 23, 2019

Banks See Tighter Standards on Loans in 2019

Credit & Capital

Banks See Tighter Standards on Loans in 2019

The Fed's latest survey of loan officers shows "an increasing number of banks bracing for a lending slowdown.”

By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2019

U.S. Shopping Malls Limp Into the Holiday Quarter

U.S. Shopping Malls Limp Into the Holiday Quarter

Despite strong consumer confidence, the mall vacancy rate hit a seven-year high in the third quarter, says Reis.

By William Sprouse | October 4, 2018

Cushman & Wakefield May Raise $1B With IPO

Cushman & Wakefield May Raise $1B With IPO

The firm believes its menu of integrated services positions it for future growth in the commercial real estate market.

By Matthew Heller | June 21, 2018

Competition Spurs Easing of C&I Loan Terms

Competition Spurs Easing of C&I Loan Terms

Among senior loan officers, "more aggressive competition from other bank or non-bank lenders was by far the most emphasized reason for easing."

By Matthew Heller | November 6, 2017

Banks Continue Tighter CRE Lending Policies

Banks Continue Tighter CRE Lending Policies

The tighter lending standards reflect in part a less favorable or more uncertain outlook for commercial real estate prices.

By Matthew Heller | May 10, 2017

Innovative Office Spaces Attract Millennials

Human Capital & Careers

Innovative Office Spaces Attract Millennials

Huddle rooms, smart boards, showers, proximity to mass transit — urban-dwelling millennials have a new set of requirements for the workspace.

By Tere Blanca | January 25, 2017

Banks Tighten CRE Loan Standards in Q3

Banks Tighten CRE Loan Standards in Q3

Conditions tightened for construction and land development loans, as well as loans secured by multifamily residential properties, according to a Fed survey.

By Matthew Heller | November 9, 2016

Macy’s Sales Fall Less Than Expected

Investor Relations

Macy’s Sales Fall Less Than Expected

Is Macy's making a comeback?

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 23, 2016

Ex-St. Joe CFO, Others Accused of Improper Accounting

Ex-St. Joe CFO, Others Accused of Improper Accounting

A Florida developer overstated earnings by failing in its impariment testing of real estate assets.

By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2015

Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B

Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B

The $23.75-per-share deal gives Blackstone access to office buildings that cater to life science tenants in major markets.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 9, 2015

Activist Fund Seeking to Boost Macy’s Value

Activist Fund Seeking to Boost Macy’s Value

Starboard Value LP says Macy's real estate is worth $21 billion, almost its entire market capitalization.

By Matthew Heller | July 16, 2015