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The ASC Sale-Leaseback Opportunity
NewsMar 18, 2026

The ASC Sale-Leaseback Opportunity

Ambulatory Surgery Center owners are increasingly using sale‑leasebacks to turn trapped building equity into cash while keeping operational control. By selling the property to an investor and signing a 10‑15‑year triple‑net lease, physicians can boost EBITDA, improve valuation multiples, and...

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Retail Building at 525 Tunxis Hill Road Sells for $888,888 in Fairfield, CT
NewsMar 18, 2026

Retail Building at 525 Tunxis Hill Road Sells for $888,888 in Fairfield, CT

Choyce Peterson brokered the sale of a fully leased 2,619‑square‑foot retail building at 525 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, Connecticut for $888,888. The property, anchored by In Higher Spirits, sold to local investors Scott and Eva Howes, who intend to...

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Why International Footprints Don’t Sell NYC Investment Properties
NewsMar 13, 2026

Why International Footprints Don’t Sell NYC Investment Properties

International brokerage firms claim global networks attract foreign capital to NYC real estate, but data from veteran broker Robert Knakal shows otherwise. Over 14 years at CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and JLL, 538 transactions generated 9,146 offers, yet none originated...

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CREi Women of Influence: Aviva Sonenreich Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Commercial Real Estate
NewsMar 13, 2026

CREi Women of Influence: Aviva Sonenreich Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Commercial Real Estate

Aviva Sonenreich, Managing Broker of The Warehouse Hotline, was honored as a 2026 CREi Women of Influence. The award recognizes her leadership, innovation, and mentorship across commercial real estate, digital platforms, and industry events. Sonenreich also heads the nationally ranked...

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Brad’s Blog – Grading the 9 Inland Empire Regional Malls
NewsMar 12, 2026

Brad’s Blog – Grading the 9 Inland Empire Regional Malls

Brad’s blog for Progressive Real Estate Partners grades nine Inland Empire regional malls using foot‑traffic, vacancy, anchor health, and amenity metrics. Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens earn the top marks (A+ and A) while several properties, such as The Shops...

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Why Credit Tenants Still Matter in Today’s Office Market
NewsMar 12, 2026

Why Credit Tenants Still Matter in Today’s Office Market

Target Corp paid nearly $110 million to buy out its roughly one‑million‑square‑foot lease at Minneapolis’s City Center tower after vacating in 2021. The deal underscores how credit‑worthy tenants can provide landlords with stable cash flow and sizable termination payments even when...

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Submarket Spotlight: Denver, Brighton & Northern Colorado Industrial Market
NewsMar 3, 2026

Submarket Spotlight: Denver, Brighton & Northern Colorado Industrial Market

Colorado’s industrial warehouse market is fragmented into distinct submarkets, each driven by functional priorities rather than aggregate metro metrics. In Denver’s infill and core corridors, limited land and high labor proximity sustain strong demand for small‑bay, last‑mile spaces, while Commerce...

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Office vs Creative Office in Culver City: Costs, Layouts, and How to Choose the Right Space
NewsMar 2, 2026

Office vs Creative Office in Culver City: Costs, Layouts, and How to Choose the Right Space

Culver City’s office market now splits between traditional, efficiency‑driven spaces and creative, collaboration‑focused environments. Traditional offices charge $4‑$5 per square foot and allocate 120‑150 sq ft per employee, while creative offices command $5.5‑$7.5 per square foot and require 150‑200 sq ft per head. Build‑out...

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The Cost of an Interior Office Build-Out
NewsFeb 27, 2026

The Cost of an Interior Office Build-Out

The article outlines current interior office build‑out costs for a typical 25,000‑sf floor plate in Houston, breaking down basic, mid‑range, and high‑end tenant improvement (TI) allowances. It provides per‑square‑foot cost ranges—$83‑$104 for basic, $107‑$140 for mid‑range, and $158‑$280 for premium...

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Retail NNN Lease in Lake Charles, LA — 7 Brew Secures 1.11 Acres for 15 Years
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Retail NNN Lease in Lake Charles, LA — 7 Brew Secures 1.11 Acres for 15 Years

M Square Commercial closed a 15‑year triple‑net lease for 7 Brew’s 510‑square‑foot drive‑thru coffee concept at 4735 Nelson Road, Lake Charles. The lease, effective August 11 2025, positions the brand on a high‑visibility corridor with 24,562 vehicles per day and direct access...

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Four Buildings in Norwalk, CT’s Merritt 7 Corporate Park Sold – Announced in January 2026, Ushering in a New Era
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Four Buildings in Norwalk, CT’s Merritt 7 Corporate Park Sold – Announced in January 2026, Ushering in a New Era

In January 2026 Argent Ventures purchased four Class A office buildings at Merritt 7 in Norwalk, Connecticut, comprising roughly 945,000 square feet for $58.5 million. The portfolio was sold by a joint venture of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System...

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Century Development Group Acquires Development Site On Northern Boulevard Flushing For $16M
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Century Development Group Acquires Development Site On Northern Boulevard Flushing For $16M

Century Development Group purchased a prime development parcel at 144-28 Northern Boulevard in Flushing, Queens for $16 million. The 14,375‑square‑foot lot offers 69,000 buildable square feet, translating to $231 per buildable foot and $1,113 per land foot. Delivered fully vacant with...

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Westside Los Angeles Office Space Trends in 2026: What Tenants Are Doing Differently
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Westside Los Angeles Office Space Trends in 2026: What Tenants Are Doing Differently

The Westside Los Angeles office market has softened but become more rational, giving tenants greater flexibility and control over space and lease length. Companies across Santa Monica, Culver City, Playa Vista and Marina del Rey are prioritizing smaller footprints, hybrid‑work...

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Part 4: Tax Structures, Legal Planning, and The Three Paths Forward
NewsFeb 12, 2026

Part 4: Tax Structures, Legal Planning, and The Three Paths Forward

The article warns that relying on outdated tax and legal structures for inherited commercial real‑estate can trap heirs in inflexible, costly situations. While a step‑up in basis lowers capital‑gains tax, it does not address liquidity, governance, debt maturity, or asset...

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Fourth Quarter 2025 Las Vegas Industrial Market Report
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Fourth Quarter 2025 Las Vegas Industrial Market Report

Las Vegas’s industrial inventory reached 198.3 million square feet in Q4 2025, a 4.5% year‑over‑year increase. Under‑construction space fell sharply to 5.4 million square feet, down 38% from the prior year. The quarter saw 37 transactions totaling $213.9 million, with an average...

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