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Regional Outlook 

{Southeast}  Orlando's Big Deal Unicorp is developing a new $1 billion, 82-acre mixed-use project called O-Town West in Orlando, Fla. The project will combine 100,000 square feet of retail with 15,000 units of multifamily housing and 300 to 400 single-family homes. Amenities include a recreational la

International Beat 

{Southeast}  Orlando's Big Deal Unicorp is developing a new $1 billion, 82-acre mixed-use project called O-Town West in Orlando, Fla. The project will combine 100,000 square feet of retail with 15,000 units of multifamily housing and 300 to 400 single-family homes. Amenities include a recreational la

Capital Rescue 

Mezzanine financing rescues deals when traditional lending cannot bear the risk. With conventional lenders both restricted by regulations and wary of riskier ventures, mezzanine financing is playing a stronger role in providing equity for commercial real estate developments. For example, a builder wanted

Economic Growth Gap 

The days when traditional retailers fit into one box and online retailers fit into their own separate box are falling by the wayside. The next generation of retail is a big melting pot of physical stores and showrooms, e-commerce platforms, and logistics networks all tied together with more technology.

Senior Housing 

The days when traditional retailers fit into one box and online retailers fit into their own separate box are falling by the wayside. The next generation of retail is a big melting pot of physical stores and showrooms, e-commerce platforms, and logistics networks all tied together with more technology.

Under Control 

In the decade since the risk of vapor intrusion has become a prominent commercial real estate environmental concern, sophisticated developers have learned to assess and manage the risk and unlock the value of the affected properties.

Navigating Challenges 

While the industrial market is strong, some challenges lie ahead. The economy is in one of the longest periods of expansion in history, with commercial real estate - industrial in particular - reaping the rewards. By most institutional accounts, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy will continue to be quite

Common Ground 

 Plenty of unknowns occur in any international commercial real estate transaction. Differences in language, laws, and business practices can complicate any deal that crosses global borders, so anything that provides a common ground can make the deal go more smoothly.

 

Preventive Measures 

Commercial real estate professionals can minimize litigation risks to ensure successful deals. Litigation is expensive, disruptive, incredibly stressful, and inherently unpredictable. To avoid litigation arising from a commercial real estate transaction, commercial real estate investors and professionals