Erica McGinnis stepping down as CEO of Advisor Group Aug 1, 2016 @ 9:12 am | By Christine Idzelis | Investment News The broker-dealer network is seeking a new chief executive as Valerie Brown temporarily fills the role Erica McGinnis is stepping down from her role as president and chief executive officer of Advisor…

    Income Plays Bigger Role in Real Estate Returns July 27, 2016 | By Paul Bubny | GlobeSt.com CHICAGO—The moderating trend in total returns continued in the second quarter on a steady income return and slowing appreciation, NCREIF said Tuesday. Continuing a trend seen over the past four quarters, total returns on commercial property…

    Securities America Announces Plans to Buy Foothill Securities August 2, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Securities America – one of the nation’s largest independent broker/dealers – has announced its plans to acquire Foothill Securities. Foothill Securities currently has 220 registered representatives and generated $39.8 million in total revenue with a…

    Strong Growth for Senior Care Facilities Worldwide July 27, 2016 | By Brian J. Rogal | GlobeSt.com The aging of American baby boomers should ensure that US growth in senior care facilities stays above the average for developed countries. Global market research company Euromonitor International released yesterday a forecast that predicts strong growth…

    Three Mega-Trends Shaping Real Estate July 19, 2016 | By Paul Bubny | GlobeSt.com Law firm Akerman LLP’s annual report on commercial real estate sees the greatest near-term impact on development coming from the aging US population and two other trends that are already forming. Factors ranging from the global economy to the…

      Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on hold until Brexit impact clearer July 6, 2015 | By Jason Lange and Lindsay Dunsmuir | Yahoo Finance WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers decided in June that interest rate hikes should stay on hold until they have a handle on the consequences of Britain's vote…

    Fall Of The Mall? How Mergers And Millennials Are Changing An American Icon JUL 21, 2016 @ 11:15 AM | Bryan Pearson ,  CONTRIBUTOR | Forbes.com In Dearborn, Michigan, Lord & Taylor has been tailored for Ford. The Fairlane Town Center in suburban Detroit is retrofitting the former department store space and several…

    REITs and Real Estate Get a Second Wind 7/18/2016 | By Calvin Schnure | REIT.com The macroeconomic picture took a turn for the worse last winter. Global concerns prompted a sell-off in equity markets, while GDP growth disappointed in the first quarter and job growth showed signs of faltering. Trends in real estate…

    Investments That Balance Offense, Defense JULY 25, 2016 | BY PAUL BUBNY | GlobeSt.com A slowdown in growth for US GDP and jobs is seen as likely, and that will result in lower growth in real estate demand this year and next,LaSalle Investment Management says in its Mid-Year Investment Strategy Annual for 2016, issued…