Despite doomsday forecasts, brick-and-mortar retail is not going away anytime soon. Ninety percent of retail sales continue to take place in a physical store, and, according to research advisory firm IHL Group, in-store sales increased more than $100 billion in 2017, when retailers opened 4,000 more stores than they closed. […]
There is not one-size-fits-all recommendation for what type of legal structure investors should use to hold their ownership interest in commercial real estate. Rather, the selected structure will depend on an individual investor’s unique situation, including his or her ultimate goals, tolerance for risk, and time horizon. In addition, when […]
Despite escalating trade tensions across the globe, foreign investment in U.S. commercial real estate continues to grow. However, commercial real estate can be challenging for foreign buyers to go it alone without a strong partner with boots on the ground to guide them through the ins and outs of the […]
Commercial real estate professionals are split on whether rising interest rates are cause for panic, mild concern or optimism. Some investors fear that rising interest rates will lead to higher capitalization rates and result in declining property values and lower overall returns. Others take a more historical view. They recognize […]
Ground-up construction of commercial real estate may seem like an exciting investment, but investors must understand the significant investment of time and money that these projects require. For commercial real estate investors, combining ground-up development of land acquisitions with sale-leaseback deals often provide an opportunity to diversify their portfolio and […]
Investors seeking to diversify their portfolios often consider commercial real estate (CRE) as a viable option to achieve their goals. However, the universe of commercial real estate investment options is immense. For one, investors have the option to place their money in publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) that […]
Orion Real Estate Group recently introduced an online portal to provide its investors with 24/7 access to real-time information about their investments with the firm. The encrypted and password-protected site allows Orion to enhance its communications with investors and offer them a centralized and easy-to-use dashboard for tracking details about […]
It’s a proud day here at Orion. We are No. 11 on the list this year. Great work everyone!
U.S. commercial real estate yields tremendous opportunities for foreign investors. However, these investments involve significant complexities and challenges that foreign individuals must understand and for which they must prepare in advance. Below are some critical points that investors should consider and plan for under the guidance of experienced real estate […]
In commercial real estate, as in life, having experienced and trusted advisors guide you through opportunities and challenges can reduce risk and improve the possibilities of achieving your desired goals. With the recent volatility in the financial markets, many investors are flocking to the safety of commercial real estate. Yet, […]
Posted on September 11, 2018