Foreign Investment Key to US Commercial Real Estate
New office spaces, new retail models, new distribution methods, and changing demographics and lifestyles are all making the US and Canadian real estate markets more attractive to foreigners. This means every segment of the property industry will likely be affected, RealEstateRama reports. Peter Burley, of Realtor University surveyed members of CCIM, the Canadian Real Estate Association, the National Association of Realtors, and the Institute of Real Estate Management to see how commercial real estate is evolving. One important take away is that overseas capital investors are seeking out more opportunities in North America because of our stable markets and typically high ROI. [RER]