2016: A Year of Retail Mergers

Consolidation in the retail industry was as pronounced as ever over the last 12 months. The latest mega deal that we’re absorbing is the proposed sale of 865 Rite Aid pharmacies by Walgreens Boots Alliance to Fred’s Inc. for $950 million. This is part of a larger...

Are the Burbs Coming Back?

Much has been discussed about millennials and Baby Boomers choosing to live in urban areas where they can walk or take public transportation to work, shopping and nightlife. In some suburban markets, that has impacted the demand for commercial real estate, including...

REITs Aren’t Slowing Down

Like any publicly traded entity, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have their ups and downs. Things are definitely a bright spot now, though. REITs are looking great for investors lately. There is a lot of talk recently about how REITs are performing well, when...

Pacific Northwest CRE Continues to Thrive

When we think of “gateway” markets for commercial real estate, New York City, San Francisco, and other major metro areas usually come to mind. But there are other locales that have blossomed since the market has made a comeback. We’ve covered the success of the...