11.22.2019
Expanding Pot Legalization Can Translate into High-Yield Opportunities for CRE Investors—If They Act Fast
As more states legalize recreational marijuana use it creates an opportunity for high-yield CRE investment. Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis, and six more states—Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, New Jersey, Missouri and South Dakota—plan…
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New Uses for Old Malls
With larger floor plates and higher parking ratios, large shopping centers could become homes to call centers and other back office support functions. Many malls across the country are struggling, but there are possible fixes…
Read More11.21.2019
November 2019 LIN Properties
At the November 2019 LIN Meeting held on November 20, 2019, 12 excellent properties were presented. Thank you for presenting properties and attending the meeting! Thank you to Riley McKee, Jim Wible and Keith Meyer…
Read More11.20.2019
Short Sellers Get Early Holiday Gift from US Retail Sell-Off
Short sellers increased their bets against some of the biggest names in US retail ahead of the holiday season — and their bearish bets already appeared to be paying off after some early earnings figures triggered…
Read More11.19.2019
‘Sleeping giant’: New Mexico Poised to be Outdoor Go-To Spot
Quiet streams flush with native trout. World-class quail hunting among the cactus and mesquite. Ribbons of flowy singletrack hidden among the purple silhouettes of New Mexico’s mountain ranges and high desert ridges and canyons. It’s…
Read More11.14.2019
How Marijuana Laws Are Challenging for Your Business
Industry and legal experts say that the growing number of states legalizing marijuana is having a major impact on real estate markets, and professionals who operate in the space need to be careful. The cautionary comments came…
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3 Essentials to Know When Moving Your Business to the Cloud
About 18 months ago we began working with a large local construction firm that hates servers. They hate buying them, installing them, backing them up. "It's 2018," the CEO said to me, "Why do I…
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How Marijuana Laws Are Challenging for Your Business
Industry and legal experts say that the growing number of states legalizing marijuana is having a major impact on real estate markets, and professionals who operate in the space need to be careful. The cautionary comments came…
Read More11.13.2019
NAR Forum Asks if Marijuana Legalization Presents a Business Opportunity or Headache
Industry and legal experts weighed in on the expanding state-level legalization of marijuana and its impact on Realtors® and real estate markets this weekend in San Francisco, Calif. The forum, “Marijuana Legalization: Business Headache or…
Read More11.13.2019
November 2019 CCIM Deal Making Session Properties
Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors, and guests who attended the November 2019 CCIM NM Deal Making Session & Forum and to those who shared their properties. Click here to view source PDF. Click here to…
Read More11.07.2019
Low U.S. Interest Rates Are Fueling a Bubble in Commercial Real Estate
The question is not if, but when that bubble will pop. At their October meeting, Federal Reserve officials once again cut interest rates. The central benchmark rate fell from 1.75 percent to 1.50 percent. The 180-degree…
Read More11.04.2019
Cannabis Industry Jargon Tangles Real Estate and Insurance Ops
Real estate operators and insurers are trying to keep pace with the evolving cannabis industry and corresponding jargon crucial to operating their businesses. Real estate operators and insurers are trying to keep up with the…
Read More11.01.2019
October 2019 Commercial Market Trends
View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes October 2019 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square feet…
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Does Negative Absorption in One of the Nation’s Largest Lab Space Markets Signal an Oncoming Downturn?
Occupancy of office and life sciences space in the Boston-Cambridge market has declined for the first time since the recession in the third quarter. For the first time since the Great Recession, occupancy levels for…
Read More11.01.2019
Where Are All The Retail-to-Industrial Conversions?
While the idea of these projects has been hyped, the reality is that they are scarce, says Cushman & Wakefield. A Sam’s Club warehouse store in the Chicago submarket of Matteson shuttered a year or…
Read More10.28.2019
Stay Informed & Get Out to Vote!
Use Viante as a tool to become an informed voter! Viante is a nonprofit funded by you for you. Only individuals can join, ensuring that special interests do not have an influence in their work.…
Read More10.21.2019
11 Tips for Upgrading Toilets
Did you know that, according to the EPA, showers and toilets account for almost half (44%) of the total water usage in an average building? As budget and environmental concerns grow, new research has found…
Read More10.20.2019
Preserving Albuquerque’s Natural Wonders
Imagine the Rio Grande flowing down a concrete channel, its banks bare of trees. No bike trail. No wildlife. That’s an Albuquerque that almost was. But thanks to a group of local residents and civic…
Read More10.17.2019
October 2019 LIN Properties
At the October 2019 LIN Meeting held on October 16, 2019, 10 excellent properties were presented. Thank you for presenting properties and attending the meeting! Thank you to Glenn Wright and Chris Anderson who hosted:…
Read More10.16.2019
2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report
State of the Property Management Industry Report is now ready for download. Produced in partnership with NARPM, this year’s report reveals: • How to adapt your strategies for success in response to changing conditions in…
Read More10.15.2019
What's Behind Medical Office Buildings' Strong Trajectory
On the rise for the last four years, medical office sales totaled $10.4 billion in 2018. One of the US’ fastest growing industries, healthcare spending reached almost $3.5 trillion annually in 2017. The US Centers for…
Read More10.14.2019
There are 23% More Gyms in Retail Centers Than There Were in 2010
Traditional tenants in retail centers once scoffed at having gyms in their midst for all the parking spaces they took up. No more. JLL’s research team examined 6,000-plus fitness center move-ins dating back to 2013…
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The Business Implications of Legalized Cannabis, Real Estate and Risks
There is a lot of information available surrounding the cannabis industry, but for insurers, understanding the risks involved with these businesses, the types of insurance required and new products that may be needed is critical.…
Read More10.08.2019
CRE Lenders Try to Hold On to Underwriting Discipline to Avoid Future Refi Risk
In a market with high demand for new loans, lenders are trying to structure deals with an easy exit at maturity. The drop in interest rates has been great news for borrowers, with low cost of…
Read More10.08.2019
How Well Do Owners Work With Property Managers?
Property managers are developing strategies to drive value, but are owners and developers listening? Property managers are focused on driving value in apartment buildings through tenant retention and tenant services, and in this booming market,…
Read More10.04.2019
US Unemployment Rate Hits a 50-year Low Even as Hiring Slows
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September, the lowest level in nearly five decades, even though employers appeared to turn more cautious and slowed their hiring. The economy added a modest 136,000 jobs,…
Read More10.02.2019
October 2019 CCIM Deal Making Session Properties
Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors, and guests who attended the October 2019 CCIM NM Deal Making Session & Forum and to those who shared their properties. Click here to view source PDF. Click here to…
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September 2019 Commercial Market Trends
View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes September 2019 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square feet…
Read More09.27.2019
Understanding Self-Storage Occupancy Types and How They Relate to Revenue
Most self-storage operators are obsessed with facility occupancy, but do they fully understand it? While it can be an indicator of site performance, it’s important to know the two different types and how to use…
Read More09.23.2019
Commercial, Multifamily Delinquencies Hold Near Record Lows
Delinquency rate unlikely to change in near future Commercial and multifamily delinquencies held near record lows in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Most multifamily and commercial loan types remained unchanged…
Read More09.20.2019
Nine Safety Tips For Commercial Agents
Shield your computer from e-mail viruses. Make sure your system updates are up to date so you are protected against malware. Agree on an office distress code. In situations where site visits lead you to…
Read More09.20.2019
Top Three Enhancements in RPR Commercial
1. CUSTOM TRADE AREA REPORTS We started the year with some subtle tweaks to the labeling of the custom areas. But we ended it with a bang, making huge improvements by giving you the opportunity…
Read More09.19.2019
September 2019 LIN Properties
At the September 2019 LIN Meeting held on September 18, 2019, 5 excellent properties were presented. Thank you for presenting properties and attending the meeting! Thank you to Reatil Solutions who hosted: Cottonwood Mall – 10000…
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Swimming in Capital Markets Liquidity: Sources of Commercial Real Estate Debt
As we enter into the second half of 2019, we approach 10 years of recovery in the real estate markets. One question on the mind of investors is the concern over when the end of…
Read More09.19.2019
2019-2020 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate™
The Counselors of Real Estate has identified the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate, with U.S. infrastructure being the leading concern of the 1,100-member organization. The Counselors…
Read More09.19.2019
The U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market Remains Strong Despite Global Economic Concerns
Many savvy investors thought the markets reached its cycle peak a few years ago. That turned out not to be the case. Ten years since the economic expansion started after the Great Recession, commercial real estate…
Read More09.18.2019
ABQ City Council Candidate Interview Results
Getting to know 2019 Albuquerque City Council Candidates through REALTOR® Interviews. To keep REALTORS® informed for the upcoming City Council Elections on November 5th, members of the Real Estate Community PAC (RECPAC), made up of…
Read More09.18.2019
ABQ Industrial Vacancy Hits a Record Low
Albuquerque’s vacancy rate on industrial buildings reached its lowest recorded level earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean residents should expect to see a bunch of new warehouses going up anytime soon. CBRE Group Inc.…
Read More09.16.2019
Flex Office Space: Much More Than WeWork
A new CBRE report traces a trend that’s growing well beyond a niche offering from a handful of players, while new business models could attract even more and larger tenants. Under a mid-range scenario, flex…
Read More09.12.2019
Five CRE Economists Offer Advice for Today's Real Estate Investors
1. Richard Barkham, global chief economist with CBRE “Hold your nerve, be ready to buy from those that lose theirs. Don’t initiate development projects and be ready to compromise on lease-up. Favorite property types are workforce…
Read More09.12.2019
NAR: Repeal of Clean Water Rule Should Spur Homebuilding
The Trump administration on Thursday formally repealed the Waters of the U.S. rule, an Obama-era environmental regulation that drew criticism from the real estate industry for imposing burdensome restrictions on housing development near water sources.…
Read More09.11.2019
Lenders Won’t Cover Rising Construction Costs on Multifamily Projects
To make up for rising materials costs, apartment developers are being forced to put more equity into their projects. Low interest rates are not enough to make up for the rising cost of construction on new…
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How Long Will True Diversity Elude Commercial Real Estate?
Industry organizations, including IREM, are making strides, but more needs to be done. Diversity and inclusion should be the fabric of every commercial real estate organization. So says the Deloitte “2019 Commercial Real Estate Industry…
Read More09.09.2019
Program Can Boost NM’s ‘Opportunity Zones’
A state addendum to a federal economic development program could help some of New Mexico’s poorest areas compete with big cities in New York and California. New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia Keyes recently…
Read More09.09.2019
Commissioners Seeking Changes to New Paid Leave Ordinance
Just weeks after the Bernalillo County Commission passed a vigorously debated paid leave ordinance, elected officials are already angling to make a significant change. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Charlene Pyskoty want to amend the…
Read More09.06.2019
Widening Spread Between On- and Off-Campus Medical Office
With a lack of newer, quality product, there is a widening spread between on- and off-campus medical office product in San Diego. The spread between on- and off-campus medical office product continues to widen in…
Read More09.04.2019
September 2019 CCIM Deal Making Session Properties
Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors, and guests who attended the September 2019 CCIM NM Deal Making Session & Forum and to those who shared their properties. Click here to view source PDF. Name Property, City…
Read More09.04.2019
August 2019 Commercial Market Trends
View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes August 2019 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square…
Read More09.03.2019
Where Does the US Fit in a Changing Global CRE Market?
Global CRE investment flows are shifting as institutional investors and asset managers turn their attention to markets outside the US. When Miami-based private equity firm Safe Harbor Equity launched its distressed CRE debt fund earlier…
Read More08.29.2019
Exclusive Research: On Solid Ground
Exclusive research shows seniors housing continues to have a strong outlook. Stakeholders across the seniors housing sector have been keeping a careful eye on the robust construction pipeline that has been bringing new supply and…
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