At first glance, triple-net (NNN)-leased properties are a perfect investment solution for those less experienced in or knowledgeable about commercial real estate — the tenant pays for nearly everything and does nearly all the work. And for many landlords, these investments provide an alternative to bonds — a stable, passive income that allows owners to diversify their investments without the responsibilities of leasing and property management.
The American mall is not dying—it’s dividing. While roughly 1,200 malls remain across the United States as of 2025, according to Capital One Shopping Research, projections suggest only 900 will still operate by 2028.
As vacancies rise and construction costs climb, adaptive reuse has become CRE’s most bankable strategy. Developers are transforming obsolete buildings into productive assets that deliver faster returns, smaller carbon footprints, and stronger community value.
As we head into the 2025 holiday season, the retail real estate landscape is buzzing with transformation. In a recent episode of the CRE with CBC Worldwide Podcast, Dan Spiegel sat down with James Cook, Director of Retail Research at JLL, to unpack the latest trends shaping consumer behavior, site selection, and the future of retail.
As we near the second half of 2025, the US retail CRE sector is standing firm—resilient in the face of market disruption, redefined by experience-driven and mixed-use formats, and regionally-driven, with growth clustered in suburban and Sun Belt markets.
MADISON, N.J. (April 1, 2025) – Coldwell Banker Commercial®, an Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS) brand, today released its latest Trend Report examining how convenience stores (C-stores) have shifted from quick stops for snacks and fuel to popular food destinations.
As the commercial market adapts to shifting demands, industrial hubs are surging in value while many traditional retail properties struggle.
The adaptive reuse movement is flipping the script on traditional CRE development instead transforming existing structures in innovative ways.
As 2025 begins, the rise of experiential retail remains a pivotal strategy for brands aiming to engage with their consumers on more than just a transactional basis.
With the rise of e-commerce and changing consumer behaviors, many traditional ‘brick and mortar’ properties have struggled to remain viable.
