Retail condos, a long-time favorite of investors looking for exposure to urban markets, have become even more desirable. Growing demand from retail tenants and rising rental rates are enticing a wider variety of buyers, from institutional...

Although the old adage claims that bigger is better, that may not be the case for Forever 21’s stores. The apparel retailer is rethinking the size of its stores and talking with landlords about downsizing, according to multiple sources. The move ...

As public-private partnerships increase in popularity, commercial real estate professionals who want to leverage this unique development model would be wise to take the time to understand the nuances of how, why and when they work. Because und...

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners plans to acquire department store chain Belk Inc. for $3 billion. Charlotte, N.C.-based Belk, which is the nation’s largest family-owned-and-operated department store chain, with close to 300 stores in 16 sou...

Investor demand for net-lease quick-service restaurant (QSR) properties is hotter than an order of McDonald’s French fries. The price point, coupled with long-term leases, rental escalations and recognizable brand names, makes these QSR propertie...

Perhaps more so than any other industry, oil and its pricing volatility impacts all elements of the U.S. economy, both positively and negatively. Looking at it from a macroeconomic level, higher oil prices are good for some industries, and yet ba...