Insidethis issue
Volume 2 Number 2
Exclusive FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
23
CRE OUTLOOK SURVEY
Industry leaders keep a close eye on financing
during an anticipated off year for Florida
commercial real estate
4 From the Editor
New take on a country classic
8 Ask the Advisors What kind of impact will the
Fed’s rate cuts have on
commercial real estate?
26
MARKET SPOTLIGHT:
MIAMI-FT. LAUDERDALE
Constraints on development and available land
make South Florida markets tighter than others
across the country
By Crystal Proenza
9 Investment Perspectives
David Sobelman of Calkain Realty
Advisors
10 Florida Focus Miami’s proposed crane ordinance
could have a statewide impact.
Studley grows its presence with
a new Miami office. Aldi starts its
expansion with a distribution
center in Publix country.
36
31TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS
Our first-ever profile of some of Florida’s most
prominent attorneys and their thoughts on issues
affecting developments and deals
36
CONDO MARKET UPDATE
A glass half full, and maybe more: Experts look to the
next up cycle for a solution to lagging unit sales
By Crystal Proenza
44
30 UNDER 30
Florida’s commercial real estate industry has
many 20-somethings already touting impressive
career achievements
Southeast Perspectives
12 Residential land along I-75
gets rezoned for industrial use.
South Beach’s Lincoln
Road commands expensive
retail rents.
14 Southwest Perspectives
More hotel choices for football
fans attending Super Bowl XLIII.
Sarasota’s low vacancy strikes
envy among other office markets.
17 Central Perspectives
Mortgage bankers’ convention
leaves Disney World, possibly for
good. Orlando office projects
proceed despite a sublease glut.
20 North Perspectives
A return to rentals boosts
Jacksonville’s multifamily sector.
Demand drives the retail market
in Tallahassee.
22 Commercial Conversation
Stevens Tombrink of NAIOP
Florida.
INVESTMENT REVIEW
Falling back to earth: After years of skyrocketing
prices, Florida properties return to reality
By Natalie Keith
47 Ad Index
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48 After Hours
Cushman & Wakefield’s
John Marshall earns his
Ironman status while most
of us are still asleep.
