National Real Estate Investor Real estate fund sponsors are lining up to capture private equity poised to flow into new opportunity zones created by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.

CNBC Japan's SoftBank is in discussions to buy a majority stake in U.S. shared office space provider WeWork, a source said, potentially doubling down on one of its biggest bets on a loss-making startup. WeWork's outlook is tied closely to the ups and downs of the real estate market.

The Orange County Register Commercial real estate professionals differ from our residential colleagues in many ways. But, how would our industry change if we adopted some of the practices of our residential brethren?

Digital Journal A recent study by the commercial real estate staffing and recruitment specialists RETS Associates has shown the gender pay gap appears to be alive and well in the real estate industry. According to a recent study, 90 percent of women in commercial real estate say equal pay is their largest obstacle.

At the end of the day, each side of a negotiation is trying to move the other party closer to their side. In this week's SIOR Pulse blog, three top entrepreneurs argue that there are three negotiation tactics every business person needs to master. Click here to read it now.

 

 

SIOR’s dynamic quarterly magazine, SIOR Report, addresses the concerns of industrial and office real estate practitioners. Click here to access the latest edition, which includes articles on the rise of data integration, the state of EB5, automating your brokerage back-office operation, networking in the new age, how to get the most out of SIOR and so much more.

  

SIOR is proud to be partnering with MIPIM at the flagship event, PropTech NYC, coming up on Nov. 6. This event will join real estate decision makers and technology experts together to help bring to life the advantages that PropTech offers. Learn more at https://nyc.mipim-proptech.com/en.html.

 

 

Overstock.com signs major industrial lease in Kansas City
Globe Street – Oct. 8, 2018
SIOR members Mark Long and Kyle Roberts represented the seller and buyer in a transaction in Kansas City, Kansas.

David Friedland assumes new role with Cushman & Wakefield
RE Journals – Oct. 8, 2018
SIOR member David Frieland got promoted to executive director, Chicago industrial group leader.

NKF reps Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects in One Prudential Plaza relocation 
RE Journals – Oct. 8, 2018
SIOR members Geoffrey Kasselman and Bob Chodos led the brokerage team representing the buyer in a 12,907-square-foot transaction in Chicago. 

Lee & Associates negotiates two North American HQ transactions
RE Journals – Oct. 5, 2018
SIOR member Jeff Jand brokered transactions in Elgin, Illinois, and Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

First Industrial to begin major distribution center in Denver area 
Globe Street – Oct. 3, 2018
SIOR members Mitchell Zatz and Carmon Hicks will assist First Industrial with the leasing of a of a 555,840-square-foot logistics center in Aurora, Colorado.

Commercial transactions by CRE Consultants
Florida Weekly – Oct. 3, 2018
SIOR member Dave Wallace negotiated the lease of a 1,523-square-foot office in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Tylenda of CBRE-Albany acts for landlord, Swyer Cos., in three leases at 80 State St., Albany totaling 19,639 s/f
NYREJ – Oct. 2, 2018
SIOR member Laurie Tylenda represented the landlord in a 19,639-square-foot transaction in Albany, New York.

AIRECO merges with Industry One
Long Island Business News – Oct. 2, 2018
SIOR member Mario Asaro, president of Industry One Realty, merged his company, Industry One, with AIRECO Real Estate in Long Island, New York.

 

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - DT Office Fall Crawl
When: Oct. 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (CT)
Where: Marquette Plaza, 250 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401

The New Orleans Dinner
When: Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (CT)
Where: The Rib Room, 621 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Industry Property Summit
When: Oct. 29-30
Where: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, PA 18062

SIOR Minnesota Chapter - MSU vs. U of M Hockey Game
When: Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. (CT)
Where: Verizon Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

SIOR Pittsburgh Industrialist of the Year Award
When: Nov. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) 
Where: The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Commercial Observer Mixed-use projects, which blend commercial, residential, retail and more, have become increasingly popular across the United States as real estate developers have come to realize they are not just selling properties but also promoting their communities.

Inc. Don't confuse collaboration with consensus. Here's how to make sure your team is moving forward and not getting stuck.

Fast Company It’s one of the most efficient buildings in the country – but its most unique design feature might be the 40-foot-tall installation in the atrium.