Adaptive Reuse: From Desks to Doorways
Eviction Essentials and Lease Management
Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Real Estate and Tax
The use of a commercial lease to rip off minority owners in a closely held business
Flexible Real Estate Financing Solutions for Storage Projects With Laura Pagliarulo, SolaREIT — Battery + Storage Podcast
Healthcare Practice Lease Negotiations: Avoid Missing Out on Potential Opportunities
Business Better Podcast Episode: Distressed Office Buildings: A Look at Workout and Enforcement
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: Mark Garmaise
Creative Reuse: The Opportunities and Challenges of Converting Office Space to Residential
Office-to-Apartment Conversions – A Good Idea, but Tricky to Pull Off (Audio)
NGE On Demand: 3 Trending Asset Classes: Life Sciences, Data Centers & Coworking with Beth Radichel
The Buzz, An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 51: David Lockwood, COO, Colliers International South Carolina
Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Future of Offices
South Carolina Abandoned Building Incentives at Risk of Going Away
Seth Eaton Discusses Modifications and Workouts of Commercial Real Estate Loans during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Tips for Virginia Real Estate Assessment Appeals in a COVID-19 Environment
Updating Lenders' Form Loan Documents
California CRE to Expand in 2022
HVCRE: The Continuing Saga of Lenders
Post-Election Predictions: What the Hospitality Industry Can Expect in 2017
Loeb & Loeb partner Jeffrey Fried gives an insider perspective on the state of the commercial real estate finance space, what’s driving current trends and how we’re helping clients navigate a path forward. Whether you’re an...more
There hasn’t been much good news for the office sector for several years, but positive sentiment is picking up. While there are a few California markets with a negative outlook, there has been marked improvement in San...more
The commercial real estate landscape is undergoing one of its most significant policy overhauls in years. The recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” brings sweeping changes to tax incentives, financing rules, and...more
In recent years, ground leases have gained popularity as an alternative for developers, offering more flexibility and leaner launch costs than traditional fee ownership of vacant land, pad sites, storefronts, or other...more
In May 2025, Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice conducted a comprehensive survey to capture the pulse of the real estate investment community. The survey aimed to understand how current economic conditions, fluctuating...more
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a report, alongside a press release and updated webpage, examining vulnerabilities in non-bank commercial real estate (CRE) investors. The report identifies entities such as...more
In 2025, the real estate market for private capital will evolve considerably, driven by economic shifts, regulatory pressures, and advancements in technology. As a maturing debt landscape, rising demand for sustainable...more
A market of mixed sentiments: DLA Piper’s two-part survey of commercial real estate leaders captures evolving views in 2025 shortly before and after the emergence of new US trade policies – offering a revealing snapshot of...more
What are the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the real estate & construction sector in 2025? From new regulations and workforce challenges to tariffs and market shifts, our recent webinar explored survey data...more
“I am seeing continued enthusiasm for existing multifamily assets – particularly those with a value-add opportunity. Although renovations are expensive, the improvement of an existing multifamily asset provides investors with...more
The 18th Annual Outlook on the Commercial Real Estate Market, which took place on January 23 in Uptown Charlotte, brought together industry leaders to discuss the current state and projected outlook for commercial real estate...more
Experts offered their views on investment trends, data centers, AI, and where the commercial real estate market is headed next. Top real estate experts expressed cautious optimism about the outlook for commercial real...more
In our latest roundup, hybrid work creates hope for the office sector, Texas lawmakers ease office-to-residential conversations, service-based tenants are expected to lease more retail space, and more!...more
The political adventure in self-abuse that we call an election is now well behind us. I planned to write this commentary last November, hence the “Just” in the title. My inability to even assay an answer to that question...more
Continued pressures created by elevated levels of mortgage interest rates, vacancies, as well as stricter lending policies, point to higher capitalization rates, lower property values and tax appeal opportunities in 2025....more
The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) continues to implement policies aimed at stimulating the economy, including lowering the federal interest rate by 25 basis points in early December (for a combined decrease of 100 points since...more
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is facing a looming wall of $2 trillion in debt maturities, with an estimated $929 billion coming due this year. These staggering numbers are particularly troubling since refinancing...more
In our latest roundup, cybersecurity attacks target contractors, U.S. banks report weaker profits, additional commercial real estate is distressed, and more!...more
We continue our exploration of the commercial real estate and housing market. Part 2 of a three-part blog series considers inflation, interest rates, and financial literacy. Much like the broader economy, they are constantly...more
A number of factors have combined to cause an almost “perfect storm” for commercial real estate distress. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in remote and hybrid work, increasing vacancy rates and decreasing property values....more
1. Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Have Increased Significantly Year-Over-Year: There has been a significant increase in the number of commercial Chapter 11 cases (larger company filings) in 2024. By way of example,...more
The Cozen Lens- •With Super Tuesday, the State of the Union, and the release of President Biden’s FY25 budget, this past week has been a politically consequential one. This series of events mark the pivot to the general...more
Katten and Cushman & Wakefield have partnered to provide commercial real estate thought leaders with an opportunity to network and examine current factors impacting the industry during a January 25 event in Charlotte. Real...more
Paul Ayoub and Joseph Jannetty evaluate the Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2024. They analyze key issues and data from the prior year to provide perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the real estate industry...more
The landscape of commercial real estate investment encountered substantial hurdles in 2023. Challenges such as sluggish rent growth, reduced transaction volume, and the emergence of potential debt-related distress impacted...more