Tag: commercial real estate



Chinese Investors Seek Distressed US Commercial Real Estate

Posted on 3 November, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Chinese investors have discovered distressed U.S. commercial properties in places like Detroit and are parking their cash in these areas. The deeply discounted prices are appealing to investors who are used to the higher prices in China. Well-to-do... Read More

US Commercial Development Rebound Expected Next Year

Posted on 30 August, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

An anticipated rebound in commercial real estate development in the United States has fallen flat in 2013, and it may be 2014 before it gains momentum, according to research from Citigroup Inc. Public sector budgets at the state level have been... Read More

Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Investment Activity on Pace for Record Year

Posted on 28 August, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Commercial real estate activity in Hawaii surged during the first six months of the year to $2.2 billion, according to a report released by Colliers International Hawaii. The increase, which was led by hotel sales, represents a gain of 134 per cent from... Read More

Silicon Valley Commercial Real Estate Boom Being Driven by Tech

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Santa Clara County and south San Mateo County is undergoing a commercial real estate boom, with developers currently constructing or renovating approximately six million square feet of office space. Construction activity is proceeding at double the activity... Read More

Blue Cross Florida May Buy Unfinished Complex in Lake Mary

Posted on 28 July, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is considering buying an unfinished office and retail complex located near the Seminole Towne Center mall. Company officials have announced that it is interested in the complex as a home for its subsidiary Florida Health... Read More

Chinese Investors Target US Market

Posted on 1 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Worldwide Property News

Despite signs of a slow-down in the Chinese economy, investors from the country are continuing to target the US commercial property market. Chinese interest in US assets began with a trickle of purchases two years ago but, recently, this has developed into a... Read More

High Quality US Commercial Real Estate Market on an Upswing

Posted on 22 June, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The US commercial real estate market is surging ahead, and bringing with it fresh opportunities for investors and business owners. Chicago is among the leading US markets Property owners are making improvements to buildings and tenants are seeking out... Read More

Investors Roll the Dice in Las Vegas

Posted on 16 May, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

But are the returns worth the gamble? The commercial property market in Las Vegas has a definite perk for investors: low prices. Office buildings, strip malls, warehouses and other commercial properties are being offered for sale at approximately 20 per cent... Read More

Dubai Commercial Real Estate Transactions Rise

Posted on 25 October, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The Dubai Land Department has released a statement indicating the total value of property transactions in the first nine months of the year has reached a very impressive Dh83 billion. A total of 20,925 sales were completed during the period, and 5,042... Read More

Canadian Commercial Market to Stay Strong into 2013

Posted on 24 October, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Canada's real estate industry is in good health, according to figures released by BMO Economics. Interest rates are expected to remain low over the medium term, which will make the prospect of purchasing income-producing properties very appealing to... Read More