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Converting Churches to Condos Brings Logistical, Social Challenges
Washington Post, Sept. 22, 2016--Abrams, AmandaC hurch redevelopment projects more than tripled from 2010 to 2015.
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Even Rent Is Negotiable
UExpress, Sept. 23, 2016--Sichelman, Lew Everything is negotiable in real estate--even when it comes to renting a place to live. 
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Women Are Making Inroads in Commercial Real Estate, Yet Challenges Remain in Construction and Development
Phoenix Business Journal, Sept. 23, 2016--Sunnucks, Mike Women hold some prominent positions at commercial brokerage firms and industry associations, but some challenges remain.
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In San Francisco, a Sinking Skyscraper and a Deepening Dispute
New York Times, Sept. 22, 2016--Fuller, Thomas The Millennium Tower, which its developers say is the largest reinforced concrete building in the western United States, has now sunk about 16 inches and is leaning six inches toward a neighboring skyscraper.
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New York Co-Working Provider to Plant its First Flag in D.C. by Eastern Market
Washington Business Journal, Sept. 23, 2016--Sernovitz, Daniel  Co-working provider The Yard plans to open its first D.C. office location at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE next year.
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Here’s What Trump, Clinton Said about Housing in First Debate
HousingWire, Sept. 26, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey They barely mentioned housing, as it turns out.
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Five Trends Affecting Commercial Real Estate: Looking Ahead to 2017
National Real Estate Investor, Sept. 26, 2016 The U.S. property market landscape will likely see continued strong fundamentals, increased investor flows and high transaction volume in 2017, two analysts say.
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U.S. Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Hits $2.9 Trillion in Mid 2016
World Property Journal, Sept. 27, 2016--Gerrity, Michael Mortgage Bankers Association reports commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $39.9 billion in the second quarter of 2016, as three of the four major investor groups increased their holdings.
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Crowdfunded REITs Gain Momentum
National Real Estate Investor, Sept. 28, 2016--Mattson-Teig, Beth   Crowdfunding firms are stepping into the REIT space to make a bigger play for commercial real estate investor capital.
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