In a challenging economy with residential real estate in the doldrums and commercial sectors under pressure, Kansas City has bucked the trend and enjoyed a resounding property boom in two geographic centers...
If investors thought industrial development in Phoenix was hot in the 1990s, then today's market must seem blistering. In 2007, 11.5 million sq. ft. of industrial space is projected to be delivered, eclipsing the...
Investors are still throwing money at all types of retail. But when will the joy ride end? In one sign of a slowdown, pension and institutional funds are beginning to steer their money away from core retail properties...
The young French woman was dressed appropriately for the sub-freezing cold. Although she was relatively new to the slope, she had worked at ski resorts from Europe to Lebanon and now she was leading classes here. In...
A real healthy employment market typically fuels office development, but in the Phoenix area an entirely new phenomenon has occurred. While general office construction has been in the doldrums, strong job growth has...
Industry consolidation may have peaked with Macerich Co.'s December purchase of Wilmorite Properties Inc., a privately held shopping center owner and manager...
While most retail real estate firms were crossing their fingers that last-minute shoppers would help salvage a weak holiday season, The Macerich Co. was doing some shopping of its own. On Dec. 23, the company said it...
Continuing to expand its third-party, retail leasing and management portfolio, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.'s strategy remains aggressive despite operating in a sector that has been steadily shrinking due to rampant...
In a real estate sector with few bargains to be found, firms are combing the landscape for deals where others no longer shop. Although the supply is limited, distressed retailers seeking to unload underperforming...
