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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

Real Estate Forum's upcoming Women of Influence issue will be devoted to the achievements of women in commercial real estate.

“We remain bullish on the current operating environment as well as the long-term fundamentals supporting grocery-anchored shopping centers, and this merger demonstrates our unwavering confidence in the asset class.”

Although portions of the region suffer from high vacancy, many landlords have had success in leasing, and investors are swooping in to buy.