Now is the phase of the CRE cycle when repositioning success stories are born. Imagine this column five to ten years from now: we’ll be reading about a property that was purchased for a song, underwent transformative repositioning, and achieved an impressive return upon sale. That deal, and others like it, are crossing someone’s desk right now. Unfortunately, these deals come with huge task lists to be worked through during the underwriting process.
This article discusses how savvy CRE investors leverage due diligence advisors to bolster in-house acquisition teams and quickly put brackets around the “wild card” items that could sour projected returns.

June 24, 2026
In this article from Propmodo.com, Brady Mills cautions that before CRE organizations can fully leverage the next generation of AI and technology, they must first address a more fundamental challenge: building the data foundation that makes better decisions possible.

June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.




