Propmodo A recent study that included over 500 management teams analyzes whether property management and asset value are correlated. Increasing asset value is typically the primary goal of every CRE individual, and now there is new insight on how to accomplish this goal.

KJZZ One of the largest commercial property transactions on record in metro Phoenix has just been finalized. A two million square-foot property was acquired by Houston-based Transwestern Investment Group and Phoenix-based JDM Partners LLC.

Briefcase for Dec. 2, 2017
Kakakee Daily Journal – December 2, 2017
Christopher W. Curtis, a veteran of the commercial real estate industry, was elected to serve as Great Lakes Regional Director for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Mike Rapp with Mohr Partners, Inc. Promoted to Managing Director and Receives SIOR Designation
PRWeb - December 8, 2017
Mike Rapp received his SIOR designation and was promoted to managing director of the largest wholly-owned CRE firm. Mohr Partners, Inc. focuses on providing global corporate and public-sector solutions to occupiers and tenants. 

Last-Mile Delivery is Game Changer in Industrial Sector, Says SIOR President
REBusiness Online - December 7, 2017
"It's crazy, but consumers have begun to expect things not just overnight, but same day in many instances," says Del Markward, global president, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. 

SIOR Creates Crowd-Sourced Review Site for PropTech
Real Estate Weekly - December 6, 2017
The new CRE Resource Center launched by SIOR is not limited to members. It is open to the public, and allows individuals to read and write reviews on products and services.  

SIOR Launches 'The Deal Center' - A Transaction Ranking Resource
Citybizlist - December 6, 2017
The Deal Center is the newest transaction resource launched by SIOR.

SIOR Names Jim Hirt CEO
REBusiness Online - December 5, 2017
With 22 years of experience managing staff and volunteer leaders, SIOR has hired Jim Hirt as CEO. 

The Amazon Effect: 4 Ways They've Impacted CRE As the world's largest online retailer, Amazon has the ability to influence the way we buy and sell goods in the United States.

Post Holiday Happy Hour
When: Jan. 4, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (ET)
Where: Social House Seven, 123 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

New England Mortgage Expo
When: Jan. 12, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (ET)
Where: Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT 06382

SIOR Colorado Chapter: Colorado Avalanche Game
When: Jan. 18, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM (MT)
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204

SIOR Carolinas Spring Conference
When: Feb. 22-23, (ET)
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

SIOR LA / MS / AL / NWFL Chapter Winter Meeting
When: Feb. 22-23, (CT)
Where: Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook

Forbes As we approach 2018, the RE industry highlights some important trends that are noteworthy.

Wharton, University of Pennsylvania Being successful in any industry requires the thirst for new knowledge. In this opinion piece, lessons are shared from leaders in different industries.

Lancaster Online The Department of Banking and Securities, and the Department of State are warning individuals to be cautious of charity scams during the holidays.

Seeking Alpha As the office real estate sector is growing, office REITs are showing a different pattern. With the new tax plan, earners in the office markets are expected to see incomes drop.

Live Bitcoin News The buzz surrounding bitcoins has caused multiple other types of cryptocurrency to enter the marketplace. Zabercoin was introduced as being the 'future of real estate.' Although it claims to be asset-backed, many are still skeptical.