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Why Savvy Owners Are Taking Their Chips Off the Table
An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses why small and midsize private owners are currently looking to sell in this market.
Why Flexible Firms May Finish First in 2017
A look at how a handful of Chicago firms are reevaluating their strategies to successfully diversify their business and continue their dramatic growth.
The Rewards of Green Financing
Fannie Mae’s multifamily chief explains how dedicating capital to measures that save energy and water pay off, especially in the affordable sector.
Cybersecurity 411: Implementing Governance
A lack of due diligence with cybersecurity can lead to hefty financial penalties, lost business and productivity, regulatory fines and litigation. But cybersecurity starts with executive buy-in. Without it, the program will have no direction to succeed.
Western Markets Dominate Rent Growth
From Seattle to San Diego, many tech-driven, Millennial-attracting markets have experienced continuous rent growth above previous averages.
4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Dumpster Moving Solution
The trash room is the most dangerous area on the property. The average cost of a Workers Comp claim can be more than $41,000—and the increase to your company’s worker’s comp insurance premium could increase by three times for up to three years.
Trade Groups in Effort to Fix Bank Lending Rules
Proposed legislation would maintain high-volatility commercial real estate’s higher capital charges, but clarify which loans are subject to the rules.
Ways to Fuel Greater Energy Efficiency
Key first steps property managers and owners can take to help realize savings and benefits for properties in their portfolio by going green.
Using Data for Better Portfolio Performance
How to achieve additional savings by analyzing utility costs and using benchmarking strategies, according to a case study from NeighborWorks.
Building on Wetlands
The biggest risk is that those wanting to develop may not be aware that a portion of that land may be situated on fresh or saltwater wetlands. In addition, developing on wetlands is a quick way to unknowingly commit a federal offense.