Investments: Trends
RECon 2012: A Return to Normalcy
May 24, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
At ICSC's RECon 2012 there was optimism. There were full halls. And, most importantly, deals were getting done....
Attendees Expect 2012 RECon to Be the Best One Since 2007
May 20, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Retail real estate professionals are starting this year’s RECon conference with a sense of optimism....
Lifestyle Centers Launch a Comeback
May 17, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Poag & McEwen and DRA Advisors paid $55 million for Tennessee lifestyle center....
Retail Investors and Developers Explore Cross-Border Opportunities
May 8, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The global recession pushed many investors to the sidelines. Now that capital is back with a vengeance looking for a place to land, and some firms are moving beyond their own borders to clinch deals....
Core Assets Sell, Middle Market Properties Linger, Investment Sales Brokers Say
Apr 26, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Buyers remain wary of tenant issues at class-B and class-C centers....
Retail REITs Continue to Prune Portfolios
Apr 5, 2012, By Jennifer Popovec, Contributing Writer
Retail REITs have picked up where they left off in 2011 and are continuing to right-size portfolios....
Slow and Steady to Remain the Theme in Investment Sales Market This Year
Feb 23, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Deal volume will match or exceed 2011 levels....
Westfield/CPPIB Joint Venture Signals Strong Interest in Fortress Malls
Feb 16, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The joint venture transaction marks the biggest investment in U.S. retail real estate year-to-date....
Blackstone/DDR Acquisition Signals Appetite for Portfolio Deals in the Retail Sector
Jan 19, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Institutional buyers want quality shopping center portfolios, but good deals are hard to find....
Industry Pros Expect Stable, But Stagnant, Year For Retail Real Estate
Dec 8, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Economic uncertainty and choppy financing environment bode for slow growth in 2012....





