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Business Insurance A pricing survey recently released by Willis Towers Watson P.L.C. highlights the price increase of commercial insurance. Commercial property prices were decreasing in the recent past and now have turned upward in the fourth quarter of 2017.
The Investor Through the creation of a "chain" of data, blockchain is having an impact on the commercial real estate industry. A DBRS research report states, "People are brainstorming new ways of using it so that they fall on the right side of this business disruption."
Propmodo Data analytics is continuing to redefine the way commercial real estate brokers and investors do business. It provides individuals in the CRE industry an opportunity to gain a competitive edge, and stay one step ahead by researching various data platforms.
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Friday, April 13 - SIOR Spring World Conference Speaker: Michael Litt A self-proclaimed "Opportunistic Investor" and former partner at FrontPoint Partners, LLC (the company in which the movie "The Big Short" was based on). Michael Litt will speak about the collapse of the financial system in 2008, its effects on real estate, and what that means going forward.
Why You Need a Great Website (and How to Get One) Over half of companies seeking commercial real estate do their own online searching, even if they're working with a commercial real estate broker.

Business Leaders Urge Cook County Not to Change Property Tax Incentive Program
Daily Herald – March 8, 2018
More than 30 suburban mayors, law firm representatives, real estate brokers and economic development professionals implored Cook County Commissions not to change a popular long-standing property tax incentive program because they say doing so would kill the best tool collar communities have to attract new jobs.

Latest Deals from ABI Multifamily, Marcus & Millichap, C&W | PICOR
AZ Big Media – March 8, 2018
ABI Multifamily, the Western US's leading multifamily brokerage and advisory services firm, is pleased to announce the $6,000,000 / $1476,341 per unity sale of the 41-unit (of 60), Solterra on Fifth Condominiums in Phoenix, AZ.

Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame Profile: JLL's Bill Poffenberger
REJournals– March 8, 2018
Each year, Midwest Real Estate News inducts new members in its Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.

Central Jersey Daily Rundown, Thursday, March 8
MyCentralJersey.com, By Brad Wadlow– March 8, 2018
From a "Dr. Seuss Theater Anthology Camp" to "Build a Time Machine," the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton is offering more than 40 camps for children ages 4 to 15.

Industry Experts Lobby Against Cook County Property Tax Incentive Changes
REJournals– March 9, 2018
The Cook County Board of Commissioners are considering changes to a property tax incentive program that would require higher construction wages in certain cases.

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Upcoming Events

Registration is now open for the 2018 SIOR Spring World Conference, April 11-14, 2018 in Austin, TX! Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn with the best in the commercial real estate industry. Bring your spouse/significant other and don't miss out on the Austin Art Crawl.  Click here to view a full schedule of events!

SIOR Indiana Kentucky Chapter - Topgolf
When: Mar. 23 from 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: Topgolf Event, 9200 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037

CT & W MA Chapter SIOR Spring Meeting
When: Mar. 28 from 4:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. (ET)
Where: Il Paleo Restaurant, 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

Chapter Meeting
When: Mar. 29 from 11:45 a.m to 1:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Polo Grill in Utica Square, 2038 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - Young Professionals Meeting
When: Mar. 29 from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Where: Bouldering Gym, 1433 W. River Rd. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411

SCANNELL PROPERTIES: A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
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As one of the country's premier build-to-suit and project developers, Scannell Properties prides itself on creating more than buildings - we build solutions that matter. A privately owned real estate development and investment company, Scannell Properties is proud to have completed development projects in 44 states and 3 Canadian provinces.
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Bright Ideas
Globe St. Diversification is a balancing act for lenders and investors. Many CRE individuals have their comfort zone, Mike Jaynes the president of Hall Structured Finance shares insight on how his company has utilized diversification for over 20 years.
Mind Body Green Lifestyle Many business professionals often have their eyes glued to their smartphones, whether it is checking emails or checking stocks. A digital detox just may be the break you need, learn these seven tips for balancing your smartphone usage.
PYMNTS The space behind your office building or commercial property may be worth more than you think. A digital platform gives CRE individuals an idea on how their space can be utilized to not only help the community, but generate income as well.
Tech Crunch Bowery Valuation is a name you simply cannot ignore. It aims to bring commercial real estate appraisals into the modern, digital age. This new startup company uses technology to automate and optimize the entire appraisal process at a large scale. Large companies such as, Cushman & Wakefield are not only taking notice but investing as well.
Bloomberg CRE individuals are taking notes on the recent capitalization rates of office buildings in New York and California. Office buildings on the West Coast are looking like a better investment over the Manhattan office space.