Introduction:  Legacy retail formats – from vacant big-box stores to defunct malls – are increasingly being redeveloped into convenience-oriented retail hubs. These repositioning strategies involve converting large, outdated spaces into smaller, high-demand retail units (such as quick-service restaurants, fitness studios, discount stores, and service-oriented shops) and carving out valuable pad sites on outparcels. This report examines the feasibility of these strategies in t

Overview of Brookfield’s Commercial Real Estate Footprint Brookfield Corporation is a leading global alternative asset manager and investor with a significant commercial real estate (CRE) portfolio. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Brookfield has grown into a diversified enterprise spanning real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, private equity, and credit. In its real estate business, Brookfield serves as both a property owner/operator and an inve

Executive Summary Scale & Market Position:  Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) is the world’s largest owner of commercial real estate, with a global portfolio value exceeding $600 billion  and over 12,000 properties owned . Its real estate arm manages $339 billion of investor capital  and benefits from Blackstone’s total $1.21 trillion  in assets under management. This unparalleled scale provides diversification and access to capital, making Blackstone a bellwether in the CRE market.

San Francisco’s retail real estate market is showing early signs of stabilization in the third quarter of 2025 after several turbulent years. Key indicators suggest that the broader

Economic and Demographic Overview San Francisco’s economic landscape has been reshaped in recent years by the pandemic and its aftermath....

Introduction The U.S. retail real estate sector enters 2025 with historically tight fundamentals  and rebounding investment activity ....

San Francisco’s real estate landscape is navigating a pivotal phase in mid-2025. After several turbulent years, the market is showing...

I. Executive Summary The San Francisco retail market is navigating a period of significant transformation. Emerging from a challenging...

Dutch Bros, 2850 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 1. Executive Summary Situation: The U.S. coffee shop industry, representing...

Executive Summary: U.S. retail sales are projected at roughly $7.4 trillion in 2025 , but growth is tepid (≈0.4% year-over-year). The...

Canada's industrial real estate market, long dominated by logistics and specialized industrial facilities, is showing nuanced dynamics...

Austin's retail scene is sizzling hot! With a booming population, rising incomes, and a love for shopping, the city offers a dream market...

When applying for an SBA 7(a) loan, financial stability is one of the most critical aspects lenders evaluate. Lenders want assurance that...