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With the cycle nearing the end and some banks making uncharacteristic loan bets, there is some concern about rising risk in the sector.

Banks are enjoying near record low

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Cory Booker’s proposal is a tax credit for Americans who spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent.

(Bloomberg)—Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker wants to cut

The firm will help CleanFund, a California lender that finances environmental upgrades on commercial properties.

(Bloomberg)—Starwood Capital Group LLC committed about $500 million to help a California lender finance environmentally friendly upgrades on commercial properties.

CleanFund, based in Sausalito, California, provides

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Foreign investors continue to be interested in U.S. assets. But they need to tread carefully.

U.S.-based private equity funds have more than $300 billion

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The furniture retailer laid out a vision of an urban future where multiple families share kitchens, hallways and dining areas.

(Bloomberg)—In a crowded urban future, kitchens, hallways and dining areas will be shared by

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New York City is the latest local government to require more energy conservation from apartment building owners and developers.

New York property owners and developers and

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Forbes looks at four ways the trade wars affect commercial real estate. Healthy eating options pop up around fitness centers, as retail landlords embrace the health and wellness trend, reports the Wall Street Journal. These are among

The fast-fashion retailer is exploring options that would shore up its liquidity and allow its current owners to maintain control.

(Bloomberg)—Fast-fashion chain Forever 21 Inc. is in talks with potential lenders and restructuring advisers as it explores options for turning around its ailing business, according to people

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Eddie Lampert buy the remaining Sears Hometown stores, reports the Wall Street Journal. Forbes looks at the issues of creating affordable housing. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate

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In 2020, only 250 to 300 new facilities are expected to open, compared to up to 800 scheduled for this year.

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