Viewpoints

Industry insights, market outlook reports and commercial real estate
news, and trends from the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand.

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May 9, 2017

4 Reasons CRE Should be Paying Attention to 18-Hour Cities

The name 18-hour city derives from the idea that these cities are not operational 24 hours a day like larger cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. The rise in popularity among these cities is due to multiple factors, all of which can benefit investors as well as residents.

Nov 22, 2016

5 Top Trends Set to Impact CRE in 2017

No matter what your interest or role in the real estate market, keeping abreast of the trends is always a best practice. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the top trends ULI and PriceWaterhouseCoopers believe will impact us in the coming year.

Nov 1, 2016

Opportunity in Second-Tier Malls is Noted

While big investors like General Growth Properties and Simon Property Group are shifting their focus to prime properties in desirable locations —those that offer heavy foot traffic and are command the attention of high-end retailers— doors are opening for smaller investors who believe in the value of second-tier malls.

Jul 19, 2016

Increased International Capital Inspires CRE Growth

The last couple of years have seen growing participation in the U.S. commercial market by international investors. This can be attributed in part to the relative strength of the U.S economy, and the transparency of transactions here.

Jun 28, 2016

3 Ways Global Urbanization Impacts CRE

The U.S. population saw overall growth of 9.7% in the years between 2000 and 2010, but growth in urban areas was higher, at 12.1%. Urbanization is a significant feature of growth around the world, and has considerable impact on commercial real estate.

Mar 23, 2016

How to Appeal to International Clients

To best appeal to international clients, you need to have some understanding of the culture and conditions in the target country. Creating content that is accessible to international prospects may involve setting up a website in the native language, or at least providing a translation feature.

Feb 3, 2016

Bigger Stakes in US REITs for Foreign Investors

Some of the U.S. restrictions on foreign investment in real estate were considerably eased at the end of 2015. This is likely to boost the already high volume of international CRE transactions in the coming years.

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