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Goldman Sachs Further Backs New York Office-to-Residential Conversion

Goldman Sachs Support for NY Office Conversion

Goldman Sachs to Originate $395 Million Loan for Refinancing of 70 Pine St., a Former New York Office Property Converted to Residential Use Goldman Sachs is set to originate a […]

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COREY HASSMAN JOINS WCRE TO LEAD DUAL-FOCUSED ROLE

Cory Hassman

WCRE EXPANDS RETAIL & INDUSTRIAL TEAM WITH NEW HIRE WCRE proudly announces the hiring of Corey Hassman, the firm’s newest Senior Advisor to service the Philadelphia and South Jersey commercial […]

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Port Authority Bus Terminal Redevelopment: Adding Office and Retail Space

Port Authority Bus Terminal Redevelopment to Add Office and Retail Space

Port Authority Bus Terminal Redevelopment to Include Two Office Towers and Retail Space. During a Thursday press conference, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled plans for […]

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Rethinking ‘Flight to Quality’ in the Office Market

Three Signs 'Flight to Quality' May Not Be the Best Way To Describe the Office Market

Despite its widespread use, the concept of ‘flight to quality’ falls short in capturing the nuanced dynamics of the office occupancy market. While it appears valid on the surface, a […]

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The Latest Employment Rate for January 2024

US Jobs for January 2024

The resilience of the U.S. labor market continues to astonish economists and Wall Street, with January seeing broad job gains totaling 353,000. Health care and social assistance led the hiring […]

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NYC’s Office Return Surges, Reaching 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

NYC's Office Return Surges, Reaching 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

In December, the resurgence of the return-to-office trend saw average visitation rates at 350 Manhattan buildings climb to 67% of 2019 levels, as reported by the Real Estate Board of […]

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Rising Retail Capitalization Rates Amid Sustained Consumer Demand

Retail Capitalization Rates Shift Higher, Despite Enduring Consumer Demand

After a period of price discovery, the Philadelphia region is adjusting to a new valuation standard for commercial real estate assets. Recent transactions indicate that the higher interest rates of […]

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Gucci Parent Kering Buys Fifth Avenue Retail Property in Manhattan

Gucci Parent Kering Buys Fifth Avenue Retail Property in Manhattan for $963 Million

French luxury conglomerate Kering, renowned for its high-end brands such as Gucci and Balenciaga, has invested $963 million in acquiring a retail property on Manhattan’s prestigious Fifth Avenue. This purchase […]

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Challenges Intensify as Office Market Faces Influx of Lease Expirations and Loan Maturities

Wave of lease expirations, loan maturities to compound office market challenges

An alarming number of leases are poised to expire in the next five years, posing a potential prolonged challenge for the U.S. office market. Recent analysis by CRED iQ, a […]

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How New York’s New Law Impacts Projects

Restraining retainage: Drilling down into New York’s 5% retainage law and its impact on your project

In the realm of construction, retainage refers to a portion of funds withheld from payments to contractors and subcontractors until the completion of the work. It serves as a tool […]

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Commercial Real Estate Sales in Philadelphia Sector Enter 2024 on a Low Note

Philadelphia’s Commercial Real Estate Sales Enter 2024 on a Low Note

After enduring the slowest year for commercial property sales in over a decade in 2023, the Philadelphia region approaches the new year with cautious optimism. The initial months are expected […]

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New York City Set to Update Commercial and Industrial Zoning Rules After Six Decades

NYC Modernizing Outdated CRE Industrial Zoning

In the diverse environment of New York City, outdated zoning laws have impeded growth and innovation for over six decades. In a groundbreaking initiative, the city is now striving to […]

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