Commercial real estate comes to reality TV, a rush to get across town in Los Angeles, and brick-and-mortar’s resilience – it’s all here in the Commercial Real Estate News Roundup For July 30, 2014.
General
California is building once again, according to commercial real estate survey - Imperial Valley News, July 27, 2014 – The Golden State’s newest building surge reminds us that the world’s fifth largest economy has much to teach the world about sustained economic growth. And much to teach the doomsayers of the past 15 years about how to eat crow.
New Lenders Enter Property Market and Think Small, WSJ, July 22, 2014 – Bigger isn’t always better, and the small businesses of the nation once again have the attention of lenders.
Vermont commercial real estate market continues to show strength at mid-year, New England Real Estate Journal, July 24, 2014 – Led by suburban Burlington office offerings, Vermont’s commercial property picture looks as sweet as a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.
Lights, Camera, Sell: Harrison Man Films Real Estate Reality Show Pilot, Harrison Daily Voice, July 25, 2014 – It finally happened: commercial real estate is getting the reality TV treatment. Sadly, nobody in Hollywood has yet picked up my script for a show based on dairy farm land sales. I call it Moo Diligence.
Office
Office real estate market finally catches up, Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 24, 2014 – Downtown Minneapolis hasn’t seen this much action since Prince filmed Purple Rain.
L.A. County office market improves as new leases edge out renewals, LA Times, July 24, 2014 – Renewals are falling behind new leases in L.A. as companies flush with cash seek new window views.
Washington’s biggest real estate battle is beginning to look like a blowout, Washington Post, July 22, 2014 – They’ve got a real “case of the Mondays” in DC. Monday Properties, that is.
Designing a Better Office Space, Entrepreneur, July 26, 2014 – It’s happening in even the stodgiest firms: color, open space and shiny stuff is taking over the white collar landscape.
Industrial
La. leads nation in industrial construction value, The Advocate, July 26, 2014 – $4.9 billion in industrial projects have put Louisiana on top of the construction spending pile.
Illinois: Driven by logistics, DC Velocity, July 28, 2014 – The transportation and fulfillment explosion spurred by e-commerce is yet another reason the traditional crossroads of the USA – Illinois – has a rosy future in industrial development.
Liberty Property Trust makes plans for new warehouse park in Durham, Triangle Business Journal, July 25, 2014 – Concrete tilt walls and industrial grade construction are the path to profits in Durham.
Retail
Silver Line a draw for some new retailers, Washington Post, July 28, 2014 – Passengers and shoppers continue their overlap in DC.
Outlet mall’s opening a sign of shifting retail landscape in Charlotte region, Charlotte Observer, July 27, 2014 – The outlet mall, once the exclusive feature of off-location areas is remaking what it means to go shopping in Charlotte.
One Reason Retail Agents Should Celebrate, GlobeSt., July 28, 2014 – Study: most consumers prefer brick and mortar.
