Market Watch Last week Moody's Corporation and Reis, Inc. announced their merger. Reis has compiled an archive of detailed information over the last 40 years and is the leading provider of U.S. CRE data. Moody's will acquire all outstanding shares of Reis in an all-cash transaction amounting to approximately $278 million.

National Real Estate Investor The popular social media company Facebook has gone on what experts call, "a real estate binge." The company plans to develop large areas of land in Silicon Valley, resulting in enough space to double its workforce.

GlobeSt. CRE professionals are always searching for "the next big thing" to make their properties stand out from others. J. Wickham Zimmerman, CEO of the firm, shares his expertise on a growing trend that drives retail activity.

Boston Business Journal Three companies are leading the way when it comes to technology and evolving the future of commercial real estate. Through the use of virtual reality, IoT digital smart-building solutions, and certification platforms the CRE industry is revolutionizing.

O'Brien and Peters of M.C. O'Brien negotiate two sales totaling $7.7 million
New York Real Estate Journal – Sept. 4, 2018
SIOR member William O'Brien helped negotiate two sales totaling $7.7 million.

Marcus & Millichap promotes Cooper, Smith
Colorado Real Estate Journal – Sept. 2, 2018
SIOR member Brian C. Smith was promoted to vice president of investments at Marcus & Millichap's Denver office.

E-commerce is turning industrial sector into hot commercial real estate asset class in L.A.
LA Biz Journal – Sept. 1, 2018
Reported that consumers are turning their shopping towards online networks and partnered with SIOR members Frank Schultz and Jon Reno in the article.

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The Columbia Star – Aug. 31, 2018
SIOR members Roger Winn and Paul Hartley represented Columbia Nephrology in a 7,400 square foot medical office building.

Commercial leases and developments for Aug. 31
The Fresno Bee - Aug. 31, 2018
SIOR member Nick Audino brokered two deals for SPAN Development.

Chicago CRE professionals bid farewell to summer at NAIOP networking event
RE Journals - Aug. 31, 2018
Reported that the Chicago chapter of SIOR was a partner with NAIOP Chicago’s seventh annual Farewell to Summer Networking Event.

WHO’S NEWS: NKF appoints two execs, Cauldwell hires development vet
Real Estate Weekly - Aug. 30, 2018
Reported on new hires at multiple real estate companies and noted SIOR’s appointment of Tom McCormick to CEO.

NAI Miami negotiates an industrial lease in Doral
CityBizList - Aug. 29, 2018
SIOR members Gabriel Garcia-Menocal and Michael Silver were recently involved in a 6,080-square foot industrial lease project in Doral, Florida.

Kara Brown new COO at Foundry; NNBV people briefs for August 2018
Northern Nevada Business - Aug. 28, 2018
SIOR member Dave Simonsen was hired by Newmark Knight Frank as its Executive Managing Director.

Colliers International announces industrial deal in Missouri City, Texas
Houston CityBizList - Aug. 28, 2018
SIOR member Travis Land represented the Heron Houston Partners, LP in a 23.28 acre purchase in Missouri City, Texas.

New mobile window, door screening service launching next month
The Virginia Gazette - August 28, 2018
SIOR members Dawn F. Griggs and Andy Dallas brokered deals for The College of William and Mary, Robertson Liebler Development Group and HC of Virginia, Inc.

Nevada REALTORS selected for leadership roles on NAR committees
Nevada Business - August 27, 2018
SIOR member Bobbi Miracle was elected to chair the National Association of Relators (NAR) Federal Technology Policy Committee.

What will happen to Toys "R" Us stores? 5 examples of repurposed CRE done right Since the majority of Toys "R" Us stores are located in three prime locations (Florida, California, and the Northeast), many experts believe that the 700+ stores going vacant across the country this year will not remain empty for long.

Join SIOR in the Mile High City, Denver, Oct. 11-13 for the commercial real estate event of the fall – the 2018 SIOR Fall World Conference. A robust program of educational sessions and not-to-be-missed networking events is being planned, and you will not want to miss the conference.

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Philadelphia Chapter Meeting & Tour of Philadelphia Navy Yard
When: Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET)
Where: Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4701 Intrepid Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19112

SIOR Inland Empire & Orange County Chapter Dinner & Networking Event
When: Sept. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (PT)
Where: Center Club Orange County, 650 Town Center Drive, Garden Level, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - OPUS Program
When: Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (CT)
Where: TBD

Connecticut & Western Massachusetts Chapter SIOR Fall Member Meeting
When: Sept. 20 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (ET)
Where: New Haven Country Club, 160 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT 06517

The Western Missouri/Kansas Chapter of SIOR 29th Annual Development Day
When: Sept. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Grand Plaza at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

Machine Design As companies embrace IoT, concerns about security, availability, and performance continue to be a challenge.Companies are also experiencing direct and indirect costs that can exceed the initial investment.

Forbes Being an effective leader is a characteristic that is essential across all industry professionals. Forbes highlights four traits that will help all leaders navigate challenges and solve problems.

YourStory A recent study by real-estate consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle reveals the demand for shared working spaces in India is likely to jump as high as 40 percent. Millennials are a large part of the workforce and the qualities they look for point toward open, inviting spaces.