Trump's signature policy would frighten Americans without improving the immigration situation. “The crops are all in and the peaches are rotten/ The oranges piled in their creosote dumps” — Woody Guthrie Ever since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden and the Democrats shifted to sunny, positive...
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Investors should be worrying about Big Tech, not CRE
The deluge and constant reporting of CRE woes is understandable, but seems over-hyped relative to some other potentially bigger problems brewing. Compared to most asset classes,...
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Energy prices: shipping hold-ups made the 2022 spike worse – and could do so again
Germany and some other EU countries are hastily setting up new floating gas terminals at their ports to help cope with the severe reduction in natural gas...
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Airing the dirty laundry (or greenwash at your peril)Premium
Around the world we’re seeing a clampdown on greenwashing. While much of the focus is on consumers, misleading claims can have a real impact on company and asset valuation.
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We quizzed 4,000 people on the economy – here’s who knew the most
People in the UK say the economy and inflation are currently the most important issues facing the country. But do Britons actually know much about how the economy...
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Billions of birds collide with glass buildings – but architecture has solutions
At least 1,000 birds were killed in one day in early October, when they collided with a single Chicago building, McCormick Place – the largest convention...
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What’s the Deal With Shopping Center REITs?Premium
103 days, 2 mergers, $3.4 billion!!
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The Mouse-Like ElephantPremium
Real estate asset values, like other financial assets, are affected by changes in interest rates. Given the pace and magnitude that interest rates have shot up in the past couple of years, it’s unsurprising that listed real estate (often REITs) in most markets has taken a hammering.
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Britain needs another ownership revolution
Ownership is at the heart of conservatism. It is a main foundation of a free society. From the baby’s first protective instincts towards a prized soft toy to the adult’s sense of...
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The self-serving employee survey
A recent article by Knight Frank titled "The Secret to a Happy Workforce: Unveiling the Most Valued Office Perks" delves into the enticing world of workplace benefits. From...