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Santa Clara County in California had the fastest-growing economy in the U.S. last year.

(Bloomberg)—While the economy in Los Angeles County, home to Hollywood, topped the list as

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Shorter leases, smaller store formats and new types of tenants were the topics of discussion on day three of the annual conference.

The final day of ICSC New York Deal Making

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The U.S. and China reach phase one of a trade deal, reports the Wall Street Journal. Workforce multifamily demand will continue in 2020, according to Forbes. These are among today’s must reads from around the

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The ski slope at the American Dream mall opened on December 5. It’s the first indoor ski slope in North America.

(Bloomberg)—There are certain things one might expect to do in

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Gateway markets might be getting too highly priced for multifamily investors. Where should they go instead?

As high-net-worth (HNW) investors and family offices mull next year’s opportunities in commercial real estate, they might want to keep

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The retailer won approval for liquidation even though a federal bankruptcy watchdog claimed that a previous sale attempt was “tainted.”

(Bloomberg)—Destination Maternity Corp. won court approval to liquidate its remaining stores

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There were more retail CEO exits in 2019 than in any year since 2010.

(Bloomberg Opinion)—Many of the retail industry’s challenges in 2020 will be familiar,

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In November, Manhattan apartment units leased at a median rent of $3,502—just $19 short of the previous record high.

(Bloomberg)—It’s been a good year for Manhattan’s apartment landlords, and November was their best month yet.

Units leased for

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Many of U.S. eviction cases involve money judgements under $600, reports The New York Times. The New Yorker looks at San Francisco’s Salesforce Park. These are among today’s must reads from around the

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Banks, debt funds and life insurance companies are willing to lend on retail projects, but the projects needs all the “bells and whistles.”

Giant mall REITS

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