Thursday, November 29, 2007

Tenants Go for the Green

Tenants have a lot of choices in today's market, and Energy Efficiency is one that is not only in style, but also brings savings year-over-year. This article speaks to the LEED designation.

Office Building Owners Getting the Green Message
Given the U.S. Department of Energy's forecast for electricity use in commercial buildings to increase by 50% by 2030, more tenants are now demanding highly energy-efficient facilities. [...more...]


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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Multi-Family Investments STRONG

With buying a home getting a bit tougher, multi-family investments are seeing great returns and low vacancy rates.

Apartment properties, strong in commercial real estate market
Apartment properties remain one of the strongest investments in the commercial real estate market, says Brian McAuliffe, managing director and chief investment officer with RREEF Alternative Investments.

Demand for multifamily housing has surged as potential homebuyers... [more]


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The GREEN Revolution

Big Box retailers are beginning to raise the standard for environmental concerns.

Kohl’s Goes Green
Kohl’s Corp. plans to make all its newly built stores environmentally friendly through measures such as using sustainable materials and cutting down on energy costs, starting with stores open next fall.

The company plans to follow guidelines... [more]


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