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 April 17, 2016:

1. 11 New Retail Concepts Expanding in the U.S. (Author – Diana Bell, National Real Estate Investor)

Consumer and investor habits are changing, which means new trends are popping up around the country. International chains like Primark and Muji are making their way to the US due to their popularity overseas, as well as many other stores. Check out this list from Diana Bell of the top 11 new retail concepts in the US.

2. Mall construction bucks trends (Author – Hugh Bailey, CTPost)

Many have said the age of the mall is over, but developers across the Connecticut region are saying otherwise. According to CoStar Group’s Ryan McCullough, productivity is good on about 80% of malls. Hugh Bailey reports on the variables that effect a mall’s success and growth.

3. 18-Hour Cities And CRE Investor Interest (Seeking Alpha)

The top cities for big investors will now have to compete with “18-hour Cities.” These cities are those with a lower cost of living, but a booming economy. Though these cities have a lower cost for doing business, they also have a high risk of volatility. Read on to find out more of the pros and cons of investing in these second-tier cities.

4. Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Expensive U.S. Cities (Author – Laura Kusisto, The Wall Street Journal)

Since the 1950s, US cities have added about 10,000 square miles per decade, but the divide between affordable and expensive cities in widening. Researcher, Issi Romem, calls this trend “expansive cities vs. expensive cities.” Laura Kusisto explains why this is happening and which cities will benefit from the change.

5. Green Management Products Go Beyond Janitorial (Author – Carrie Rossenfeld, GlobeSt.com)

Sustainability is becoming more and more important to all industries, and service providers are picking up on that. GlobeSt.com sat down with Lynn Hulbert of BOMA to talk about what companies are doing to provide eco-friendly solutions for building owners and tenants. Read the interview here.

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