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August 30, 2016

In what year did online retail sales first exceed the sales of department stores in the U.S. and what is the ratio of online sales to department store sales in 2016?

In what year did online retail sales first exceed the sales of department stores in the U.S. and what is the ratio of online sales to department store sales in 2016? Answer: Online retail sales first exceeded department store sales in 2004 and the ratio of online sales to department store sales in 2016 is…

August 26, 2016

2016 Could Signal a Cyclical Peak in Commercial Construction

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…

August 26, 2016

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Benefits From Brexit Vote, New Global Classification Sector

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Benefits From Brexit Vote, New Global Classification Sector Outlook for Industry Positive despite Some Economic Headwinds August 25, 2016 08:00 ET | Source: Transwestern Commercial Services, LLC HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The impact of Brexit will be long and protracted, which will likely result in increased…

August 26, 2016

Seven-year MedCap Capital Holdings Ponzi case is over

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…

August 26, 2016

Nontraded BDCs Post High Returns So Far in 2016, and Top BDC Performer

Nontraded BDCs Post High Returns So Far in 2016, and Top BDC Performer August 26, 2016 | by Jared Schneider | Blue Vault Nontraded BDCs have performed very well through the second quarter of 2016 posting a 5.92% average total return year-to-date (or on an annualized basis, that is an 11.84% return). The…

August 26, 2016

Bloomberg Radio Interviews Randy I. Anderson, PH.D., CRE of Griffin Capital

Bloomberg Radio Interviews Randy I. Anderson, PH.D., CRE of Griffin Capital Asset Company Bloomberg Radio interviewed Randy I. Anderson, Ph.D., CRE, Chief Economist of Griffin Capital Corporation and President of Griffin Capital Asset Management Company. Click Here for Audio Link

August 26, 2016

With the withdrawal of AR Global from the nontraded REIT sponsors with effective REITs as of June, 2016, which sponsor is most likely to exceed AR Global in terms of total nontraded REIT assets by 3Q 2016?

With the withdrawal of AR Global from the nontraded REIT sponsors with effective REITs as of June, 2016, which sponsor is most likely to exceed AR Global in terms of total nontraded REIT assets by 3Q 2016? Answer: W.P. Carey with over $10 billion in nontraded REIT assets in 1Q 2016 versus AR Global with…

August 24, 2016

A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2

A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2 August 24th, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In last week’s post, we discussed how 1031 exchanges can benefit investors looking to defer a sizable tax burden on appreciated investment property. 1031s allow taxes on gains to be deferred when the proceeds…

August 24, 2016

Independent researchers seen easing DOL fiduciary burden for brokers

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…