Tag Archives: Christiansen & Portela

Financing Green Part I: Funding Energy Efficient Retrofits and Overcoming Uncertainty

By Justin Sumner / CoStar Group May 18, 2012 It has become increasingly evident to those in the commercial real estate industry that improving building energy performance and making other sustainable and green improvements can impact property values and balance sheets.
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Restaurant Re-use

By: Michael Spilky / CCIM Institute November 16, 2011 A menu of options exists for redeveloping food-use retail spaces.
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Environmental Deal Breakers

By: John J. Heft, CRIS / CCIM Institute November 16, 2011 Environmental liability concerns can serve as major deal breakers during commercial real estate sales and transfers. While sellers want freedom from environmental liability issues after the sale, buyers want to avoid the many challenges associated with contaminated properties.
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PR easiest in Caribbean for business

By: Kevin Mead / Caribbean Business October 26, 2011 Puerto Rico made things easier for entrepreneurs on two fronts, but slid one spot overall in the World Bank’s annual ranking of business regulations around the globe.
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Como espuma los inmuebles reposeídos

By: Joanisabel González / El Nuevo Día August 14, 2011 Cinco años de estancamiento económico y los excesos del sector han convertido a los bancos de la Isla en uno de los administradores de propiedades más grandes de Puerto Rico.
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Voltaje empresarial en Salinas

By: Marian Díaz / El Nuevo Día August 2, 2011 Con una inversión de $300 millones, la empresa Ciro Group se propone desarrollar en el área sur el proyecto solar más grande, construido hasta ahora en Puerto Rico, y uno de los de mayor capacidad en todos los Estados Unidos.
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As CRE Loan Stress Peaks, Debt Investment and Modification Strategies Change

CRE Loan Delinquencies Leveling While Severity Remains High Changing the Nature of Workouts and Deals The level of commercial real estate loan distress appears to be at or nearing its peak – a welcome sign that the worst of the Great Recession may have passed. And with this new phase, the market for distressed commercial real [...]
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U.S. Industrial Market Strengthening in 2011, Commercial Leasing Activity Up 12.5%

By: Michael Gerrity / World Property Channel May 5, 2011 Based on Cushman & Wakefield’s first quarter 2011 statistics for the U.S. industrial market, continued momentum towards recovery is still in play with leasing activity increasing and vacancy continuing to decline. Additionally, new industrial construction remains historically low.
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UFood eatery chain expanding to PR

CB Staff / Caribbean Business May 23 ,2011 Boston-based UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. announced Monday it has contracted with franchisee Manuel Rivera to develop and operate eight UFood Grills in Puerto Rico. The first of the units is projected to open in fall 2011.
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Caribbean seen as ripe for investment

CB Staff / Caribbean Business May 16, 2011 The Caribbean is, now more than ever, a unique investment opportunity.
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