Susan Piperato

Articles by Susan Piperato
Beyond IF, Deep Into HOW: Realcomm/IBCon 2013 Presents the Smart Building Technology Revolution
Realcomm/IBcon 2013 presents the latest innovations and research in smart building technology.
Grow Along With NREI at Green Real Estate Strategies
NREI’s Green Real Estate Strategies newsletter promises to explore each facet of sustainability and green real estate investment.
When Will Sustainability Matter to Investors as Much as Location and Quality?
Some owners and developers are starting to focus on amassing green portfolios. But when will sustainability become as standard a criterion as location and quality in U.S. investors’ acquisitions?
2013 Building Energy Summit Promises Tools for Change
The 2013 Building Energy Summit, to be held on March 26 in Washington, D.C., promises to address both the challenges and the opportunities associated with energy-efficient management and operation of commercial buildings.
First Independent LEED Hotel Brand Gets $1B Funding Plan
M1T Partners recently finalized a preliminary round of funding for Adoba Eco Hotel, the first independent hotel chain to design, build and convert fully LEED-certified hotels. M1T’s $75 million investment is the first round of financing of a five-year, $1 billion plan to expand Adoba on a national basis.
First Shipping Container-Construction Multifamily Building Breaks Ground in U.S.
Three Squared Inc. breaks ground on Rosa Parks condos, built from retired shipping containers, the first U.S. building of its type, in Detroit.
Doing Well, Doing Good—and Doing Green
Can real estate development be sustainable, socially responsible and still remain highly profitable? For Los Angeles real estate developer and investor Scott Chaplan, the answer is a resounding yes.
Brokering in a Broken Landscape
Since the hurricane hit, brokers based in both New York and New Jersey have been soldiering on despite disruptions in power, Internet, phone, transportation and project timetables.
Individual Investors Feel Pressure from Institutions in Net Lease Space
Traditionally, the net lease market has been dominated by small investors, but increasingly, institutional players like hedge funds, pension funds and REITs also are investing in the space.
Are Traditional Grocers in Trouble? Three Innovative Chains Say Yes
Although the traditional grocer used to be an anchor store, that situation is rapidly changing,
GSA and VA Market: Reasonable But Irrational?
GSA and VA leasing and development deals are not only becoming rarer but are simultaneously being chased by an increasing number of players.
Jones Lang LaSalle Study Ties Cities’ Smart Grid Use to Economic Drivers for CRE Health
A new “Connected City” study by Jones Lang LaSalle reveals a correlation between municipal investment, application of smart grid technology and the three key economic indicators of the health of the commercial real estate industry: strong employment, GDP growth and positive office market occupancy.
What Will the Impact of the 2012 Presidential Election be on Commercial Real Estate?
Industry pros sound off on the upcoming presidential election and its potential effects on commercial real estate.
Still Bullish On Brazil
David Lynn talks about why he still has a bright outlook for Brazil.
Alliance Launches National Focus Green Program
Alliance Residential Company launched a program aimed at maximizing green initiatives across its more than 55,000 owned and managed units across the country. Director of Sustainability Kelly Vickers tells why.
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There has been $30.3 billion in new CMBS issuance to date in 2013, according to Commercial Mortgage Alert. That puts the industry on pace to smash last year’s volume of $48.4 billion and will make 2013 the busiest year for CMBS issuance since 2007. Where do you think total CMBS issuance volume will end up in 2013?

 

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