Commercial deals offer a new post-Sitzer compensation model
Want to get paid? Start studying up on how US commercial commissions are negotiated. That's where the residential side of real estate is headed, 4 experts argued at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Office buildings are at 'the beginning of a crisis'
Landlords are confronting the fact that their commercial real estate holdings are becoming increasingly obsolete
by Ben Verde Jan 16
Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax
Proponents said the measure would raise $100M per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream
by Taylor Anderson Nov 8
WeWork, once thought to be the future of work, files for bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey as part of a 'comprehensive reorganization' of the office space leasing giant
by Ben Verde Nov 7
WeWork reportedly to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week
The company that once embodied the future of the workplace, which at its peak was valued at $47B, is reportedly considering filing a chapter 11 petition in New Jersey
Buffett, Munger foresee 'hollowed out' downtowns as offices empty
Warren Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger see distress in commercial real estate, which could spell trouble for lenders and opportunity for investors. ‘The buildings don’t go away,’ Buffett said
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
NYC's rep falters amid lower economic, real estate prospects
The city ranked lower than 18 other cities, including Boston, Seattle, and Boise, Idaho, on factors like post-COVID recovery and commercial real estate, according to an analysis by JPMorgan
by Ben Verde Oct 23
America's wealthiest real estate billionaires in 2023
From multifamily to industrial properties, some of real estate's wealthiest billionaires made out better than others in 2023. Collectively, Forbes' 25 wealthiest real estate tycoons are worth $139B
The office market might recover. It just has to crash first, investors say
73% of the more than 900 real estate investors who responded to a recent Bloomberg survey said commercial real estate prices would fall through at least late 2024
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
Amid losses, WeWork attempts to renegotiate 'nearly all' of its leases
The struggling commercial real estate startup said that its leasing costs remain too high and it will look to exit underperforming locations
by Ben Verde Sep 7
Redfin’s return to office shows unique stress for US office market
Experts expect US companies to adjust remote work policies in the coming 6-12 months as office market suffers. 'Our cultures are different around work-life balance,' said CBRE's Julie Whelan
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
How to bridge the gap between real estate investors and brokers
Buyers and brokers view deals differently. But they don’t have to be adversaries. Here are strategies to bridge the gap
by Michael Zaransky Aug 1
How some commercial brokerages are beating the current market
Despite struggles in the commercial space dating from the beginning of COVID, some commercial brokerages have found a way to thrive
by Victoria Kennedy Jul 25
Treasury Secretary: Commercial real estate will suffer 'some pain'
In her first interview since the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that while she expects 'some pain' and even consolidation, banks will weather the storm
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Barbara Corcoran fears 'bloodbath' as bigwigs warn of real estate crash
In the past week, a growing chorus of public names — from Elon Musk and Ross Perot Jr. to Barbara Corcoran and Dave Burt — have escalated their rhetoric around a looming 'real estate recession'
by Ben Verde Jun 1