Retail

Protecting the image of a retail centers is critical to projecting strength and negating the fear

Fear...that is the prevalent consumer outlook for 2009. All of us regardless of industry, position or income must deal with this powerful an...

Silver linings? Are there positive signs to be glimpsed amid the wreckage? Yes!

The retail sector has been hit and hit hard during our "little" crisis. As one pundit put it: "There's way too much space in our industry an...

Keep busy and get prepared during the down time: Land development in 2009

2009 will be one of the most challenging years most of us have ever had to work through. But as the saying goes, when the going gets tough, ...

Don't ignore the dangers of leasing to industrial and commercial tenants

Landlords and property managers, how well do you know your commercial/industrial tenants? You may have tenants that you've had for years, bu...

Commercial real estate: Environmental risks that should not be overlooked within your property

As a company executive, you've just received the news: * Soil and groundwater on your property are contaminated with hazardous chemicals. E...

Relationship building is key to general contractor's success

TRB Development Group, Inc. believe in personal oversight of estimating, project management, and contract administration to insure that each...

General Growth Properties puts Faneuil Hall Marketplace for sale

General Growth Properties, Inc. (GGP) hired DTZ Rockwood to market three more of its assets for sale. No sale price for the properties was p...

Urstadt Biddle produced positive total return to investors in 2008

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. produced a positive total return (dividend plus stock appreciation) to investors last year, according to the ...

Quonset Gateway completes first successful shopping season

The Gateway at Quonset Point is marking its first successful shopping season, with visitors showing positive reactions to the new Kohl's dep...

Survey shows people would pay 10-20% extra for an "eco-resort"

According to a survey of high value travelers, eco-resorts need to improve quality and variety of food, facilities on offer, and provide mor...