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…
Daughter of Famous Civil Rights Author Takes Aim at the Property Industry in New Book
If you want an eye-opening gut punch about racism in America, read The Color of Law. Released in 2017 the book documents the history of…
NYC’s Carbon Neutral Initiative Tackles Zoning
Last summer, New York City mayor Eric Adams strutted out to announce his plan for a “better” NYC, which turned out to be an initiative…
Rent Control is Spreading, But its Side Effects Could, Too
The idea of rent control may be making more headlines lately, but it's far from a new idea. The history of rent control in America…
After Big Industry Merger, Co-living is Poised to Enter a Growth Phase
At the beginning of the year, the country’s largest co-living operator, Common, announced it was merging with Habyt, the largest co-living company outside the US.…
In a Turbulent Office Market, Placemaking Matters More Than Ever
Even though many of us are looking at the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, it’s still wreaking havoc on the commercial market, particularly for…
Cannabis Dispensaries Often Boost Property Values, But Not All Landlords Are Onboard
As more states pass legislation to legalize the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, the opportunities it presents for the real estate sector have prompted…
Housing Will Not Keep Pace With Growth Until We Overhaul the Permitting Process
Most major American cities have a housing shortage. This is no surprise to anyone who keeps even cursory tabs on housing and rental prices.
Breaking America’s Parking Addiction
For many in real estate, development, and urban planning, the hook was set early on by a video game.
Confessions of a NIMBY
We have a new derogatory term for our times. No, I’m not talking about “super-spreader,” or “Karen,” although they are both certainly unique to our…