By Michael Ryan, Director, Faris Lee Capital

With prime commercial real estate under intense competition, looking outside the major markets could prove profitable for investors who are trying to minimize cap rates.

By Jimmy Board, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

Transactions in all product types have surged from the economic slowdown of late 2008. Through the third quarter of 2011, the four primary asset classes have seen a combined 77 percent increase in volume.

By Tom Ivory, Senior Vice President, Regents Bank

While community banks are finding it more and more difficult to compete with the mega-lenders, going small for your source of CRE capital does have its advantages.

By Cindy Spetalnick, Principal, Gumbiner Savett Inc.

Foreign corporations and other non-residents who invest in U.S. real property may benefit from the net-basis elections afforded by the IRS.

By Bob Bach, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, Grubb & Ellis Co.

Grubb & Ellis researchers have completed a draft of the company’s 2012 forecast report, and it looks like next year is going to be slow going.

By Ken Riggs, Chairman & President, Real Estate Research Co.

Despite the vagaries of the world’s economy, real estate as an asset class still holds a relatively stable return and outlook.

By Bob Bach, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, Grubb & Ellis Co.

There’s much to be said about how investor appetite has dropped in recent months, but what about the lending side?

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.

By Bob Bach, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, Grubb & Ellis

Real estate has a reputation as a hedge against inflation, and, in the long run, it does offer protection not available from most investment alternatives. But there are other factors investors should keep in mind.

By Randolph Mason, Senior Vice President & Partner, Lee & Associates

Sale-leasebacks can be an excellent way for an owner occupant to generate cash. Randolph Mason takes an in-depth look.