NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Top Stories

Finance & Investment

CRE Sponsors Turn to Virtual Road Shows to Raise Capital

By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer

With business travel still largely on hold, private real estate companies have had to get creative to reach investors.

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Finance & Investment

Split-Roll Property Tax Proposal 15 in Calif. Too Close to Call

By David Bodamer, Editorial Director

The outcomes of several other ballot measures were decided, including legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in several states.

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Multifamily

First Affordable Housing REIT Puts the Spotlight on a Growing Sector

By John Egan, Contributing Writer

Aspire Real Estate Investors is planning on a $1.1 billion acquisition pipeline, with a focus on Opportunity Zones.

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Office

Co-working Gets a Boost as Professionals Seek Workspaces Away from Home

By Patricia Kirk, Contributing Writer

Demand for flex office space on an as-needed basis is the fastest growing product line for many co-working operators.

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Analysis

Alternative Properties

Self-Storage Attracts New Buyers

By Bendix Anderson, Contributing Writer

Buchanan Street Partners plans to spend $350 million to $500 million to buy and build in the sector.

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Multifamily

Multifamily Investors Plan to Add Value in the Pandemic

By Bendix Anderson, Contributing Writer

One way for savvy investors to make deals pencil out in a tough market is target assets where strong management can generate some upside.

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Commentary

Property Management

Strong Partnerships are an Undervalued Key to Organizational Success

By Chip Watts, contributing columnist

New IREM President Chip Watts lays out his vision for how commercial real estate associations can work together and with stakeholders in meaningful partnerships.

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Property Management

The Right Way to Handle Tenant Relief Requests

By Mark Leverette

This is how commercial landlords can maintain revenues in the face of appeals for rent relief, bankruptcies and other COVID-19 pressures.

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Real Estate Services

Building a Brand and Moving Forward (Special Series on Crowdfunding, Part Three)

By Adam Gower, Contributing Columnist

In the third article in a seven-part series on real estate crowdfunding, Adam Gower outlines tips for effectively developing a brand in this competitive space.

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NREI Wire

Pet Valu Closing All 358 U.S. Stores, Including Dozens in Maryland

Business Journals

The pet retailer is closing all of its U.S. stores and holding a going-out-of-business sale.

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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today

By NREI Staff

Real Estate Executive Council CEO Ken McIntyre spoke with CPE about how REEC and other organizations are helping increase diversity and inclusion within the commercial real estate industry. Hawaii’s reopening of its tourist industry provides potential lessons for other states, according to The New York Times. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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