People in CRE have been wondering when the impact of macroeconomics and financial realities would mark the arrival of distressed properties. An analysis by CRED iQ of the close to 400 metropolitan statistical areas in the US suggests that the… Read More

The International Franchise Association’s annual Economic Outlook Report, provided data to support what’s been a common anecdotal story of late—franchise job and unit growth are outpacing 2019 levels. As uncertainty and instability challenge retail, entrepreneurs are turning to the franchise model… Read More

The current capital environment has tested the adaptability of many companies, as increasing interest rates have made the cost of capital rise uncomfortably. And while it’s unknown if recent events will calm the Federal Reserve’s zeal for future hikes, some… Read More

While commercial real estate transaction volume has slowed dramatically this year, it is still helpful to look at last year’s investment trends as they can point to where future transactions might occur. Florida, for example, became a leading recipient of… Read More

Commercial real estate’s link to smaller banks in the U.S. is vulnerable and has not gotten enough attention after recent strain in the banking system, according to Capital Economics. “Lending to commercial property in the U.S. is dominated by the… Read More

As the retail sector has struggled to adapt to changes wrought by both the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, convenience stores and grocery stores are experiencing pressure from another source: dollar stores. While the value market has long… Read More

There are a lot of ways to slice Chick-fil-A’s performance to illustrate its success, but one of the most transparent is its whitespace. There are currently seven restaurant chains in America in the $10 billion-and-above club, in terms of domestic… Read More

A firestorm among the banking sector, including the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and New York’s Signature and infusions of capital into First Republic Bank and Credit Suisse, has real estate investors scrambling to figure out what this all means… Read More

When you’ve hit the peak, the only way forward is down, which seems to be where CRE transactions are going at the moment. MSCI’s Capital Trends report for February makes it clear. “The markets are moving faster than a monthly… Read More