The real Black Friday winner? The industrial sector
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are on their way. For retailers these are two of the biggest days of the year, days that can mean…
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Retail today: Staying relevant is key
Much has been written and continues to be discussed regarding the changing face of retail. Many of these conversations inevitably include regional malls – largely…
Commercial lenders far from slowdown mode as financing requests keep flowing
The commercial real estate business has been on a hot streak for nearly a decade now. This streak has fueled the business of developers and…
Peak Construction expands national team
Des Plaines, Illinois-based Peak Construction Corporation announced the addition of two new project engineers to their operations team, Ahmed Salih and Jason Bruce.
Laramar Group hires VP of human resources
Amy Smith is the new vice president of human resources for national real estate investment and property management corporation The Laramar Group. She will develop…
The big hope: Will opportunity zones pump new life into distressed communities?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December of last year brought plenty of changes to the nation's tax code. But it also provided…
Ten-X report: Plenty of challenges facing retailers
Need more evidence that retailers continue to face challenges from online competitors and the changing shopping habits of consumers? According to the U.S. Retail Market…
The Habitat Company hosts national day of service
Chicago-based multifamily developer and property manager, The Habitat Company, hosted its first annual day of service on Friday, Oct. 18. The firm coordinated its efforts…
Social media, changing views of travel boosting hotel business
RevPAR, the most important number for hotel owners, finally showed a decline in September, falling 0.3 percent. This, though, was the first time this number…
The perks renters want? They’re surprisingly boring
Renters want dog parks, lavish rooftop decks and state-of-the-art fitness centers with their modern apartment buildings, right? Maybe. But a new study suggests that a…