Lots to Absorb at ICSC Western Division

Lots to Absorb at ICSC Western Division

This week part of the GRS Group team will attend one of the largest annual retail real estate events in the country, the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Western Division Conference, in Los Angeles. Aside from the usual networking opportunities with old and...

Brexit an Assist for U.S. CRE

Brexit, the unfortunately named abbreviation for the British vote to exit the European Union, seems like a decision that will impact commercial real estate in London, and other U.K. cities negatively. But several reports coming out have good news regarding commercial,...

How Small-Business Legislation Impacts the Franchise Biz

The small-business legislation we are seeing come forward is a national issue, and it impacts more than just the franchise sector. It has an effect on all small business. I was recently at the National Franchise Association/Burger King Corporate Summit, in Washington,...

NAR Sees Commercial Real Estate on the Upswing

The National Association of Realtors has a strong outlook on the overall commercial real estate industry. Its quarterly report notes that most property sectors are improving, and breaks down the best locales in different asset types as well. Every major commercial...