Thinking outside the retail box
As the economy continues to stabilize, many retailers are letting out a sigh of relief. However, despite the improvements in consumer confidence and the business…
IREJ Column
The state of small business lending
The Small Business Administration recently finished its fiscal year, and it was a record year on most all accounts. During fiscal year 2012, more than…
Healthcare still a real estate star
No question – 2012 was the year of healthcare. In one of the most significant rulings in recent memory (perhaps since the awarding of the…
Financing for value-add multifamily deals provides options, flexibility
As many of you know, multifamily is continuing its recent streak as the hottest sector in commercial real estate. Today, with financing sources opening up,…
For tenants, TI allowance offers advantages over turnkey approach
A key part of any office lease negotiation is the terms of the space buildout: what features and materials will it include, how much will…
Riding the wave: Legal issues in the apartment development boom
The boom in multifamily rental development rolled on unabated throughout 2013, and looks to continue into 2014 and beyond. The growth of this sector has…
Unmined gold – investment opportunities created by FDIC bank closures
Both the economy generally, and the real estate market specifically, were extremely hard hit from 2008 through 2012. Further, while experiencing some resurgence, neither is…
Affordable Care Act effects major changes
In this guest column, Donna Jarmusz, senior vice president of Alter+Care, addresses the Affordable Care Act's impact on real estate and healthcare operations.
Prosperity and opportunity abounds in the I-90 ‘Golden Corridor’
As residents are benefiting from more abundant services, an improved transportation network, and a low tax rate, there has been an interesting demographic shift, revealing…