Spread Between Retail, Industrial Rents Compresses

JLL, Chicago, reported the spread between retail property rents and industrial property rents is compressing as home deliveries speed up and e-commerce steals more and more market share from brick-and-mortar retailers.

Personnel News From USAA Real Estate, JLL, Merchants Capital

USAA Real Estate, San Antonio, announced Ryan Krauch, most recently a principal with Morgan Stanley’s Mesa West Capital, is joining its senior leadership team as Executive Managing Director and member of the investment committee.

Hotel Debt Markets Improving

The hospitality debt market is showing a resurgence as the lodging industry continues to recover, said JLL, Chicago.

JLL: Real Estate Going Electric

Commercial real estate releases carbon emissions from natural gas boilers, diesel back-up generators and other sources, but JLL, Chicago, said efforts are growing to power buildings entirely by electricity.

Personnel News from Walker & Dunlop, IPA, JLL

Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., announced Dana Wade joined the firm as Chief Production Officer for all Federal Housing Administration-backed loan originations with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She will also help drive the company’s affordable housing financing activities.

CRE Investment Up, But Caution Prevails

JLL, Chicago, said global real estate investment improved in the third quarter, but COVID-19 uncertainty continues to hamper markets.