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National Real Estate Investor March 1, 2003 Parke Chapman |
Today the World, Tomorrow New York The storm came from the south, but the seismic force in commercial real estate came from the west. On Feb. 18, LA-based CB Richard Ellis announced a deal to buy Gotham's top brokerage, Insignia Financial Group, for $415 million. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2003 Parke Chapman |
The Changing Brokerage Paradigm These are edgy times for commercial real estate brokerages. Office leasing volume is flat-lining, top brokers are switching firms and mergers are creating a new breed of mega-brokerages. |
National Real Estate Investor July 23, 2003 |
On the Merger, Off The Record Several Manhattan-based real estate executives were queried on the impact of the now finalized merger between CB Richard Ellis and Insignia/ESG. None of the sources, save one, were anxious to go on the record. Here are some of their comments. |
National Real Estate Investor March 1, 2003 Matt Valley |
Questions Linger Over Merger What should we make of the announced merger between CB Richard Ellis and Insignia Financial Group? The widely publicized deal, valued at $415 million, leaves many questions unanswered. |
National Real Estate Investor July 23, 2003 Parke Chapman |
New York's Strategic Value A Cornerstone of CBRE/Insignia Merger With the merger between CB Richard Ellis and Insignia finalized, a new brokerage kingdom now rules New York City. |
National Real Estate Investor February 19, 2003 |
CB Richard Ellis to acquire Insignia Financial Group CB Richard Ellis has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Insignia Financial Group Inc. for $11 per share of common stock in cash, plus the potential for incremental consideration. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2005 Rodger D. Young |
How to Avoid Legal Battles Over Broker Commissions A recent lawsuit in Detroit stemming from a dispute over a broker's commission reveals the harsh lessons learned about the importance of paying close attention to the commission agreement. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
Full-Service Giants Bulk Up Within the past two decades, the nation's largest real estate brokerages have formed a variety of new service lines that include asset management, appraisal, consulting and mortgage financing. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2002 Matt Valley |
A Challenging Time for Publicly Traded Brokerages In today's tumultuous business climate, punctuated by volatility on Wall Street, are commercial real estate brokerages a good match for the public markets? |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2009 Ben Johnson |
Service Providers Capitalize on Distress Brokerages announce new programs to aid clients with distressed real estate. |
The Motley Fool December 5, 2005 Richard Moore |
Don't Give Up on Real Estate The commercial real estate market still looks good. Investors: CB Richard Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, Trammell Crow, are all worth taking a look at. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2006 |
Corrections In the March article Ten to Watch... |
National Real Estate Investor May 30, 2003 Parke Chapman |
CB Richard Ellis, Insignia Unload $44M of Assets Insignia Financial Group and CB Richard Ellis have sold $44 million worth of Insignia-owned real estate assets to a fund controlled by Insignia Financial chairman Andrew Farkas. |
National Real Estate Investor September 12, 2002 David Sokol |
Cushman & Wakefield broadens scope to Midwest Seeking to expand its presence beyond what Cushman & Wakefield President of U.S. Operations Bruce Mosler calls "24-7 core central business district marketplaces," the real estate services firm has announced the expansion of its Alliance Initiative to the Midwest. |
National Real Estate Investor December 3, 2003 Parke Chapman |
On the Cusp of an Office Recovery? The third quarter brought hope to the embattled national office market: Grubb & Ellis reports that the national office market vacancy rate has stabilized at about 18%, which could embolden landlords to cut back concessions in 2004. |
National Real Estate Investor September 30, 2003 Parke Chapman |
Key CBRE Brokers Defect To Cushman & Wakefield Two of CB Richard Ellis' strongest sales brokers have jumped ship to Cushman & Wakefield only days after another key CBRE broker, Woody Heller, defected to tenant rep firm Studley. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2007 |
Correction: Correction to the reported amounted of space that CB Richard Ellis manages globally. |
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2003 |
Top 25 Brokerages The Top 25 Brokerages listing is based on data provided by participating companies. Brokers were asked to provide the total dollar value of leasing transactions and investment sales during 2002. The totals were combined to determine the company's ranking. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
A Double-Barreled Recovery Remember that so-called disconnect between commercial property values and fundamentals? If 2005 was any indication, it may soon be forgotten... Top 25 Brokerages... Top Three Sales Transactions of 2005... etc. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2004 Parke Chapman |
Boutique -vs- Behemoth When CB Richard Ellis acquired Insignia Financial Group last summer, the heavily publicized deal brought together two of the nation's largest commercial brokerages under one roof |
National Real Estate Investor March 1, 2006 |
Ten to Watch The commercial real estate business of the 21st century is undergoing dramatic changes at all levels. And it's this diverse mixture of executives that is driving it into its next phase: Michael Schulte... Mark Rose... etc. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Matt Valley |
Is This the Year of Goldilocks in Commercial Real Estate? Economists refer to a "Goldilocks economy" as one that is neither too hot, nor too cold and is what a market analyst is predicting for the commercial real estate industry. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2005 Parke Chapman |
Brokerages Benefit by Selling Frenzy Demand for real estate product not only benefitted sellers in 2004, but it also proved to be a boon for the nation's largest commercial real estate brokerages... Notable Deals... Ranking Changes... etc. |
National Real Estate Investor February 7, 2003 Parke Chapman |
Insignia confirms talks of merger with CBRE Insignia Financial Group (parent company of brokerage Insignia/ESG) has issued a statement today acknowledging that it has held merger discussions with CB Richard Ellis. However, the statement emphasized that there is "no assurance that the current discussions will result in a transaction." |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Joe Gose |
Brokerage's Blank-Check Bet Grubb & Ellis raised cash for expansion through the formation of a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC), a management-intensive investment vehicles that, while novel in approach, is quickly gaining popularity. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2008 |
CCIM Career News Christopher B. Fraser, CCIM, of Grubb & Ellis / Barkley Fraser, has been named to the President's Council of Grubb & Ellis... Stan A. Stouder, CCIM, of CB Richard Ellis will present an overview of and forecast for the Lee County market... etc. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Chapman & Valley |
Rational Exuberance? Late last year, as conditions in the office sector declined and price tags for buildings continued to rise, industry pundits warned of a possible investment bubble. Still, it looks like the bubble remains more of a threat than a present danger. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Matt Valley |
A Total Return to the Basics Expect returns on commercial real estate properties to be powered more by income gains than price appreciation over the next two to three years as the super-heated investment sales market cools slightly. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2007 Matt Valley |
Yes, Brokerage Firms Can Thrive on Wall Street It's hard to ignore the success these two firms have had at proving the critics wrong. Both CB Richard Ellis and Jones Lang LaSalle are flourishing as publicly traded real estate services firms with global platforms. |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 |
Letters to the Editor Sexual Harassment Claims Run Counter to CB Richard Ellis Culture... USC's Real Estate Program Isn't Merely a Think Tank... |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2004 Stan Luxenberg |
Self-Storage Attracts a New Breed of Buyers Historically, institutions have ignored the self-storage market because it seemed risky. However, real estate investment trusts (REITS) and other large owners have been buying family operations and introducing new cost efficiencies. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2003 Steve Webb |
Outsourcing: Fewer Deals for Bigger Players Companies with diverse global portfolios are turning to outsourcing firms to shave millions in dollars per year from their real estate operating budgets. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Chapman & Valley |
The Sublease Overhang: A 124 Million Sq. Ft. Headache When will vacancy rates return to normal and asking rents stop falling? The answer very much depends on how quickly the office market can clear out a whopping 124 million sq. ft. of sublease space -- about 25% of the total available space nationwide. |
National Real Estate Investor March 1, 2005 Michael Wagner |
Q & A An interview with Bruce Ellis, former scientist and now vice president of research at CoreNet Global on his plans to make his newly formed Applied Research Center the go-to resource for real estate research. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2005 Carolyn Bilsky |
The Small Stuff Industrial condos and multitenant buildings meet the needs of investments in a growing industrial market. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2008 |
CCIM Career News Adam Roth... Terence P. Coyne... Stephen M. Deaton... Elliott M. Ross... Steven L. Timmel... John M. Crossman... |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2007 |
Correction: In a March feature profile of Cal Frese of CB Richard Ellis... |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2006 Carolyn Bilsky |
Seeking Out Small Businesses Even though commercial real estate professionals offer important services to small businesses, these companies don't always come looking for real estate pros. Use these simple strategies to find start-up clients. |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2006 |
A Monthly Meter of Industry Trends Comparing Hotel REVPAR by Region... Top 10 Office Markets for Investment... REIT Investors Pay More for Less Return... Gas Prices Siphon Off Retail Spending... |
Inc. April 2006 Darren Dahl |
Warehouse Rents Likely to Rise in '06 Industrial space in the U.S. is in demand. The hottest markets have links to China trade and the housing boom. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Parke Chapman |
Finally, An Uptick in Office Rents Average rents nationally rose by 0.7% to hit $20.25 per sq. ft., up from $20.11 per sq. ft. at the end of 2004. In reality, scores of major office markets are still limping, and some won't make a full recovery for several years to come. |
BusinessWeek August 2, 2004 |
"An Interesting Test of Volatility" Rising rates may roil the real estate sector, but Excelsior Real Estate Fund manager Joan Ellis says the outlook is good for apartments and offices. |