ICSC Conference Report: Experiential Retail Now the Norm

The International Council of Shopping Centers’ Western Division Conference was recently in San Diego, and among the GRS Group professionals who attended was Kevin May, a business development director with the firm. He noted from the event that it’s not enough for...

Dallas Apartment Market Spurs Construction

One of our professionals, David Kilgo, went to the Dallas Crittenden conference recently and saw how the hot multifamily market is not losing steam. He is optimistic that it will remain that way.  Also,  he spoke with colleagues about the DFW market’s future in this...

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The 2012 life-safety code requires the installation of carbon monoxide alarm or detection systems in new single-family and multifamily residences with attached garages* or which contain permanently installed fuel burning appliances. Though not required for existing...

Point Solutions in a Variable World

Due diligence consultants are regularly asked to conclude a single right answer in a world dominated by variables. Appraisals, for example, provide an estimated value which, in combination with other variables, determines the amount of money lenders are willing to...