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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Mixed-Use Developments These developments typically include a combination of residential, commercial, and retail spaces in one building or complex, and can be located in urban or suburban areas. Further, the potential for higher foot traffic in mixed-use developments can benefit commercial and retail tenants.

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New Home Building Seattle Area Market Too Fuel Contractor Growth

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Sharp Small Retail Business Owners - Do not invest millions of dollars in market research to determine where to open a new store. They simply follow large multi-national retailers like McDonalds and Wal-Mart because they have the resources and have already done the research before investing money to open new stores.

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Is There a Future in Commercial Investment Properties for You?

Wolgast Corporation

Have you considered commercial investment properties to add to your portfolio? Cbre.com 2 identifies strength in retail (with price adjustments), industrial/logistics space, multifamily housing in downtown locations, and single-family rentals in the suburbs. So, there are opportunities available. maintenance, utilities).

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

Stok

Her time is mostly spent researching the financial implications of sustainability in commercial real estate (CRE) and serving Schulich’s graduate programs in real estate and infrastructure. Bonus point: when we consider the impact of real estate on people, (during non-pandemic times) we spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors.

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

Stok

Her time is mostly spent researching the financial implications of sustainability in commercial real estate (CRE) and serving Schulich’s graduate programs in real estate and infrastructure. Bonus point: when we consider the impact of real estate on people, (during non-pandemic times) we spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Respondents were particularly positive about the prospects for equity capital from foreign investors, institutional investors and private equity funds, as well as debt from insurance companies, mezzanine lenders, and issuers of commercial mortgage-backed securities. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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Residential and Commercial Construction: 7 Crucial Differences

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Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions. Commercial construction.