2016 Could Signal a Cyclical Peak in Commercial Construction Aug 25, 2016 | Diana Bell | National Real Estate Investor Commercial developers have been busy in 2016. Construction starts saw a hearty boost this year, fueled by multifamily, office and lodging sectors. But analysts expect rates of new construction to taper off…

    Seven-year MedCap Capital Holdings Ponzi case is over With bankruptcy case concluded, investors stand to recover $400 million Aug 25, 2016 @ 12:51 pm | By Bruce Kelly | Investment News The seven-year unwinding of the billion-dollar Medical Capital Holdings Ponzi scheme is over, with swindled investors receiving more than $400 million. Last Friday in…

    Independent researchers seen easing DOL fiduciary burden for brokers Broker-dealers may take cue from Wall Street maneuvers as regulatory pressure builds Aug 22, 2016 @ 12:21 pm | By Christine Idzelis | Investment News Big brokerage firms on Wall Street are shining a light on how broker-dealers may manage their duties under the Labor Department's…

    These Retailers Are Making More Money Than Amazon Aug 18, 2016 | Champaign Williams, Bisnow We all know department stores are suffering from low sales due to e-commerce. Last week, Macy's announced it's closing 100 stores, or 15% of its portfolio, and JC Penney and Gap are making similar moves. But that doesn't…

    Drop in 10-year Treasury Gives Real Estate Pricing a Lift Aug 24, 2016 |Beth Mattson-Teig | National Real Estate Investor Industry experts who have been sounding the death knell for cap rate compression received a temporary reprieve thanks to a further drop in the 10-year Treasury. For the past year, signs having been pointing…

    15 Cities Booming With New Multifamily Construction August 19, 2016 | Diana Bell | National Real Estate Investor Considering there is historically high demand for rental properties, coupled with limited supply, it's no wonder multifamily construction is up this year. New multifamily construction is at a 10-year high, according to Internet listing service RentCafe and sister…

    Medical Office Enjoying Strong Lease-up, Heightened Investor Demand Continued Strong Absorption of Medical Office Space and High-Dollar Acquisitions Spur Increased Spec Development August 17, 2016 | By Randyl Drummer | CoStar The growing shortage of medical office building properties has stimulated a wave of new development, with an estimated 12.2 million square feet…

    Candidates for Finra board want greater focus on regulatory pain of small firms Four nominees were announced Friday after qualifying for the ballot Aug 22, 2016 @ 1:57 pm | By Mark Schoeff Jr. | Investment News Four candidates for the small-firm seat on the board of governors of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.…

    There Are Too Many Expensive Apartments in U.S. Cities, and That Should Sound the Alarm AUGUST 16, 2016, 4:41 PM EDT | by Lucinda Shen | Fortune It’s a risky imbalance. It might seem as if there’s an apartment shortage in cities, judging by the ever soaring cost of rent. But a growing fraction of…