The $32 billion U.S. fitness industry is experiencing a resurgence and evolution, with promising future prospects. According to the Houston Chronicle, Placer.ai named the fitness industry as one of 2022’s top industries in its annual overview of industries. Globally, health … Continue reading →
A deed in lieu of foreclosure (also known as a deed in lieu) is a deed instrument that conveys title of a property encumbered by a mortgage, to the mortgagee, usually in full satisfaction of the obligation secured by the … Continue reading →
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit (the “Court”) recently issued a ruling vacating the District Court’s grant of summary judgment to 1441 L Associates, LLC (“Landlord”) in a $781,000 leasing commission dispute with brokerage firm Jones Lang … Continue reading →
Ireland-based fast fashion retailer Primark will open its first Maryland store on September 7 at Arundel Mills mall, according to Retail Insight Network. Fibre2Fashion reports that the Primark space at Arundel Mills is 36,000sf. CoStar quotes Kevin Tulip, Primark’s United … Continue reading →
The Business of Fashion reports that fashion retailer H&M will launch stores and online trade in Brazil in 2025. H&M will partner with Dorben Group to support its expansion in the South American country, according to the report. The size … Continue reading →
On June 22, the New York City Council passed legislation that will prohibit commercial property owners from knowingly leasing commercial premises to, or otherwise allow the use of such premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or … Continue reading →
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are regulations requiring a minimum energy efficiency standard to be met before properties in England and Wales can be leased or sold. The standards are measured by an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating. According to … Continue reading →
According to The Washington Post, Brazil’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded four percent on an annual basis in the first three months of 2023; the country’s rate of inflation is at 3.9 percent; CPI is seen finishing the year at … Continue reading →
Westfield has decided to surrender the nine-story San Francisco Centre mall to its lenders, according to The Real Deal, which reports that the firm—owned by Paris-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and its partner, New York-based Brookfield Properties—will cease making payments on a $558 … Continue reading →
Colliers reports that the U.S. office vacancy rate in Q1–2023 was 16.1 percent—higher than in Q1–2022 (15 percent) and Q1–2021 (14.2 percent). Construction activity slowed in Q1–2023, with 93.5 million square feet underway, compared to 121.9 million square feet in … Continue reading →