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With shifting consumer habits and an oversupply of traditional retail space in many markets, adaptive reuse has become a strategic solution for owners and operators in the retail and restaurant sectors. Repurposing an existing facility — whether it’s a former big box store, strip mall, or standalone restaurant — can be faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable than ground-up development. But not every building is ready for a second act.

The global shift toward digital operations has positioned data centers as a critical backbone across many industries, such as agriculture, banking, inventory, defense, mining, and healthcare. A recent NEWMARK study projects that global data center demand will double by 2030. In the US alone, there is an oversupply of office space, creating a compelling opportunity to repurpose underused properties into modern data centers.

Table A, Optional Item #5, Vertical Relief with Source of Information, also known as a Topography Survey, is a required scope when undertaking a new development or major renovation project. Topography is also required when a multifamily project is financed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Converting L.A. County’s numerous oil wells into CRE projects comes with risks and potential rewards By Nick Trombola, published on Nov. 11, 2025, in the Commercial Observer Southern California’s commercial […]

In an era where traditional retail anchors are losing their gravitational pull, a new wave of lifestyle-driven concepts is stepping into the spotlight: Entertainment-Infused Experiential Retail. As retail evolves, unconventional tenants that bring energy, differentiation, and a sense of place will play a growing role in shaping the next chapter of mall performance. 

 A Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) is an environmental investigation regulated by the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) that helps determine whether contamination at a property could pose a risk to people or the environment. PEAs play a key role in redevelopment, brownfield cleanup, and environmental due diligence throughout California.

In a market defined by interest-rate volatility, shifting property performance, and evolving investor expectations, appraisal has become a stabilizing force that brings clarity to complex transactions in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). 

Partner’s Asset Data Collection and Management services provide the expertise and tools to help you build that foundation — so Yardi works for you, not against you. Contact Partner today to learn how professional data collection can elevate your facility management program.

For commercial real estate professionals, California Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130 Housing) represents a tangible win for project efficiency and investment confidence. By streamlining the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, the legislation helps remove long-standing entitlement delays that have historically slowed housing development and constrained capital deployment. The result is faster approvals, clearer timelines, and greater predictability in project execution — key advantages for developers, lenders, and investors delivering much needed housing stock in the region.

  The Latest Resources for CRE Investors The commercial real estate market is shifting, and the right insights can make all the difference. From emerging technology that provides actionable data […]