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Learn why "Buyers Vy to Unthaw ‘Frozen’ Sales Market" in Southeast Real Estate Business 👇 Despite retail’s solid fundamentals, investors are awaiting certainty in values, debt markets to transact.  By John Nelson; insights from – Matthew Mousavi, MBA, SRS Real Estate Partners; Danny Finkle, JLL; Don McMinn, & Zach Taylor, Marcus & Millichap; Gregory Matus, Franklin Street. Not Another Cookie-Cutter The next wave of mixed-use developments opening in the Southeast will feature unique retail offerings. By John Nelson; insights from – Allison Greenfield, LIONHEART CAPITAL; Phil Mays, RocaPoint Partners; Kirk Bradley, Lee-Moore Capital; Stuart Biel & Deirdre Johnson, Federal Realty Investment Trust; Mark Toro, Toro Development Company; Dotan Z., PORTMAN.  Inside this issue: Mixed-use developers consider design, financing touchstones before breaking ground CP Group Rebrands CNN Center in Atlanta Miami Market Highlights Sunny days are ahead for Southeast retail sector Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/ecjWy-sU #CRE #SoutheastCRE #CommercialRealEstate #Retail #MixedUse

Don't miss the latest issue of California Centers – A Great Combination  In a robust retail environment, some may argue that it takes less e­ ort to succeed, but those who want to maximize their results realize that landlords and tenants must work hand in hand to achieve the best possible outcome.  By Nellie Day; insights from – Brian Sheehan, Phillips Edison & Company; Ryan Ash, Vestar; Wayne T. Williams, Lewis Retail Centers; Sandy Sigal, NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc.  Inside this Issue: New Attraction  The Port of San Diego has plans for an entertainment district on East Harbor Island, opening a new hub of activity.  By Randall Shearin; insights from – Shaun Sumner, Port of San Diego. Pretzels to the People  Wetzel’s Pretzels o­ffers a familiar favorite with a growing portfolio featuring new formats and locations.  By Hayden Spiess; Jon Fischer, Wetzel's Pretzels, LLC. Stay up to date on: -Corporate Actions  Hirings, Promotions, New Business, Relocations -Real Estate Transactions Leases, Purchases and New Projects Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/ectW_Cir #ShoppingCenters #Retail #CaliforniaCRE #CRE

How to Bridge the Affordability Gap in Student Housing As housing costs rise, colleges, universities and developers are teaming up to address a widening affordability gap at their campuses by making housing available and attainable for the population that needs it. One of the developers leading this charge is The Michaels Organization, which is applying lessons learned in its 50 years of affordable housing development to create student housing dedicated to serving students, faculty and staff who would struggle to pay market rent. Student Housing Business queried Ned Williams, executive vice president of development at The Michaels Organization, about how the company keeps development costs down so these hybrid properties can operate at below-market rent and still maximize occupancy. In Williams’ experience, a campus’ graduate student population is most likely to struggle with housing costs. It’s no surprise that most of The Michaels Organization’s recent attainable student housing projects are earmarked to serve this group. “Graduate students are probably the most financially stressed cohort of the university,” he says. “They aren’t on mom and dad’s payroll; they work too much at the school to have a full-time job elsewhere and they may be living on a teaching stipend or part-time work. Finding market-rate housing for them is almost impossible, so we are working with these institutions to provide what is basically workforce housing for their graduate students.” Attainable housing, as The Michaels Organization describes its affordable student housing units, can also serve faculty and staff who fit a project’s income parameters. The University of California, Davis, for example, worked with The Michaels Organization to develop an attainable student housing project that also serves school staffers with families. Alternatively, an attainable graduate housing property with vacant units may find entry-level faculty members eager to lease the remaining units. https://lnkd.in/dnMzZQqW Sponsored by The Michaels Organization #cre #commercialrealestate #multifamily #studenthousing #affordablehousing #attainablehousing

The 3rd annual InterFace I-85 Industrial Corridor conference will be held on May 20-21st, at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. If you are investing, developing or marketing industrial properties along the Interstate 85 corridor — or if you are interested in learning more about the markets — don't miss this opportunity to network with the companies buying, building, leasing, and financing projects in one of the most active regions in the country. InterFace I-85 Industrial Corridor will focus on the still-hot Southeast industrial market — discussing investment, development and leasing activity along the I-85 corridor, starting in Montgomery, moving through Atlanta, Greenville/Spartanburg, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham, and north to Richmond. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e2-qyF3h Special thanks to all our sponsors: FCL Builders, LLC, Brennan Investment Group, Avison Young, Farpoint Development, The Keith Corporation, Glenstar, ARCO Design/Build, Al. Neyer, Poettker Construction Company, Bohler, Red Rock Developments, Panattoni, NorthPoint Development, NAI Earle Furman, SVN | BlackStream, Al. Neyer, and France Media Inc. #IFI85Industrial #industrialrealestate #commercialrealestate #cre

Don't miss out on the latest issue of Western Real Estate Business - see "Public-Private Collaboration Redefines a Downtown" on the cover! The value of a location for owners and retailers can be enhanced by the support of a public-private collaboration like the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID). By Parham Yedidsion, Evoque Equity LLC Mesa Becomes a Mecca for Industrial Development This eastern Phoenix submarket has attracted tech companies, housing and large power suppliers, making it an ideal location for projects like the 10-building, 1.6-million-square-foot Eastmark Center of Industry. By Nellie Day; insights from – Todd Ostransky, IndiCap; Inside this issue:  The City of Dana Point, California is Going Local for Retail Success Strategies For Success in Today’s Retail Environment Las Vegas Market Highlight Bridge Loans Can Provide Shelter from the Storm Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/e6M6FcAW #CRE #Industrial #WeternCRE #CommercialRealEstate

The 13th annual InterFace Healthcare Real Estate Carolinas conference will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 22nd in Charlotte, NC. As it has done for 12 years, InterFace will once again bring together the leading hospitals and healthcare systems in the Carolinas, along with healthcare and medical outpatient real estate owners, operators, investors, developers, brokers and lenders, to a unique, highly focused event combining four panel sessions along with a networking cocktail reception. Last year’s event attracted a record-setting attendance of leading industry players, including numerous hospitals and healthcare systems, as well as investors, developers and lenders from around the country who are active in the Carolinas. If you are active in healthcare and medical office real estate in North Carolina and South Carolina, or considering investing or developing in these markets, this is one event you can’t afford to miss! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e_JD2pMT Special thanks to all our sponsors: Capital One, Davis Moore, Fifth Third Bank, Meadows & Ohly, LLC, Flagship Healthcare Properties, Capital Associates, and France Media Inc. #IFHealthcareREcarolinas #HealthcareRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #NetworkingEvent

Photos from our 14th Annual Student Housing Business Innovator Awards Gala Reception & Presentation! Thursday evening, April 25, Student Housing Business presented 28 prestigious Innovator Awards to student housing owners, developers, operators, architecture firms and universities for excellence in student housing development, marketing and operations. More than 130 industry experts judged on more than 120 entries in this year’s contest. The Innovator Awards were presented during the InterFace Student Housing conference at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. Look out for more details on the winning projects in the May/June issue of Student Housing Business magazine. Winners are listed by category, project and winning team. Click here to read the article and view all 28 Innovator Awards winners: https://lnkd.in/eiQbDC4H #InterFaceStudentHousing #Studenthousing #studentliving #networkingevent #conference

Don't miss out on the latest issue of Seniors Housing Business – Can Private Equity Time the Market? With operating fundamentals on the rise and demographics on their side, this growing group of investors in seniors housing believes the stars are aligned to achieve healthy returns. By Jane Adler; insights from – David Selznick, Kayne Anderson; Peter Scola, Livingston Street Capital; Aron Will, CBRE; Rick Swartz, JLL; Isaac Dole,Birchwood Healthcare Partners; Susan Barlow, Blue Moon Capital Partners LP; Kelly Sheehy, Artemis Real Estate Partners; Mike Gordon, Harrison Street. Inside this issue: Capital Providers See ‘Positive Trends’  Strong demographics and — hopefully — an end to interest rate increases make for a strong return for seniors housing lending.  By Jeff Shaw; insights from – Steve Kennedy, VIUM Capital; Michael Gehl, NewPoint Real Estate Capital; Don Kelly, Locust Point Capital, Inc.; Bill Lewittes, Kayne Anderson; Alex Loo, Hudson Realty Capital; Perry Freitas, Hudson Realty Capital; Michael Coiley, First Citizens Bank; Ken Assiran, CFG. The SHB Interview: Benjamin Burke, Headwaters Group  Seniors housing veteran launches active adult development firm in the Southwest. Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/emnn8794 #SeniorsHousing #CRE #SeniorLiving

Student Housing Lease Guarantees Help Owners, Operators Avoid Common Snags The student housing industry comes with a unique set of challenges that traditional multifamily operators don’t face. From renting to a demographic that has largely enjoyed rent-free living under mom and dad’s roof, to navigating the complexities of parental guarantors and financial aid, to grappling with no-shows and skips, student housing operators must carefully manage risks that can jeopardize occupancy and rental income. Solutions like lease guarantees are rapidly gaining traction in this market, offering a win-win approach that protects operators while expanding housing access for students. For most students, signing their first lease is uncharted territory. Explaining lease terms can be a time-consuming process for leasing teams. While parents typically co-sign student leases, financial hardships like job loss can put rent payments at risk, as vividly seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This necessitates constant communication between owners and personal guarantors to resolve issues. Additional complexities arise when leasing to international students, student athletes on scholarships or those receiving financial aid, who often can’t secure a personal co-signer. Operators aim to make housing accessible for all students but lack simple guarantor solutions in such cases. Further challenges include no-shows who fail to arrive on move-in day, forcing operators to over-lease or scramble to fill vacant beds. At the other end of the school year, some students depart early — skipping out on final rent payments and exposing operators to income losses and the arduous task of chasing personal guarantors for payment. “Dealing with these problems is a headache for operators,” says Micah Hollingsworth, director of Student Housing at TheGuarantors, which offers lease guarantees, deposit replacements, renters insurance, master policy and compliance solutions to owners and operators. “Our student rental income coverage can help leasing teams approve more students, save significant time on administrative tasks and minimize financial risk for every bed in their property.” Plus, read about a case study with B.HOM Student Living . https://lnkd.in/dYEpcuJ3 Sponsored by TheGuarantors #cre #commercialrealestate #studenthousing #multifamily

Take a look inside the Retail & Restaurant Facility Maintenance May issue & see how "East Meets West"! Japanese specialty retailer Daiso is bringing its eclectic range of retail to more markets throughout the United States and broadening its consumer base. Written by Hayden Spiess; insights from John Clarke, Daiso USA Inside this Issue: Proactive Building Maintenance Stay ahead & save big with routine preventative maintenance for building exteriors.  By Jim Rechtin Jr,Western Specialty Contractors Illuminating Innovations Tubular daylighting solutions for modular restaurants.  By Ty Johnson, Solatube International, Inc. Shining Bright The case for solar-powered signage in parking lots.  By Jeremy Johnson, FlexPost Inc. Making A Move Elevated, upscale dining experiences are moving to more suburban markets. By Frank Mataipule & Megan Freckelton, FAM Design Design Transition A conversation with TPG Architecture about trends in retail design — and how digital-first brands can successfully move into brick-and-mortar. Interview with Alec Zaballero, TPG Architecture Beneficial Buildouts How restaurant tenants can be built to save.  By David G., Colliers Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/e-MF73Sv #CRE #Retail #Restaurant #Maintenance