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

Construction Marketing

Equity REITs own and operate income-generating real estate properties, while mortgage REITs invest in mortgages and other real estate debt instruments. Hybrid REITs combine the characteristics of both equity and mortgage REITs. You’ll find different types of REITs. Choosing REITs to Invest In Clueless about the REITs to invest in?

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.

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Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector

Pro Builder

Don’t let the current hype about single-family B2R communities obscure the need to create long-term sustainability and asset value. Major players, including large private equity firms, investment funds, and public home builders, are all entering the space with lofty goals. The Gold Standard in Built-to-Rent.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

Stok

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

BD+C

contagion from abandoned office buildings will spread to retail (no daytime shoppers), restaurants (no daytime diners), and street life (no happy hour!), Lyon currently represents the firm in the retail market sector, strategically driving business growth, as well as creating a strong market presence and brand equity for Nadel.

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

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. “Real optimism has emerged as a key theme in the real estate market for 2014 as trends are progressing significantly through the economic and real estate recovery cycles,” said Mitch Roschelle, partner, U.S.

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