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Chinatown Leader Vows: ‘We Won’t Back Down’ in Sixers Arena Fight

As city officials review recently released impact studies on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena, Chinatown advocates remain firmly opposed. The city-commissioned reports, released Monday, suggest the 18,500-seat 76 […]
Read More....Expanding Retailers Actively Seek New Locations

Retailers overcame various economic challenges and signed leases for over 52 million square feet in the second quarter, marking a more than 10% increase from the average of the past […]
Read More....NYC Sidewalk Sheds Cost Businesses Thousands Monthly

Sidewalk sheds and scaffolding darkening Manhattan’s streets are taking a financial toll on the city. A study commissioned by New York City and conducted through Mastercard found that businesses in […]
Read More....New York’s Residential Market Faces NAR Deadline

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced its proposed settlement and policy updates this spring, New York City’s residential real estate market largely shrugged. The city’s unique position stems […]
Read More....Can ‘Experiences’ Save Philadelphia-Area Malls

Greater Philadelphia has seen a surge in experiential retailers as consumers seek more interactive shopping options. Experts believe these immersive concepts are crucial for the survival of malls. While not […]
Read More....Macy’s Closures to Spark Significant Changes at Shopping Malls

Macy’s decision to close nearly a third of its stores will lead to significant changes in malls and communities across the U.S., with some transformations likely surprising shoppers. In late […]
Read More....New Jersey Industrial Owners Struggle with Growing Big Box Vacancy

A persistent mismatch in New Jersey’s industrial property sector between occupiers’ space needs and the influx of large new projects is creating a divide in the types of available industrial […]
Read More....Global Stock Dive Pressures Fed for Deep Rate Cut in September

The commercial real estate industry faced sudden uncertainty Monday as recession fears shook global markets. This could prompt a larger-than-expected interest rate cut in September, industry sources said. The Dow […]
Read More....Philadelphia REIT Benefits From Leasing Momentum

The balance between office tenant downsizing and expansions is now favoring some landlords again, according to executives from one of the country’s leading real estate investment trusts. Brandywine Realty Trust, […]
Read More....Office Attendance is at a New High

June marked a significant turning point in post-pandemic office attendance, according to Placer.ai’s Office Building Index. The data reveals that nationally, office attendance was down only 29.4% compared to June […]
Read More....Office Leasing in Manhattan is Improving

The Manhattan office market is showing notable improvement as we enter the second half of the year. Key indicators of this improvement include a potential peak in the overall office […]
Read More....Powell Suggests Fed Might Cut Rates Before Inflation Hits 2%

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation reaches 2% to cut interest rates. Speaking at the Economic Club of Washington […]
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