The Fed confronts how to balance very low interest rates with the risk of asset bubbles, according to the Wall Street Journal. There’s a homelessness crisis brewing among elderly Americans, reports The New York Times. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Shopping Mall to Turn Virtual Power Plant in Sweden’s Green Push
Vala, which houses more than 200 shops, is already equipped with solar panels, a reserve generator and back-up batteries.
12 Takeaways from Day One of the ICSC Retail in the Age of COVID-19 Conference
Day one of the ICSC virtual conference focused on how retailers and landlords plan to rebound from the current situation.
13 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Sept. 30, 2020)
U.S. retail bankruptcies and store closures have set a record in the first have of the year, reports the Wall Street Journal. CBL Properties reached an agreement with some of its note holders that will delay its bankruptcy filing until October 15, according to TheChatanoogan.com. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Chains Expand Pandemic-Fueled Menu Trims, Tweaks and Discounting
On Monday, Pizza Hut said it is offering a large Original Pan Pizza with up to three toppings for $10.99, down from a standard price of about $18.
A Broad Spectrum of Use Keeps Land Brokers Busy
National Land Realty CEO Jason Walter outlines recent trends in land sales.
NREI's Common Area: The State of Tech Talent Markets
Colin Yasukochi, executive director of CBRE’s Tech Insights Center, and Lexi Russell, director of research and analysis at CBRE, discuss the firm’s latest Scoring Tech Talent report.
Institutional Investors Bet on Manufactured Housing as Occupancy, Rents Continue to Grow
Property fundamentals in the sector remain very strong, making it an attractive long-term investment bet.
Eight Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Sept. 29, 2020)
It could take five years for employees to return to the office in numbers that match the past, reports CNBC. Many U.S. commercial properties have lost 25 percent or more of their value, according to PYMNT.com. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
In face of Covid, Chase soldiers on with ambitious Boston expansion
Chase plans to open three more local branches before the end of the year.

