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New coaching program is designed to help you fix finances

GreenPath Financial Wellness — with the support of a $345,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase — develop a pilot program for one-on-one financial coaching.
J.C. Penney closing more stores and a call center. Is your store on the list?

More store closures are hitting J.C. Penney. In April, the retailer will close six stores in Ohio, New York, South Carolina, Oklahoma and more.
Gap Backs Away from Plan to Spin Off Old Navy

The apparel retailer abandoned its plan to spin off its best-performing division.
Equifax breach settlement: Time is running out to file a claim for free credit monitoring or money

Affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach? Time is running out to file a claim for free credit monitoring or compensation. The deadline is Jan. 22.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, just topped $1 trillion in market value, joining other tech giants

Alphabet just joined the trillionaire club. The tech giant is the fourth U.S. company to hit the milestone after Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.
Ben & Jerry's creates ice cream flavor called 'Netflix & Chilll'd'

Ben & Jerry's revealed it's releasing a new flavor, "Netflix and Chilll'd," paying homage to the popular (and NSFW) phrase "Netflix and chill."
Five Major Points in MSCI’S 2020 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report

Will Robson, global head of real estate solutions research with MSCI, discussed emerging trends in real estate investment with NREI.
Reverse Logistics Are a Growing Challenge for Retailers. But Here’s How They Benefit Industrial Property Owners

Retailers’ reverse logistics challenges present an opportunity for industrial real estate investors.
Which Troubled Retailers Might Run Out of Time in 2020?

Last year set an all-time record for store closings. Here are the retailers that may close stores or file for bankruptcy in 2020.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Jan. 16, 2020)

This year will see the delivery of more new apartment units than any year since the 1980s, according to the Wall Street Journal. Coney Island shop owners are looking at rent increases of up to 400 percent, reports The New York Times. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Housing Upswing to Cushion U.S. Economy from Sluggish Investment

Home construction outlays, which account of almost 4 percent of GDP, increased for the fifth month in November.
Retail Turmoil Hits Times Square with Tenants Looking for Exit

Asking rents in the area have slipped and some of its largest merchants have closed stores in recent years.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Jan. 15, 2020)

A joint venture that includes the Blackstone Group will buy MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay, reports the Wall Street Journal. The New York Times looks at how Florida’s Aventura Mall has been beating the retail sector’s troubles. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Proptech Needs to Complement, Not Replace, Interaction Between Tenants and Property Managers

If tenants can only connect with property managers through electronic means, they can become dissatisfied.
U.S. Tightens Rules for Foreign Deals’ Security Risk Reviews

The new rules will have an increased focus on real estate transactions.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Jan. 14, 2019)

Forbes puts together a list of the biggest retailers to close its doors last year. The New York Times looks at the life of late Faith Hope Consolo. These are today's must reads from around commercial real estate industry.
Good Student Housing Deals Prove Hard to Find in Smaller Markets

A gap between buyers and sellers expectations on cap rates is slowing the pace of deal volume in secondary and tertiary markets.
Claim Tax Deductions for Prior Building Repairs During Renewed TPR Filing Period

Topics for your business to consider and steps you can take to address potential overcapitalization issues.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Jan. 13, 2019)

The pace of new construction in Chicago is dropping, reports Crain's Chicago Business. Bisnow looks at the toll of Australia's horrific brushfire season and how communities are planning to rebuild. These are among today's must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Rent-Cap Czar Insists Berlin Is ‘El Dorado’ for Investors

Lompscher hopes the city can increase the amount of apartments that are built each year to around 20,000, partly through companies her department controls.
Proximity to Rail Service to Play a Bigger Role in Industrial Site Selection

As rail service has become faster, industrial developers are increasingly considering rail access in site selection.
GM to revive Hummer name, but not the brand, in a new all-electric pickup

GM is reviving the Hummer name, building an all-electric pickup to be sold in early 2022.
Google Quietly Expands in New York in Wake of Amazon’s Stumble

Google’s parent Alphabet Inc. managed to grow its New York City workforce by thousands without provoking public ire.
Trump tweets 'How are your 409K's doing?' in apparent typo as Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records

President Trump tweeted that Americans' "409K'S" are doing great, a typo referencing 401(k) retirement accounts that was later deleted.
It Could be a Busy Year for Affordable Housing Development

Many states have tried to offset the loss of federal funds by creating or renewing their own local housing trust funds or state housing tax credits to support new development.
Why One Firm is Betting on “Pooled Loans” to Cut Costs for CRE Borrowers

Eastern Union plans to work on behalf of its borrower clients to bundle maturing loans together to secure more favorable rates on refinancing.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Jan. 10, 2020)

Business Insider looks at how the real estate sector might change in the new decade. Walmart’s new technology is bad news for shopping center operators, according to Forbes. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Mall-Based Retailers Take Beating After U.S. Shoppers Turn Away

Kohl’s, J.C. Penney and L Brands all reported drops in same-store sales over the holiday shopping season.
Six Predictions for the Retail Sector in 2020

Retail real estate had just had one of its toughest years ever. Will there be relief in sight in 2020?
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (January 9, 2019)

Forbes looks at what 2020 has in store for proptech. Small investors are increasing attention to non-traded REITs, reports the Wall Street Journal. These are among today's must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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