WBUR, July 8, 2024–Simón RiosCities across Massachusetts are identifying office buildings that could be candidates for residential conversions. Architect Tim Love of Utile Architecture and Planning said certain features make …
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Cities’ New Fix for Dying Downtowns? Bring In Jugglers
The Wall Street Journal, July 8, 2024-Konrad PutzierThe musician who goes by the stage name Martini Shakers travels across the South playing Rockabilly songs on his guitar, accordion, saxophone and …
San Francisco’s AI Boom Can’t Stop Real Estate Slide, as Office Vacancies Reach New Record
CNBC, July 8, 2024-Ari Levy and Jordan NovetArtificial intelligence has been a big boon for San Francisco real estate. But not enough of one to make up for the broader …
Register for MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Insurance Conclave 2024, Oct. 6-8
Registration is now open for MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Insurance Conclave, which will be held Oct. 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo.
Commercial Real Estate Basics: Underwriting Retail and Valuation: August 2024
Click here for more About the Event Underwriting Retail and Valuation teaches participants the basic concepts of underwriting a retail property. The course introduces the types of retail, the underwriting …
KKR Makes Its Biggest Foray Into Apartments, Betting on Rising Rents
The Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2024-Will ParkerKKR has completed its largest-ever purchase of apartment buildings, the latest in a string of big-ticket deals, signaling that some of the most …
Office Sector in Early Phase of Multi-Decade Reshuffling
Globe St., June 24, 2024-Kristen SmithbergAs remote and hybrid work solidifies into a permanent dynamic, the office sector is facing new realities marked by distress that is expected to continue …
Podcast: What’s Really Happening in America’s Downtowns? Your Questions Answered.
The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2024Are America’s downtowns doomed or are they thriving? Depending on where you look, the answer may be different.Click here for more
Brookfield’s Plan to Turn Malls Into Minicities Falls Short
Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2024–Kate KingBrookfield Property Partners spent billions in 2018 to assume full ownership of mall-owner GGP when malls were out of favor on Wall Street. Executives …
Neighbors Fight Affordable Housing, but Need Libraries. Can’t We Make a Deal?
The New York Times, June 21, 2024-Michael KimmelmanThese days, NIMBYs are always fighting affordable housing projects. Communities are increasingly desperate for libraries. One obvious solution is the twofer — building …