Making A Strong Case For In-House Research
As empirical data in the property markets takes on heightened importance, research increasingly becomes a point of differentiation among commercial real...
Drama Over Due Diligence
In June 2001, a major institutional investor purchased a full-service medical plaza in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to purchase, the investor retained...
Investment Outlook Grows Brighter For Apartments
When the tech bubble burst in 2001, real estate suddenly became the darling of America's investors. The shift in investor sentiment made perfect sense:...
Unlocking Building Value Through Repositioning
One of the most striking buildings on Chicago's skyline is CNA Center. Since it was built in 1972, the 1.3 million sq. ft. red tower has operated as a...
Are Your Overtime Pay Practices In Check?
Ever since the U.S. Department of Labor's new overtime regulations went into effect in August 2004, businesses across industry lines have been re-examining...
Landmark Guardian Building in Motor City Enjoys New Life
In the late 1920s, Detroit was riding a wave of economic prosperity fueled by a rapidly expanding automotive industry. While car manufacturers were ramping up production...
Value-Added Investing Is Gaining Traction
A growing number of real estate investors are pursuing value-added opportunities, either by repositioning existing assets or undertaking new development....
In Search of Equity Capital? Follow Six Winning Steps
In 1997, The Ronto Group set its sights on rapid expansion in the Southwest Florida market with a core focus on developing gated residential and mixed-use...
Why Investors Are Still Flocking to Real Estate
The U.S. commercial real estate market continues to enjoy relatively low interest rates and an abundant or perhaps excess supply of investment capital....
Why liquidity should help you sleep better
As the good times continue to roll in commercial real estate, a liquidity squeeze may be the furthest thing from anyone's mind. But could it happen again?...
