A vision for the mall of the future

The new ice rink was teeming with skaters of all ages during a Saturday afternoon public skate at the Kraken Community Iceplex, the epicenter of what was once the Northgate Mall on the north side of Seattle. The skating facility is part of a grand experiment being undertaken by the Simon Property Group, the largest […]

Data is an equalizer for climate-change concerns

The increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events have prompted growing awareness and concern within the commercial real estate industry. Assets once deemed safe from peril now sit precariously in harm’s way. Acute physical risks such as floods and wildfires, as well as more chronic issues that include water insecurity, have pushed industry stakeholders […]

The Condo Conundrum

These homes appeal to millennials, but they also pose risks for the mortgage industry