The senior housing sector is experiencing its strongest demand and occupancy rates since before the pandemic. Still, many investors remain anchored to outdated narratives of distress, according to Allison Irwin, VP of Seniors Housing M&A at Evans Senior Investments. While headlines have long focused on pandemic-era struggles, current data shows a sharp turnaround, with occupancy, ...
The surge in AI infrastructure investment has brought in record amounts of capital. Still, operators warn that the economics behind these projects are not keeping pace with the rapid obsolescence of the technology itself. The core issue is not a lack of money or technical skill, but that the financial models built around long-term infrastructure ...
The automotive retail segment is quietly regaining favor in the net lease market as investor concerns about electric vehicle (EV) disruption subside and buyers focus on the proven strength of established operators. This renewed confidence, according to one industry expert, highlights a broader trend: after a period of hype-driven anxiety, investors are returning to fundamental ...
Outside investors acquiring retail properties in secondary markets with plans to upgrade tenant quality are discovering an uncomfortable reality: financial strategies that promise higher returns on paper often meet resistance from established local business communities. Kelly Schnebly, Partner at Colliers Idaho, says the conflict becomes clear when new landlords attempt to reposition centers dominated by ...
The New York City office market has changed dramatically in the past two years, driven by more than just return-to-office mandates or the rise of hybrid work. A decisive trend is now determining which buildings succeed and which struggle: tenants with lease flexibility are actively moving to higher-quality buildings and better neighborhoods, often for rents ...
The debate over return-to-office policies has centered on mandates and compliance, but beneath the surface, companies are rethinking the purpose of their office space. Michael Rait, Founder and President of BR Design Associates, says businesses are no longer treating offices simply as places where work is done. Instead, they are redesigning them to support specific ...
Over the past 18 months, the balance of power in commercial real estate leasing has shifted, according to Michael Rait, Founder and President of BR Design Associates. Landlords, responding to tighter supply and steady demand, are no longer simply offering cash allowances for tenant improvements. Instead, they are providing more substantial, standardized build-out packages—often categorized ...
Many commercial real estate investors are sidelining themselves by holding out for double-digit cap rates that are nearly impossible to find, according to Larry Gotcher, owner and principal agent at Resource Realty Group in Michigan. Gotcher, who closes between $100 million and $150 million in income-producing property transactions annually, says outdated return expectations are preventing ...
When Intel announced its multi-billion-dollar semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio, the impact quickly spread beyond the factory’s footprint. Neighboring townships, once expecting only gradual growth, are now facing a surge in demand for housing, data centers, and commercial buildings. These communities are rushing to update zoning laws and infrastructure plans, all while trying to ...
Broadcast towers are often viewed simply as technical infrastructure. Still, according to industry expert Roger Rafson, they function as valuable “vertical real estate” assets that generate steady lease revenue from cellular carriers, municipalities, and emergency services. This income stream is often overlooked in traditional radio station valuations, yet it can significantly impact a station’s overall ...
Larry Gotcher, owner and principal agent at Resource Realty Group, argues that understanding what cannot be done with a development property is often more important than knowing what can. In his experience, state and municipal regulations frequently impose non-negotiable requirements that can halt even the most promising projects before they begin. Development deals are among ...
Small-bay industrial properties across Florida are showing elevated bad-debt levels, with some rent rolls reporting non-payment rates of 11-12%. According to Daniel Levin, Senior Associate at CorePoint, the highest concentrations of bad debt are in properties with 15,000 to 35,000 square feet, where e-commerce and wholesale tenants account for a significant share of the occupancy. ...
If you’ve tracked home or commercial sales in Reno over the past year, you’ve likely noticed a marked slowdown. Listings are down, closings are less frequent, and overall market activity has dropped. Despite appearances, the cause isn’t a lack of buyers or a collapsing market. The core issue is that deals don’t pencil out due ...
Jesse Whalen, Vice President of The Office Group at Bull Realty, argues that companies leasing office space face the most significant disadvantage in commercial real estate when they forgo professional representation. “If there’s one person in commercial real estate across all sectors who needs a broker more than anybody else, it’s a company occupying any ...
National headlines warn of plunging office values and stalled apartment construction in major U.S. cities, but Philadelphia’s real estate market is showing more resilience than most. Appraisers working locally report that Philadelphia is holding steady, even as other towns face steeper corrections. Unlike New York or San Francisco, Philadelphia never depended heavily on office space. ...
