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3 weeks ago | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
Fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital services, cloud computing, and 5G demand, the data center sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Big tech companies, or hyperscalers, are driving much of this record expansion in the race to dominate AI and accelerate their speed to market. REITs are well placed to benefit from this steady stream of demand.
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3 weeks ago | 
franchisetimes.com | Liz Wolf
Being a multi-unit franchisee is extremely real estate intensive, and savvy operators are always looking for ways to capitalize on the value of their real estate. One strategy gaining popularity, particularly among restaurant franchisees, is the OpCo, or operating company, and Propco, or property company, model.
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3 weeks ago | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
SHARE Lamar Advertising Co. (Nasdaq: LAMR), founded in 1902, is both a pioneer and powerhouse in the outdoor advertising industry. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based company’s approach to growth is straightforward: construct more billboards; convert static, or traditional, billboards to digital; and acquire the competition. That strategy is working. Next year marks Lamar’s 20th year operating as a REIT.
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2 months ago | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
Telecommunications REITs play a crucial role in supporting the modern digital economy by owning, managing, and leasing real estate critical to telecommunications and data transmission. Looking ahead, key sector trends are emerging, including the timing for further development of 5G networks, rural connectivity, and the need for more spectrum to meet the insatiable demand for data.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
SHARE Health and wellness options seem to be everywhere today, from yoga, boxing, and cycling studios to climbing gyms, juice bars, and massage therapy—to name just a few. There’s a good chance that many of those offerings are housed within REIT-owned properties, as the industry remains focused on the evolution of real estate and its alignment with consumer preferences.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
SHARE After being shuttered for three years, a restored, historic movie house—the centerpiece of Houston’s River Oaks Shopping Center—reopened on Oct. 3. Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) spearheaded the revival by signing a deal with a Houston-based cinema chain to renovate and operate the beloved venue. The resurgence of the landmark anchor tenant marked the first step in Kimco’s long-term revitalization of the entire shopping center.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
reit.com | Liz Wolf
Commercial real estate has faced varied challenges in recent years, from high interest rates and rising inflation to elevated borrowing costs and remote work’s impact on where and how occupants utilize space. While uncertainty remains, economists interviewed by REIT.com say the market is showing early signs of recovery. They expect lower interest rates and subsiding inflation as well as stabilizing asset values and renewed investor confidence.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
franchisetimes.com | Liz Wolf
Location is a crucial decision for any franchisor or franchisee. Quickly ruling out bad sites and identifying optimal ones means being quicker to market and edging out competition. Savvy franchisors and franchisees are utilizing big data, location intelligence—achieved with geographic information system, or GIS—artificial intelligence and machine learning to gain real-time insights from vast amounts of data. This fuels quicker and better decision-making to pinpoint their next locations.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
franchisetimes.com | Liz Wolf
Despite numerous retail bankruptcies and store closures, demand for space remains robust. The best sites are being snatched up, even with historically high rental rates. Landlords of prime space are often holding firm in rent negotiations when backfilling vacancies. The U.S. retail vacancy rate is 4.1 percent, according to CoStar, and new construction is at record lows. Demand continues to exceed supply.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
buildings.com | Liz Wolf
A palette of palm green, teals, blushes, and peaches reflects San Juan’s landscape and sunrises. Condado Palm Inn, located in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s beachfront Condado neighborhood, was seeking a refresh of 88 guestrooms and corridors in one of its two towers.
