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Gaming the System: A Look at Esports Stadiums
When I was younger, I could sit for hours and play Disney’s Aladdin or Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on our Sega Genesis. (The magic carpet level and the casino levels were the best, respectively.) But,...
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The Simple Step to Help Your Tenants Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
It’s crazy out there right now. And that’s probably an understatement. Currently, there are more than 10,000 cases of COVID-19 in the US. People are urged to practice social distancing, and many are...
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Could COVID-19 Put an End to the Movie Theater as We Know It?
I think I have achieved quarantine Bingo. So far, I’ve: Worn leggings every day Attended a Zoom happy hour Had a meeting my kids interrupted Binged Tiger King Tried a face mask Baked beer bread Paid...
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Mall Madness
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor I miss going to the mall. I live in New Jersey, so going to the mall is pretty much ingrained in me (along with getting the perfect grilled cheese from a diner at 2 in the...
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Post-COVID-19, Could This Be the Next Hot CRE Asset?
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor “I’m done with public transportation,” my husband said the other day. “Done. From now on, I’m going to drive to work.” I rolled my eyes. We’re in the middle of a global...
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Prepare for Reentry
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor It’s been a rough few months. Those who can have been working from home. And it’s been…an adjustment. Some people have been setting up workspaces at their kitchen tables....
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Back to It?
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor I never thought I’d say it, but I kind of miss going to the office. Working from home does have its advantages, of course: no stress about picking up my kids from school...
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Safety First
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor Don’t run with scissors. Don’t take candy from strangers. And the new important one: Wear a mask. We do a lot in the name of safety. (That candy one really hurts.)...
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The Suburban Dream
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor The suburbs were never meant to be “cool.” There are malls. There is pretty much no nightlife scene. And there are chain restaurants as far as the eye can see. It’s more...
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Prime Delivery
Jessica Fiur, Managing Editor I admit it: This pandemic has turned me into Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. “I want a puzzle, and I want it NOW.” “Where is my kettlebell?”...
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Becoming a Convert
After more than a year and a half of working from home, I have my daily routine down pat: Jump out of bed and find a nice shirt (in case I need to be on a Zoom call) and some comfy pants. Make coffee....
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CRE’s Top 10 Trends for 2022: NAREE Conference Report
What should you expect for commercial real estate in 2022? Marilee Utter, chair of the Counselors of Real Estate, provided answers to that crucial question on Tuesday at the National Association of...
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A Good Investment
Here we go again. It’s a new year. But instead of the usual resolutions to be more organized or to pick up a new hobby or to journal—or whatever else we all just abandon in February—in 2022 I think...
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Going Up!
In many places, pandemic restrictions are finally being lifted—masks mandates are ending, and restaurants are seeing more business. It feels like things are starting to stabilize. But, despite this,...
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Using Office Design to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Editor-in-Chief Jessica Fiur Do you know that mushrooms can be kind of magical? (I don’t mean that kind of magic mushroom! This is a family publication.) Mushrooms are being used more and more by the...
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Why the Life Sciences Boom Is Not Likely to Bust
Life sciences is having a moment. The sector is burning hot right now, in part because of the need for more space to develop COVID-19 vaccines but it was enjoying a steady expansion for several years...
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Riding the Wave of the CRE Cycle
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief It’s tough out there for CRE investors, what with rising interest rates and the prospect of a recession. COVID-19 is still around, but for the most part things seem like...
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Top 5 Insights From CREW Network, Day 1
2022 CREW Network Convention, Day 1. Image courtesy of Jessica Fiur The 2022 CREW Network Convention in Chicago covered major issues concerning the commercial real estate industry. Here are some of the...
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Getting Corporate Tenants Back to the Office
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief The secret sauce for getting workers back to the office? Marinara. While many offices remain at less-than-full capacity, developers are looking into collaborative spaces....
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CRE and 15-Minute Cities
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief Happy New Year, everyone! A new year means it’s time to move forward with optimism, work on keeping those resolutions for more than two weeks and start laying groundwork...
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Entering the CPE Influence Awards? Try These 10 Tips (Plus FAQs)
The CPE Influence Awards are back! This award program aims to honor the most innovative and interesting properties, projects and deals, as well the most impressive executives, brokers and rising stars...
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Female Leadership in CRE: Where We Were and Where We’re Going
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief “Girl power!” “Lean in.” “When there are nine.” We’ve heard it. We’ve been inspired. We’ve shouted it from the rooftops. And it’s 2023. But unfortunately, the glass...
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Proptech and Office Space Management
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief I inspected my office’s bare walls. Papers, Post-its and index cards, filled with important dates to remember, editorial calendars and art from my kids were all taken...
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CRE Takes a Hard Look at DEI
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief The U.S. is a melting pot. (See also: Salad bowl.) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national population was more racially and ethnically diverse in 2020 than it...
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Deadline Extended! Enter the 2023 CPE Influence Awards
We’re ready to honor your achievements! The 2023 CPE Influence Awards recognize the commercial real estate industry’s most noteworthy properties, projects and transactions. The winners will be selected...
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Bright Spots for CRE Investors
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” Mark Twain famously said. Similar sentiments can be said about an upcoming recession. While there were rumblings over...
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7 Uses for AI in CRE
James Scott of MIT’s Center for Real Estate explains how CRE can utilize AI. Image by Jessica Fiur “AI is no longer science fiction,” James Scott, director of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at...
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CPE Executive Council: Tech & Trends to Focus On in 2024
AI? Smart tech? Data? What should those in CRE pay attention to in the coming year? (Hint: You’ll definitely want to look into AI.) The CPE Executive Council shares what they think will be a big focus...
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Industrial Property Site-Selection Factors
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief What’s the most important rule of real estate? C’mon, we all know it. Say it with me. “Location, location, location.” When it comes to industrial, though, finding a good...
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Meet the CPE Editors at the Waterline Club!
The Waterline Club. Image courtesy of GID. We’re thrilled to announce a very special event! Join the CPE editorial team at the Waterline Club in NYC on Dec. 1st for a fun-filled morning. Whether you’re...
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CPE Executive Council: The Must-Have Office Amenities You Need Right Now
What are the top office amenities that tenants want? Free food? Ping pong tables? Did I say free food? Maybe pre-pandemic. But if you want to stay competitive, you need to be current and provide...
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Join the CPE Influence Awards Celebration
Join the CPE team as we announce the winners of the 2023 Influence Awards, featuring a keynote from our Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jeffrey DeBoer, president & CEO of The Real Estate...
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CPE Executive Council: Advice for Entering the CRE Industry
What would you tell those just starting out in the commercial real estate industry? What advice do you wish was given to you when you were starting out? The CPE Executive Council shares their best tips...
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Financial Outlook for CRE
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief When it comes to the new year, it’s always good to be optimistic—but also to be realistic. We all know it’s better to make attainable goals than pie-in-the-sky...
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CPE Executive Council: 2024 CRE Resolutions
While many of us have already given up on our personal New Years resolutions (resolving to go to the gym for two hours before work every day was lofty and unattainable. Plus the smoothie bar wasn’t...
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CPE Executive Council: Which Asset Classes Will See the Most Investment &...
Office? Industrial? Data centers? When it comes to asset classes, CRE investors and developers have a a lot of options. But which areas will net the largest ROI? The CPE Executive Council shares their...
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CRE Sees Success With Studios
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief I’m going to admit something here. Please don’t judge. I love the Netflix show Love Is Blind. You’re judging me, aren’t you? But anyway, this is a reality show where...
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CPE Executive Council: How Important is Sustainability in CRE Business?
For those in CRE, does sustainability play a major role in doing business today? The CPE Executive Council shares their thoughts. Mark Rose Accelerating Investments Carbon neutrality, renewable energy...
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Enter the 2024 CPE Influence Awards
We’re ready to honor your achievements! The 2024 CPE Influence Awards recognize the commercial real estate industry’s most noteworthy properties, projects and transactions. Does your office have...
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CPE Executive Council: Ways to Implement AI Into Your Business
AI is everywhere nowadays. But do you know how you can incorporate it into your commercial real estate business? The CPE Executive Council shares how they’ve started using it. Ryan Severino Model...
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What Office Tenants Want Now
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief I used to be so jealous of my brother. He works in tech—app development, to be exact. And he used to delight in telling me (bragging) about all the cool stuff at his...
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CPE Executive Council: Legislation to Keep an Eye On
It’s an election year, but that isn’t the only thing coming out of D.C. those in commercial real estate should be watching out for. The CPE Executive shares the initiatives effecting the industry that...
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CPE Executive Council: Tips to Ensure Tenant Satisfaction
How can you ensure high occupancy rates at your properties? A big component of this is making sure you’re providing what your tenants want and what the market is demanding. This month the CPE...
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Why the Outlook Is Positive for Those in CRE
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief There’s a lot to be anxious about right now in the commercial real estate market. There are declines in office demand, an elevated cost of debt and long lead times for...
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CPE Executive Council: AI Challenges for CRE
The use of artificial intelligence has exploded, particularly in the real estate industry. However, there are still some issues with the new technology. This month the CPE Executive Council shares...
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Celebrating Female CRE Execs
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief I’ve been trying a new thing lately at home that’s bringing me a lot of joy. An act of micro feminism, at least in my mind: Whenever local moms start a group chat about...
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CPE Executive Council: 2024’s Surprising CRE Trends
So far, 2024 has been anything but business as usual, and there have been a lot of unexpected trends in the CRE industry. The CPE Executive Council shares their biggest surprises so far. Mark Rose...
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CPE Executive Council: What Will Be the Biggest 2025 CRE Trend?
With 2024 coming soon to a close, the CPE Executive Council predicts what to watch out for in the coming year. Doug Ressler Running the Gamut Hybrid Work and Office Space Demand: The hybrid work...
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CPE Executive Council: The CRE Niches That Will Grow the Most in ’25
As we get to the end of 2024, commercial real estate executives are making predictions for next year. This month the CPE Executive Council shares which areas they believe will experience the most...
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Flexible Design for CRE Success
Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. Behold the marvel of commercial real estate ingenuity! You won’t be able to believe your eyes as we transform this performing arts...
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