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

Construction Marketing

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. It allows real estate market investments without directly purchasing and managing properties. The primary purpose of a REIT is to generate income for its investors through rental income, capital gains, or both.

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Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn

BD+C

Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn The community consists of approximately 955 units of 100% affordable housing, 28,000 sf of neighborhood service retail and community space, a site for a new public school, and a new 1.5-acre acre public park. acre public park. acre public park.

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Can Teachers, Nurses, and Retail Workers Afford the Rent?

Pro Builder

Can Teachers, Nurses, and Retail Workers Afford the Rent? Zillow examined what renters who work as teachers and nurses and in food services and retail are doing to keep rent payments affordable. Zillow examined what renters who work as teachers and nurses and in food services and retail are doing to keep rent payments affordable.

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How to Complete Construction Months Faster

Wolgast Corporation

We stress the importance of time because we know that the faster construction is completed, the faster you can start generating income in your new space. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed. Therefore, the bidding and selection process is much shorter in duration.

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Jones Lang LaSalle: All U.S. real estate sectors to post gains in 2013—even retail

BD+C

Although 2013 isn’t likely to be anyone’s idea of a blockbuster year for real estate performance, landlords across an array of commercial property types are gaining pricing control and increased rental income from their assets.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Credit: City of Cape Coral).

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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. This can provide a steady stream of income and can be a good option for developers who want to hold onto the property for the long term.