Midwest

WeWork will use consultants as its brokers for the new service.

An evolution in the medical office space is creating a schism between the traditional buildings and the modern medical office building.

CA Ventures just launched a new division that will pursue speculative development in the logistics and distribution space.

Separately, GGP's proposed acquisition by Brookfield Property appears to be heading to the finish line.

In one case a developer said it was using drones to survey property to make up for the lack of skilled workers.

As of the third quarter 2017, 52% of the speculative space delivered since 2013 had been leased, according to Colliers, and this figure increased to 62% by the end of June 2018.

Prices and rents keep rising, and developers plan to soon launch several large spec buildings.

Risks and uncertainties factor into a property's marketability -- but they can also be an opportunity, which makes the appraiser's job even more difficult