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December 30, 2024
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Signs Point to Increased Transaction Volume in 2025
Valuation professionals look to the REIT markets and their reflection of bid-ask spread to anticipate next year’s transaction volumes. Despite the uncertain economic outlook for 2025, one metric shows signs of improvement: transaction volumes. After two years of decline, indicators point to increased transaction volume over the coming year.
Appraisal & Valuation
November 26, 2024
Articles
Shaking Up Common Perceptions about Earthquake Risk
In this Globe St. article, Jason Coray discusses building stability and how to assess the seismic risk and building stability for your commercial real estate (CRE) property or portfolio.
November 25, 2024
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FHFA Increases Agency Lending Caps in Anticipation of Modest Growth in 2025
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) recently released updated Multifamily Guides, and the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA), has increased agency lending caps as market conditions are expected to modestly improve in 2025.
Multifamily
November 7, 2024
Articles
Managing Losses with ASTM’s Property Resilience Assessment Guide
ASTM has published a guide for Property Resilience Assessment, ASTM E3429-24 Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessments. The guide provides a framework to promote focused and meaningful investigation of properties but does not establish strict parameters for property resilience assessments. Partner’s resilience experts are here to help clients navigate the new ASTM guide and mitigate physical risks to their properties.
ASTM Standards, ESG+R
November 5, 2024
Articles
Bridging the Gap Between Acquisitions and Asset Management
When property performance doesn’t meet proforma, investors lose. Gathering the correct data during due diligence goes a long way towards keeping investment properties on track. In this article, Partner Principal Jason Lind, who's worked on both sides of the acquisitions/asset management divide, offers a strategy to bridge the gap for more accurate projections and better returns.
Asset Management
October 29, 2024
Articles
How to Futureproof Your Next Affordable Housing Development
What drives developers and investors to engage in affordable housing preservation and development? In 2025 and beyond, new developments will need to focus on implementing emerging technology and design approaches, allowing for efficiency and scale, while also mitigating climate risks.
Affordable Housing, Due Diligence, ESG+R, Multifamily
October 15, 2024
Articles
Is Your Office Property a Candidate for a Data Center Conversion?
Data centers are in high demand by many industries, including agriculture, banking, inventory, defense, mining, and healthcare. However, the data center conversion process can be challenging due to the complex infrastructure requirements of data centers. Click to learn more.
Adaptive Reuse
October 10, 2024
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California Balcony Inspections Deadline Extended to January 1, 2026
On September 28, 2024, California’s Governor approved Bill AB2579. Passed by the Assembly and Senate, AB2579 will extend the deadline for the initial California Senate Bill SB721 balcony inspection to January 1, 2026. This extension helps owners and operators who are struggling to complete inspections on time.
Balcony Law (CA SB-721)
August 28, 2024
Articles
How the New PFAS Ruling Impacts CRE Transactions
Recent EPA Ruling About PFAS Has Ramifications for Buyers of Commercial Real Estate. Learn How PFAS Risk Is Assessed and Managed During Acquisition. By By Kathryn Peacock, Steven Luzkow, & […]
PFAS
August 28, 2024
Articles
California Mandates ANSI/AARST Radon Standards for Multifamily Buildings
Radon Professionals Must Now Adhere to ANSI/AARST Standards for Radon Measurement and Mitigation in California By Shavaun Cotter, Principal & Technical Director – Radon Services On August 16th, the California Department […]
Multifamily, Radon
August 15, 2024
Articles
Mitigating Risk of Legionella on Your Properties
Mitigating the risk of legionella on your properties begins with assessing your properties to identify potential problems. If at risk, Partner can help with early detection and control of Legionella bacteria.
Affordable Housing, Asset Management
July 30, 2024
Articles
Revisiting Multifamily Radon Regulations, One Year Later
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's higher sampling requirements can uncover more units with elevated radon levels, so multifamily owners should be prepared for radon mitigation.
Multifamily, Radon
June 27, 2024
Articles
PFAS and Real Estate FAQs
What are PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals widely used in various industrial applications and consumer products. Why are PFAS a concern? PFAS are forever chemicals that may also pose serious health risks.
PFAS
June 27, 2024
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Facing Headwinds, Hotel Investors Seek to Boost Value at Acquisition
With growth in the hotel sector projected to be modest over the remainder of 2024, hotel investors seek to boost value at acquisition by being vigilant about expenses and maximizing value.
Due Diligence, Solar
June 17, 2024
Articles
Clearing the First Hurdles to Site Selection: Environmental, Zoning, & Infrastructure
In real estate, failing to identify potential defects during the research phase can mean the difference between profitability and insolvency. By Brett Hayes, PE, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, National Client […]
Adaptive Reuse, Due Diligence
June 4, 2024
Articles
EPA’s Actions Mean that CRE Will Have to Deal with PFAS
EPA designates two PFAS “Forever Chemicals” as hazardous substances and sets legally enforceable drinking water standards. By Kathryn Peacock, National Client Manager; and Steve Luzkow, Technical Director, both work at […]
Due Diligence, PFAS
May 29, 2024
Articles
Amid Insurance Crisis, Lenders Get Creative to Reduce Costs
By Robert L. Knight, AIA, Principal, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., published May 29, 2024 Attendees at the 2024 Construction Lenders Risk Management Forum discussed strategies to address […]
ESG+R
April 30, 2024
Articles
Is Your Retail Property a Candidate for Adaptive Reuse?
Given retail market conditions today, it’s no wonder that adaptive reuse is a hot topic… By Gary Cohn, RA, Director of Institutional A&E Services, published on April 30, 2024 in […]
Adaptive Reuse
November 8, 2023
Articles
SBA's SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates
SBA’s SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates In a welcomed update, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released their new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 […]
Construction, SBA
November 1, 2023
Articles
The Five Pillars of Capital Planning
Evolving Markets & Technology Have Changed the Way We Budget for & Manage Investment Real Estate By Bob Geiger | Published in the NARIEIM Dialogues, Fall 2023 edition p. 46-49 […]
Asset Management, Capital Budgeting
April 24, 2023
Articles
Jason Coray discusses ASTM's Upcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide in NAREIM Dialogues
ASTM’s incorporation of earthquake hazards in their forthcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide may offer clarity and consistency to CRE investors struggling to understand their exposure to seismic risk and improve […]
ESG+R, Investment
December 22, 2022
Articles
ASTM Standard Update: Differences between E1527-13 and E1527-21
The New ASTM E1527-21 Standard is Here! Every 8 years, the ASTM Standard in use undergoes a thorough review by a committee of peers from various backgrounds including but not […]
ASTM Standards, PFAS
December 14, 2022
Articles
Selling in a Buyer's Market: Control the Conversation
Investing in Predisposition Due Diligence Allows You to Drive the Narrative Interest rates are up, transaction volume is down, and on the deals that are getting done, buyers and lenders […]
Disposition
August 2, 2022
Articles
Adaptive Reuse Increases as Market Slows
Strategies Can Keep CRE Players Competitive After a high-performing first half of 2022, recent weeks have felt arduous and lethargic. Declining transaction volume coupled with yo-yoing rates have left the […]
Adaptive Reuse
July 8, 2022
Articles
SEC Rules: Impact on Lenders
NEW SEC RULES WOULD REQUIRE AND STANDARDIZE ESG REPORTING As investors continue to weigh the impact of climate change on their portfolios, the SEC aims to require the disclosure of […]
ESG+R
May 24, 2022
Articles
Retail Leases: What Condition Is Your Condition In?
UNDERSTAND THE CONDITION OF A PROPERTY AND THE COST OF MAINTAINING IT When retail tenants are responsible for maintaining the property they lease, property owners and managers can find themselves […]
Retail
May 5, 2022
Articles
Leveraging Historic Assets for a Competitive Edge
An Engineering Approach to Optimize Your Adaptive Reuse Project Rehabilitation of historic properties with their distinctive architecture can be a profitable venture that benefits project owners, retail tenants, consumers, and […]
Adaptive Reuse
December 1, 2021
Articles
Protect Your New Building from VOCs with a Vapor Barrier
REDUCING YOUR LIABILITY WHEN DEVELOPING ON CONTAMINATED OR POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES Historically, the term “vapor intrusion” was discussed only in association with the most heavily contaminated properties. Now, with the […]
Development, Vapor Intrusion
June 2, 2021
Articles
6 Ways to Be Competitive in a LIHTC Deal
LIHTC deals are hot. Throughout the pandemic, LIHTC has continued to be a strong incentive for investors and developers. The pace has continued through 2021 and with high demand and […]
Affordable Housing
October 26, 2020
Articles
Increase Your Asset’s NOI with Solar Rooftop Tenants
Ten years ago, the idea of a commercial real estate owner using their roof as a solar tenant space seemed complicated and expensive. However, the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Asset Management, Roofs, Solar
February 7, 2020
Articles
Should I Worry About PFAS?
SOME CRE MARKETS MIGHT BE IMPACTED BY GROWING ISSUE PFAS is currently a hot topic in the environmental community, and with the help of a few high-profile corporate lawsuits and […]
PFAS
July 31, 2019
Articles
Navigating Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Successful CRE Investments
REQUIRE COMPLEX CAPITAL STACK AND RISK MANAGEMENT INSIGHT The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is a federal tax credit created through the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and was designed to encourage […]
Affordable Housing
July 17, 2019
Articles
California Multifamily Compliance Digest
Seismic, Structural and Energy Requirements in California If you’ve got multifamily assets in California, your regulatory compliance to-do list is getting longer. Depending on the cities or municipalities where your […]
Balcony Law (CA SB-721)
November 27, 2015
Articles
The Sustainability Aspect of Adaptive Reuse
Published in Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal While adaptive reuse is an attractive option due in part to the fact that it is generally a faster more cost effective way […]
Adaptive Reuse

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December 30, 2024
Articles
Signs Point to Increased Transaction Volume in 2025
Valuation professionals look to the REIT markets and their reflection of bid-ask spread to anticipate next year’s transaction volumes. Despite the uncertain economic outlook for 2025, one metric shows signs of improvement: transaction volumes. After two years of decline, indicators point to increased transaction volume over the coming year.
Appraisal & Valuation
December 4, 2024
Articles
Avoiding Hidden Risk in Triple Net Sale-Leasebacks
Many national retailers use the NNN sale-leaseback model to expand geographic presence while reducing debt and avoiding the risks of real estate ownership the risk to be successful in a sale-leaseback investment. By engaging a consultant expert in CRE as well as the engineering and construction of commercial buildings, sale-leaseback investors can protect their cash flow and capital while enjoying the hands-off ownership experience.
November 26, 2024
Articles
Shaking Up Common Perceptions about Earthquake Risk
In this Globe St. article, Jason Coray discusses building stability and how to assess the seismic risk and building stability for your commercial real estate (CRE) property or portfolio.
November 25, 2024
Articles
FHFA Increases Agency Lending Caps in Anticipation of Modest Growth in 2025
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) recently released updated Multifamily Guides, and the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA), has increased agency lending caps as market conditions are expected to modestly improve in 2025.
Multifamily
November 19, 2024
Articles
New Contamination Rate Data Could Help Banks Better Assess Environmental Risk
New Contamination Rate Data Could Help Banks Better Assess Environmental Risk By Kathryn Peacock, Principal, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. Originally Published in The RMA Journal Kathryn Peacock’s article, featured […]
November 7, 2024
Articles
Managing Losses with ASTM’s Property Resilience Assessment Guide
ASTM has published a guide for Property Resilience Assessment, ASTM E3429-24 Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessments. The guide provides a framework to promote focused and meaningful investigation of properties but does not establish strict parameters for property resilience assessments. Partner’s resilience experts are here to help clients navigate the new ASTM guide and mitigate physical risks to their properties.
ASTM Standards, ESG+R

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Featured

Signs Point to Increased Transaction Volume in 2025

Shaking Up Common Perceptions about Earthquake Risk

FHFA Increases Agency Lending Caps in Anticipation of Modest Growth in 2025

Managing Losses with ASTM’s Property Resilience Assessment Guide

Bridging the Gap Between Acquisitions and Asset Management

How to Futureproof Your Next Affordable Housing Development

Is Your Office Property a Candidate for a Data Center Conversion?

California Balcony Inspections Deadline Extended to January 1, 2026

How the New PFAS Ruling Impacts CRE Transactions

California Mandates ANSI/AARST Radon Standards for Multifamily Buildings

Mitigating Risk of Legionella on Your Properties

Revisiting Multifamily Radon Regulations, One Year Later

PFAS and Real Estate FAQs

Facing Headwinds, Hotel Investors Seek to Boost Value at Acquisition

Clearing the First Hurdles to Site Selection: Environmental, Zoning, & Infrastructure

EPA’s Actions Mean that CRE Will Have to Deal with PFAS

Amid Insurance Crisis, Lenders Get Creative to Reduce Costs

Is Your Retail Property a Candidate for Adaptive Reuse?

SBA's SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates

The Five Pillars of Capital Planning

Jason Coray discusses ASTM's Upcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide in NAREIM Dialogues

ASTM Standard Update: Differences between E1527-13 and E1527-21

Selling in a Buyer's Market: Control the Conversation

Adaptive Reuse Increases as Market Slows

SEC Rules: Impact on Lenders

Retail Leases: What Condition Is Your Condition In?

Leveraging Historic Assets for a Competitive Edge

Protect Your New Building from VOCs with a Vapor Barrier

6 Ways to Be Competitive in a LIHTC Deal

Increase Your Asset’s NOI with Solar Rooftop Tenants

Should I Worry About PFAS?

Navigating Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Successful CRE Investments

California Multifamily Compliance Digest

The Sustainability Aspect of Adaptive Reuse