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The Conference Board confidence index fell to 120.2 in January from 126.6.

(Bloomberg)—U.S. consumer confidence slumped in January to the weakest level since July 2017 as optimism on the economy soured during the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown.

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The 20 percent tax deduction for LLCs and limited partnerships appears to favor professional real estate firms over individual investors.

(Bloomberg)—A perk pitched as a boon for mom-and-pop businesses

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Legionella, mold and vapor intrusion are among potential environmental problems commercial real estate owners should try to plan for and prevent.


Whether directly or vicariously, real estate companies

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While property performance remains stable, achieving income stream growth is getting more difficult as the cycle winds downs.

In its

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Too much new development is starting to impact pre-leasing levels in the student housing sector.

Student housing properties are taking a little longer to pre-lease this year.

“There certainly are several

In new research, Colliers identified more than 140 different coworking operators active in the 19 markets, with a total of 27.2 million sq. ft. of flexible workspace.

In new research, Colliers International has provided a lay of the land when it

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The U.S. government pension insurer filed opposition papers against Eddie Lampert’s bid to buy out Sears, reports the Wall Street Journal. Crain’s Chicago Business looks at notable women in commercial real estate. These are

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Congressional Democrats are requesting more details about the Treasury plan to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control.

(Bloomberg)—Congressional Democrats, concerned the Trump administration is going it alone to pursue sweeping

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The Landmark Mall will undergo a nearly 6-million-sq.-ft. redevelopment, including the addition of office, hotel and entertainment space.

There are several years until any major construction activity occurs at Landmark Mall,

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