Sustainability a Priority for REITs

Sustainability, or “going green,” in commercial real estate has always proved to be a tricky subject. While proponents of the practice assert that it saves money over time, others wonder if the initial costs of sustainability will lead to a boost in future profits....

Seahawks Are Champs; Seattle CRE Not Shabby, Either

According to the Urban Land Institute’s recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, the Seattle MSA might not be the champion of all commercial real estate markets, but it is the sixth-strongest in the United States, certainly making it no slouch. What it has going...

Multifamily Update: Still a Strong CRE Sector

On the heels of Bill Tryon’s recent blog about Fannie Mae Revisions to PNA requirements, we thought it would be a good time to provide a quick update on fundamentals in the multifamily sector of commercial real estate. At the National Multifamily Housing Council’s...