How Real Estate Philanthropy Drives Economic Development

By Byron Carlock, Contributing Columnist

Modern examples of civic philanthropy are having their own profound impact on real estate.

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How Property Managers Succeed with Single-Family Rentals

By Bendix Anderson, Contributing Writer

Technology helps managers care for rental houses that may be scattered throughout a metro area.

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Brokers - Social Responsibility: The SVN Shared Value Network

By NREI Staff

In 2015 SVN rebranded with a goal of creating a Shared Value Network of openness, inclusiveness and innovation. For SVN this meant bringing intentionality to recruiting and empowering women, Millennials and minorities. Why? Because it’s not just a good thing to do, it’s good business.

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One Big Small Bank Reason to Worry About U.S. Commercial Real Estate

By Tracy Alloway

Bloomberg

Now the concern is that banks won't be able to fund the $400 billion worth of CRE loans that need to be refinanced in 2017 alone as financial regulators step up their scrutiny of the sector.

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DDR Replaces CEO David Oakes After Less Than 2 Years at Helm

By Oshrat Carmiel

Bloomberg

DDR Corp. abruptly terminated its chief executive officer, David Oakes, after less than two years at the helm of the U.S. shopping center landlord.

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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today

By NREI Staff

Developers must incorporate even more ultra-convenient, high-end features to satisfy discerning apartment dwellers, MarketWatch reports. Two U.S. and Canadian pet chains have merged into a brand that will occupy 930 stores and generate $1 billion in business, according to Chain Store Age. These are among today's must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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