Adaptive Reuse Apartments on the Rise Again

August 26, 2024

Veronica Grecu

In 2023, the trend of transforming buildings into apartments saw a significant revival, nearing the peak levels of 2019 and 2020, as developers responded swiftly to the increased demand for housing after a two-year slowdown. The momentum for adaptive reuse is expected to continue, with an estimated 151,000 rental apartments currently being converted, including 58,000 from former office spaces.

New PFAS Regulations: Implications for Developers and Owners

August 13, 2024

Brielle Scott

In April, the federal government issued the first enforceable national PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations, and rather than just a problem for manufacturers of products with PFAS, this is now an immediate issue for owners and developers of all types of commercial real estate, and anywhere where PFAS may have been created or used.

Special Districts: Tools for Commercial Areas in Transition

July 29, 2024

Malaika Rivers

How many different commercial areas in your market are in transition? Perhaps a new mixed-use development is underway, or a nearby office campus sits empty. These changes are familiar market landscapes to CRE professionals, but they may not be as familiar with the tools to help maneuver these transitions. One tool that can channel the voices and dollars of commercial real estate owners to great effect is known as special purpose districts, or a host of other names.

New Build-to-rent Homes Reach All-time High

July 16, 2024

Alexandra Both

The popularity of new homes built for the purpose of renting is peaking. Two drivers behind this boom are the rise of remote work and millennials reaching prime homebuying age while facing challenges in purchasing property.

Examining Manufacturing’s Impact in US/Mexico Industrial Markets

July 1, 2024

Shawn Moura, Ph.D.

NAIOP Research Foundation Governors, Visionaries and Distinguished Fellows met this spring in Minneapolis to discuss nearshoring/reshoring and possible research topics for future exploration. A panel discussion moderated by Garry Weiss, vice president and national director of business development and strategic initiatives, ARCO/Murray, examined how a rapid expansion in manufacturing capacity is affecting industrial real estate markets in the U.S. and Mexico.

Gallup Report Indicates Need for In-Person, Engaged Workplaces

June 27, 2024

Jennifer LeFurgy Ph.D.

Has remote work hurt employees and is it time to return to the workplace to boost social connections, receive in-person mentoring and reduce isolation? The answer may be yes, but there is also a need for employers to create supportive and well-managed workplaces.

Distressed or Value-impaired? Savvy Investors Understand the Difference

June 14, 2024

David Camins

Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors have been waiting on the sidelines to take advantage of distressed properties, hopeful that the event would trigger something akin to the steep discounts available during the Global Financial Crisis. However, banks have learned lessons from the GFC, and this time around have been more cautious to unload their book of CRE loans. As a result, there have been fewer distressed opportunities in this current economic cycle.

Labor, Automation and the New Path of the Supply Chain

June 7, 2024

Natalie Fidlow, CFA

In an era marked by unprecedented disruptions and rapid technological advancements, J.C. Renshaw, head of supply chain consulting – North America, Savills North America, presented key challenges, emerging trends, and his predictions for what lies ahead at the I.CON East conference this week in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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