New York City Goes Downtown…Large

There are few places in the United States that have dealt with more challenges than New York City’s Lower Manhattan, between 9/11 and the recession. But things are definitely changing. One World Trade Center is now a reality, and the city’s tallest building. The major...

Brexit an Assist for U.S. CRE

Brexit, the unfortunately named abbreviation for the British vote to exit the European Union, seems like a decision that will impact commercial real estate in London, and other U.K. cities negatively. But several reports coming out have good news regarding commercial,...

It’s Franchise Time!

One of the most interesting conferences I have ever attended is the International Franchise Expo, which kicks off next week in New York City. If you are a bit of a retail nerd, which I am, this convention is just the thing for you. Many of the exhibitors at IFE are...