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PREA’s third quarter consensus forecast survey shows investors expect total return growth on all commercial property types to slow between 2018 and 2010.

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The threat of tariffs is putting pressure on prices of construction materials, driving up project costs.

Many multifamily developers and contractors are fighting off price increases for construction materials.

“Lately we have seen a few knee-jerk reactions from manufacturers

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The D.C.-based REIT’s retail portfolio could bring in about $800 million.

(Bloomberg)—Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is exploring the sale of its retail portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.

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A report from tenant advocacy group the Housing Rights Initiative found more than 10,000 false renovation applications over the course of two and a half years.

(Bloomberg)—New York’s city council

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Low vacancy and prohibitive house prices give SFR tenants incentives to accept rent increases.

There is still room for landlords of single-family rentals

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From mid-2017 through mid-2018, the average U.S. homeowner gained $16,200 in home equity.

(Bloomberg)—The average homeowner in the U.S. gained $16,200

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The money manager wants to raise approximately $500 million for investment in opportunity zones.

(Bloomberg)—Manny Friedman’s $6.9 billion hedge fund firm, EJF Capital, is raising money for

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To avoid bankruptcy Sears CEO Edward Lampert proposed a restructuring plan that would involve, among other things, the disposition of $1.5 billion in additional real estate, reports the Wall Street Journal. Forbes look at how

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As foreign and institutional investors seek portfolio diversification capital is likely to continue flowing into student housing properties.

Through mid-2018, the student housing sector

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An office building’s ability to attract talent is the most important factor tenants will consider when making leasing decisions.

Start-ups and rapidly growing, early stage companies, especially

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