Perspectives

The Post-Pandemic Office in the Public Sector – a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Re-think Public Sector Portfolios

Office assets are changing significantly in the post-pandemic world, with much of the focus being placed on declining demand driven by the adoption of hybrid working policies by employers. This article will focus on the office portfolios of national governments organizations who are typically large employers with substantive office portfolios comprising owned and leased buildings,… Read more

The Counselors of Real Estate

CRE Archives: Annual Conventions Past & Present

“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.” – Alice Waters Motor City Revival In the fall of 2025, the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) will host its annual convention in downtown Detroit (September 27-30th at the Book Cadillac Hotel)…. Read more

Reforming Homeowner Primacy and Improving Housing Affordability

Abstract Housing is an issue of national and international importance. Its cost, its availability, its quality, and its standing as the bellwether for prosperity and success for individuals and economies. There is a housing crisis in the United States and affordable housing is complex and complicated. A variety of strategies, some simple, some not, are… Read more

The Everyday Leader

Beyond the Job Description: Why Great Leaders Do More Than What’s Expected

Introduction In today’s world, where demands on time and energy seem endless, it’s easy to narrow our focus and stick to what’s outlined in our job descriptions. But some of the most rewarding and impactful moments in leadership happen when we take on tasks that aren’t technically “ours to do.” Stepping outside of your core… Read more

Perspectives

Was the Federal Eviction Moratorium a Taking?

Introduction Major litigation regarding property rights—and involving billions of dollars—which for several years has been in the federal courts may soon be resolved. By suspending through fiat the right of landlords to evict tenants for non-payment of the rents to which they were legally entitled, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deprived them… Read more

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Features

The Office Is Not Dead: Investment Strategies for Today’s Market

In today’s rapidly evolving office market, the landscape bears striking similarities to the mid-1990s, when investors like Steve Witkoff thrived by acquiring undervalued assets in New York City. Similarly, despite fluctuating rents and occupancy levels, today's investors have unique investment opportunities. According to recent data from Deloitte, office properties have been largely insulated from the latest economic declines. On average... Read More