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With $560M Deal, CubeSmart is Metro NYC’s Top Self-Storage Owner

With $560M Deal, CubeSmart is Metro NYC’s Top Self-Storage Owner

The company just signed a deal to purchase a 1.6 million-square-foot collection of premier properties in metropolitan New York City from Storage Deluxe.

Riding Multi-Family Wave, TRECAP Sells Seaside Complex to Western National for $95M

Riding Multi-Family Wave, TRECAP Sells Seaside Complex to Western National for $95M

Multi-family supply/demand dynamics are their best in a decade, TRECAP Senior Vice President and Managing Director Edward Oprindick tells CPE.

Economy Watch: Home Prices Bounce Along the Bottom (Maybe)

Economy Watch: Home Prices Bounce Along the Bottom (Maybe)

Despite a decline in most markets, an improvement in annual rates of change for pricing may offer a silver lining.

CRE Investment by Region, All Property Types

CRE Investment by Region, All Property Types

Looking at REITs: The Real Estate Investment Proposition

Looking at REITs: The Real Estate Investment Proposition

Although many defined benefit plans include publicly traded REITs within their real estate investment programs, REITs generally occupy a surprisingly small portion of the total real estate portfolio.

Investing in Triple-Net Properties: Now Is the Time

Investing in Triple-Net Properties: Now Is the Time

By Randolph T. Mason, Senior Vice President & Partner, Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services

If you could have an investment that paid your regularly with limited management, would that excite you?
If so, the long-term triple-net-leased property may be an investment for you.

A Less Than Rosy Outlook

A Less Than Rosy Outlook

By Paul Daneshrad, President & CEO, StarPoint Properties

With the current national and international tide of economic woes plaguing the U.S. and the world markets, there are a few things to consider when looking at the real estate scene.

Considering a Real Estate Purchase? Talk to Your Banker First

Considering a Real Estate Purchase? Talk to Your Banker First

By Barbara Hunter, Senior Vice President, Regents Bank

Your banker is more than a resource for loans and deposits. A savvy banker should be well positioned to be one of your top business advisors and a resource for your financial success.

The Job Market Roller Coaster: Putting it in Context for CRE

The Job Market Roller Coaster: Putting it in Context for CRE

The domestic employment figures have hit home the fact that economic recovery is less than a sure thing. But what does the roller coaster of job numbers mean for commercial real estate?

Six Achievers Find Success Despite the Difficult Economy

Six Achievers Find Success Despite the Difficult Economy

This year, CPE introduced a new awards program, the Distinguished Achievement Awards, to recognize outstanding deals, projects and strategies of 2010. Six winners set themselves apart with deals and projects that were truly outstanding.

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