The newly enacted $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package should provide a short-term boost to the commercial real estate industry segments most affected by the pandemic. More broadly, however, it signals the new wave of federal policies that are in store… Read More
CIRE Weekly
The Political Path to Repeal the 1031 Exchange
President Joe Biden’s election has renewed the discussion as to whether 1031 tax deferred exchanges are once again in danger of being repealed or modified to limit its tax benefits. Most supporters of 1031 exchanges expound on its benefit to… Read More
Drive-Thru Sales Surged During the Pandemic
Last March, restaurant sales sharply fell after governors banned in-person dining and consumers began working through their glut of stockpiled groceries. But after several weeks, a new trend took hold, illustrated by long drive-thru lines that wrapped around the perimeter… Read More
Investors Demand Medical Office Buildings
Medical office properties are rapidly becoming some of the most prized assets in real estate. They have survived the global crisis caused by the spread of the coronavirus with strong rents, on average, and very little vacant space. “A well-functioning… Read More
E-Commerce Growth Helped Retail Beat Expectations
E-commerce retail sales helped to drive and stabilize retail activity in 2020, with the online shopping market experiencing a decade worth of growth in just a few months, according to research from Moody’s Analytics. Sales hit a peak in the… Read More
Foreign Buyers Position for CRE Opportunities
After dipping to a seven-year low, foreign investment into U.S. commercial real estate could be poised for a big year of buying in 2021. Investment sales transactions took a hit across the board in 2020 as both domestic and foreign… Read More
What is the Right REIT Allocation?
Commercial real estate is a core asset class with unique investment attributes and return drivers. This has been demonstrated over time and is the reason that 83 percent of financial advisors in the U.S. recommend REITs. Investments in REITs are… Read More
AutoZone Expands Presence as Sales Climb
AutoZone, Inc., an automotive parts and accessories retailer, reported that net sales jumped 15.8 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 as it expanded its store count, according to a Tuesday (March 2) announcement. AutoZone reported that domestic same-store sales… Read More
Retailers Opening More Stores in 2021
Reports of the death of physical stores seem to be greatly exaggerated. Don’t believe it? Ask TJX, the dollar stores, Five Below and lots of other retailers. In the midst of perhaps the biggest prolonged shutdown of physical stores in… Read More
Net Lease Assets Buoy Real Estate Investors
The pandemic has turned the commercial real estate world upside-down. Large, trophy assets like condo and office towers have seen a decline in investor interest and therefor value. At the same time, some of the smallest assets into its heaviest… Read More