RealPage Cites Recent Price-Fixing Ruling in Antitrust Defense
Last week, a U.S. Court reversed a decision in the antitrust case U.S. v. Brewbaker. The Department of Justice had indicted Brent Brewbaker for his role in price fixing under…
Microgrids Could Revolutionize Commercial Solar So What’s the Hold Up?
At this point, almost every commercial property owner in America has likely considered solar. The ability to create energy from what is often unused space is incredibly tempting, especially as…
Lender Takes Control of Chicago Office Tower in Uncontested Auction
The U.S. office market's post-pandemic epidemic of foreclosures amid the billions in looming maturities rages on. With high-interest rate loans and stringent lending terms, refinancing deals remain hard to close,…
Has a Chinese Tech Company Cracked the Smart City Code?
Sidewalk Toronto. Masdar City. Songdo. There have been so many smart cities that have been scrapped or have failed to live up to their expectations. Making a viable city, smart…
Inside Multifamily Giant Greystar’s First Life Sciences Project
Given the upheaval of the office market, it’s not all that surprising these days to hear about a company that focuses mainly on developing and owning offices to announce they…
Commercial Property Valuations Facing Increased Scrutiny
Former President Trump's real estate company is facing accusations of fraud in New York due to alleged overvaluations of his properties. One of the focuses of the trial so far…
Tech Industry Struggles With Hybrid Work Adoption
Tech companies are reevaluating the office as employees prioritize social connections over remote work. Will community be the new key factor in the tech sector's evolving workplace landscape?
SEC Rule Change Will Have Big Impact on Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate investments have typically been made by high-net-worth individuals. This is partially due to the high price tag of most commercial real estate but is also a result…
Potential Changes Ahead for Commercial Lending Standards
In response to the 2008 sub-prime mortgage crisis, global regulators aimed to avert future financial disasters. They gathered under the "Basel Committee on Banking Supervision," named after its Basel, Switzerland…
Rent Growth Moderating in Cities Where the Most Apartments Are Being Built
The rollercoaster of residential rental prices in the U.S. that took place between 2020 and 2022 has moderated significantly over the past 12 months. A record number of apartments are…