The MRI H!GH 5: Weekly Property Management News

With all the various industry news publications out there, staying in the loop can be a daunting task. That’s why each week in the H!GH 5, we will be selecting the most relevant and important news articles in the property management and real estate industry. Check back every Friday for the latest list of top stories.

Here’s our list of top property management news articles for the week of August 7, 2016:

1. Six Commercial Real Estate Trends to Watch for What Remains of 2016 (Author – Peter Burley, Urbanland)

Global economic and political uncertainties, steady interest rate environment, foreign investment in the US, slowing new supply, ever-changing retail, and volatile energy markets are all trends that we can expect in the second half of 2016. Peter Burkley gives us the details on these trends and who it is going to affect the most.

2. The Suburbs: Still Alive And Well (Author – Paul Bubny, GlobeSt.com)

CBRE Group’s Darren Mellot says “Looking ahead, the evolution of commercial real estate markets will transcend the traditional lines of downtown vs. suburban, or Millenial vs. Boomer.” In his opinion, he believes that hybrid environments are being created, prompting Americans to move out of the city and into the suburbs. Paul Bubny takes a deeper dive into this new model.

3. Commute-Friendly Multifamily Fits Transit Puzzle (Author – Lisa Brown, GlobeSt.com)

Apartments within close proximity to public transit is becoming more popular than apartments with more amenities, particularly in Santa Clara, CA. The Irvine Company is taking it one step further and including both of those things into one property, Monticello. Lisa Brown gives us a look at this strategy and how it can work.

4. Why You Should Invest In B-Class Malls (Author – Kelsi Maree Borland, GlobeSt.com)

Steve Plenge of Pacific Retail Capital Partners says that low-grade retail centers are a top notch investment right now. Kelsi Maree Borland sits down with Plenge to find out why this is a good strategy and what investors should look for when considering these opportunities.

5. Mixing Townhomes With Retail (Author – Carrie Rosenfeld, GlobeSt.com)

Mixed-use townhome/retail properties are being used for the ongoing acceptance of densification in Imperial Beach, CA. GlobeSt.com sat down with CityMark Development president, Rich Gustafson, to discuss the concept of mixed-use properties, and what types of businesses do well in below townhomes.

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