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Foreign Investment Increases in U.S., with New York City Attracting Most
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Foreign Investment Increases in U.S., with New York City Attracting Most

James Nelson
By James Nelson Even as the overall investment sales market has slowed, some foreign investors have stepped up their game and are taking advantage of this challenging marketplace. In the U.S., foreign investment rose to its highest level in Quarter 1 2023 since 2015, accounting for 18% of the total...
Assessing the Future of Real Estate Inventory: Will Normal Levels Return? 
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Assessing the Future of Real Estate Inventory: Will Normal Levels Return? 

REW
By Alex Adabashi  The real estate market is experiencing unprecedented dynamics, raising questions about the possibility of returning to normal levels of inventory. The scarcity of available homes has created a trigger effect, with potential buyers opting to delay their home-buying plans due to limited options and sellers being motivated...
Westchester market update
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Westchester market update

REW
By Marion Jones, Managing Director, JLL’s Capital Markets group Although there is quite a bit of uncertainty in the capital markets currently, three key themes are emerging for the Westchester market as we approach the second half of 2023. 1.      Resiliency in both volume and pricing 2022 wrapped...
9 Considerations for Distressed Investments
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9 Considerations for Distressed Investments

James Nelson
By James Nelson, Principal, Head of Tri-State Investment Sales, Avison Young Amid rising interest rates and downward pressure on real estate pricing, investors will have tremendous opportunities in the upcoming year. Some of these deals could include purchasing distressed loans and assets. This will be especially acute in the office...
The Rise of Owner/Users in the Manhattan Retail Real Estate Market
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The Rise of Owner/Users in the Manhattan Retail Real Estate Market

Katie Kabili
By Katie Kabili, Associate – Avison Young Tri-State Investment Sales Group The Manhattan Retail real estate market underwent a significant transformation in the first quarter of 2023, with owner/users making up nearly two thirds of buyers, a remarkable 150% increase from the same period last year. This shift was driven...
Do bank failures equal a commercial real estate liquidity crisis?
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Do bank failures equal a commercial real estate liquidity crisis?

Scott Singer
By Scott Singer, Principal and Co-Lead of Tri-State Debt & Equity FinanceAnd James Nelson, Principal and Head of Tri-State Investment Sales Over the last few weeks, the news of SVB and Signature Bank being taken over by the Fed, and continued speculation and concern about First Republic have dominated headlines...
Six NYC Market Factors to consider for Out-of-Town Owners
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Six NYC Market Factors to consider for Out-of-Town Owners

Noah Kossoff
-Noah Kossoff, Associate Director, Tri-State Investment Sales, Avison Young Owning and operating properties in New York City presents its own set of unique challenges, especially for owners who live out of state. With a dynamic set of rules, regulations, and market conditions, it’s a challenge for even the most active...
The “New” New York Proposal and What It Could Mean for Commercial Real Estate
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The “New” New York Proposal and What It Could Mean for Commercial Real Estate

James Nelson
Last December, a panel of New York Ciity and State advisors led by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams published the “New” New York Panel for New York City: Making New York Work for Everyone. In what they deemed a new era of collaboration between city and state, the...
The Importance and Surge of Retail Proptech
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The Importance and Surge of Retail Proptech

Nathaniel Mallon
By Nathaniel Mallon Proptech in real estate has experienced a surge over the past decade – the use of information technology has improved the ability of individuals and companies to research, buy, sell, and manage real estate across all asset classes. Within the retail sector, proptech has streamlined multiple processes...
8 Investment Ideas for the New Year
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8 Investment Ideas for the New Year

James Nelson
By: James Nelson With 4Q2022 New York City sales dropping 31% by dollar volume and 26% by number compared to the previous quarter, there is no doubt that a slowdown in transactions is due to rising interest rates. Furthermore, with the Fed signaling that rates might continue to rise in 2023, many buyers may continue...