SIOR Weekly

Globe St.
In announcing the Counselors of Real Estate’s annual Top Ten list of issues affecting the industry, chair Scott Muldavin noted that many of the issues are interconnected and reflect both global uncertainty and seemingly relentless disruption in the economy and multiple real estate sectors.

Visit http://www.globest.com/sites/paulbubny/2017/06/26/the-key-issue-for-cre-politics/ to view the full article online.

REoptimizer
While just about every tenant still looks at square footage and price, metrics like LEED rating, amenity load and transit access are becoming more important. However, looking at these newer metrics while ignoring classic office metrics can be a recipe for a space that works on paper but doesn't quite fit in the real world. Here are five office metrics that you should still be considering — even if no one else is talking about them.

Visit http://www.reoptimizer.com/real-estate-optimization-blog/five-office-metrics-that-still-matter to view the full article online.

JD Supra
The CMBS industry is not attracting repeat borrowers in sufficient numbers and must improve the performing borrower experience if it’s to survive. Alston & Bird's Finance Group presents the results of our survey of players in the CMBS industry and offers concrete proposals for a viable path forward.

Visit http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-current-cmbs-experience-and-a-path-37554/ to view the full article online.

Bisnow
Thanks to good locations and low risk, industrial real estate has long been an attractive asset class for foreign investors, with one notable exception — China. That has changed over the past 12 months, and in a major way that signals the bull market for industrial real estate has plenty of runway.

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/industrial/china-has-finally-emerged-as-a-player-in-industrial-real-estate-and-that-is-good-news-for-the-sector-76048 to view the full article online.

Automotive Users Put Birmingham’s Industrial Market in the Fast Lane
REBusiness Online – June 19, 2017
Birmingham’s current pace of activity is more the norm and thankfully the trends remain positive with 2016’s transaction numbers actually tilting in the direction of a “hare-like” pace.

Lehigh Valley Capitalizes On Drive Time Between Eastern Population Centers
GlobeSt – June 21, 2017
The intense interest in Lehigh Valley locations is driving up costs and making land more difficult to find, says Del Markward, SIOR.

2016 Office Sales Report; Reno, NV
Another year has passed and that means it is time to provide a report of the 2016 Office Sales in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. At the end of the report, we have provided an overview of every office building sale in 2016. To the best of our ability, we have categorized the sales by owner-user and investments due to these being the two distinct buyer groups in Northern Nevada. There were a total of 40 investment sales and 36 owner-user sales for 2016. We have provided additional commentary on notable investment and owner- user sales in the report.

Visit http://blog.sior.com/2016-office-sales-report-reno-nv/ to view the full article online.

SIOR IN | KY Recruit Boat Cruise
When: July 13, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (ET)
Where: White River Yacht Club, 1400 E 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, US

SIOR LA / MS / AL / NWFL - Annual Summer Meeting
When: Jul 20–21, (CT)
Where: Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa, 1 Grand Blvd, Point Clear, AL 36564

SIOR Ohio Columbus Clippers
When: Aug. 2, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (ET)
Where: Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, OH, 43215, US

North Texas Chapter: Site Selection Panel
When: Aug. 9, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM (CT)
Where: Lawry's The Prime Rib, 14655 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75254, US

2017 SIOR Midwest Regional Event
When: Aug. 22–23
Where: Milwaukee, WI, US

Entrepreneur
From maximizing quality to increasing your online entry points, abiding by these 10 laws will help build a foundation that will serve your customers, your brand and — perhaps most importantly — your bottom line.

Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/218160 to view the full article online.

Business Insider
Augmented and virtual reality technology is still in the very early stages of development, but it's already rapidly changing how we do business and innovate.

Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/augmented-reality-vr-virtual-hololens-work-video-2017-6 to view the full article online.

Fortune
Business is under assault from cybercriminals like never before, and the cost to companies is exploding. Here's what you need to know about safeguarding your digital assets.

Visit http://fortune.com/2017/06/22/cybersecurity-business-fights-back/ to view the full article online.