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02/04/2026

Policy is changing how deals get done in Phoenix.

Underwriting now includes policy risk—from new executive orders to tighter regulatory scrutiny—reshaping where capital flows and which deals move forward.

At Connect Phoenix Multifamily, SFR & BTR, hear directly from industry leaders on:
• How policy risk is priced into deals
• What lenders and equity are adjusting right now
• Where SFR and BTR strategies are diverging
• How capital selectivity is impacting Phoenix

📍 Phoenix | 📅 April 8
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01/20/2026

Industrial real estate is evolving—and the Midwest is at the center of it.

Join 400+ senior-level investors, owners, developers, lenders, and brokers at Connect Industrial Midwest for a day of insights, strategy, and high-value connections shaping the future of industrial real estate.

📍 Rosemont, IL
📅 March 10
📈 Development, capital, design & construction trends

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01/06/2026

2025’s Most-Viewed Connect Money Stories

2025 was a year of market turbulence and rapid transformation. Trade policy shifts, Federal Reserve decisions, and major investment deals kept investors and financial professionals closely watching every move. From tariffs to high-profile mergers, the year highlighted the challenges and opportunities shaping the U.S. and global markets.

1️⃣ Trump Tariffs Plan – President Trump unveiled a long-awaited reciprocal tariffs strategy.

2️⃣ Apollo Acquires Bridge – Apollo completed a $1.5B deal to expand its portfolio.

3️⃣ 90-Day Tariff Pause – Trump temporarily paused tariffs for most countries.

4️⃣ KKR Merge – KKR merged $157B of infrastructure and real estate units.

5️⃣ Fed Holds Rates – The Federal Reserve kept rates steady and lowered growth forecasts.

📈 Outlook for 2026: Markets will continue navigating trade uncertainty, policy shifts, and ongoing real estate and infrastructure consolidation.

01/05/2026

2025’s Most-Viewed Connect Canadian CRE Stories 🇨🇦

Throughout 2025, Connect Canada CRE readers stayed closely tuned to developments shaping the Canadian commercial real estate landscape—from major retail expansions to industrial and multi-family updates.

This year, attention centered on cross-border trade tensions and market responses to increased U.S. tariffs, as well as shifts in retail, industrial, and office markets. Our most-read Canadian story highlighted Costco’s new Business Centre in New Westminster, underscoring continued interest in retail and mixed-use development.

The Top 5 Most-Viewed Canadian Stories of 2025:

1️⃣ Costco Plans to Open Business Centre Store in New Westminster

2️⃣ EDC Invests $10M in Spaceport Nova Scotia Project

3️⃣ Work Suspended on Varennes $1.5B Biomethanol Plant Project

4️⃣ Almost Half of Canadian Firms Planning Moves Due to U.S. Tariffs: KPMG

5️⃣ Long & McQuade to Take Over Cosmo Music Store Property

Looking ahead, cautious optimism is in the air as the market seeks greater certainty after a year marked by U.S. tariffs and trade tensions. The office sector is expected to recover gradually as employees return onsite. Retail will continue adapting post-Hudson’s Bay, with mixed-use redevelopment and space repurposing likely. Multifamily starts may slow, while industrial activity is expected to remain.

01/02/2026

📊 2025’s Most-Viewed National Stories on Connect CRE

As 2025 unfolded, Connect CRE readers were especially tuned in to developments coming out of Washington, D.C.—from economic signals to policy decisions shaping commercial real estate nationwide.

At midyear, attention centered on inflation data and whether the Federal Reserve would resume cutting rates. Our most-read National story broke news on inflation trends, underscoring how closely the market was watching the Fed.

Policy also drove strong engagement. Early cost-cutting measures tied to the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency raised questions about CRE impacts—particularly a report on potential 50% staffing cuts at HUD.

In the second half of the year, the Fed’s return to rate cuts, federal action on housing supply constraints, and expanded support for affordable housing development all captured readers’ interest.

1️⃣ U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in July but Core Pressures Tick Higher

2️⃣ HUD Employees Face Staffing Reductions of 50%

3️⃣ FOMC Analysis: Fed Delivers Second Straight Rate Cut, Pauses Balance Sheet Runoff

4️⃣ NMHC, NAA Applaud Bipartisan Bill to Curb Restrictive Zoning and Development Regs

5️⃣ FHFA Doubles Cap for GSE Investment in Low Income Housing Tax Credits

These stories highlight where industry focus remains strongest: interest rates, housing supply, and federal policy with real-world CRE implications.

12/05/2025

📣 Connect CRE Announces the National Winners of Our 2025 Annual Lawyers in Real Estate Awards!

We’re excited to unveil the honorees of our sixth annual Lawyers in Real Estate Awards—extraordinary attorneys from across the U.S. who represent a diverse range of disciplines. Each recipient was selected for their exceptional professional achievements and the meaningful impact they make within their communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all the 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Award recipients. Your leadership and dedication continue to elevate the real estate industry.

🔗 View the full list of winners on www.ConnectCRE.com

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10/23/2025

On November 13, Connect Alternative Investments is your destination to get real-time insights into the Canadian alternative investment landscape.

Join us to hear from industry leaders on insightful panels like: The Art of the Deal: Investment & Finance Strategies, Understanding Why Traditional CRE Owners & Investors Are Moving into Alternative Assets, and A View from the Top with Industry Leaders.

This is your chance to network and make valuable connections. Secure your spot today! 

www.ConnectAltInv2025.com

10/02/2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 98, a bill that creates buffer zones and imposes other statewide design and build standards around new warehouse development. Response from the state’s real estate and business community was largely negative.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 98, a bill that creates buffer zones and imposes other statewide design and build standards around new warehouse development. Response from the state’s real estate and business community was largely negative. NAIOP SoCal warned that the measure, which tak...

07/09/2024

Canada’s Altus Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell its property tax business to U.S.-based Ryan for C$700 million, the companies announced Tuesday.

Canada's Altus Group agreed to sell its property tax business to U.S.-based Ryan for $700 million, the companies announced Tuesday.

06/26/2024

Chicago-based Buildout, a provider of software solutions for commercial real estate professionals, announced Tuesday the appointment of Helen Calvin as CEO, effective immediately. Calvin succeeds co-founder and co-CEOs Jason Tillery and Kris Krisco, who will transition to advisory roles, continuing to provide strategic guidance as Buildout accelerates its forward momentum.

Chicago-based Buildout, a provider of software solutions for commercial real estate professionals, announced Tuesday the appointment of Helen Calvin as CEO, effective immediately. Calvin succeeds co-founder and co-CEOs Jason Tillery and Kris Krisco, who will transition to advisory roles, continuing....

06/17/2024

U.S. multifamily rent growth and occupancy have deteriorated since peaking in 2022, and the 2024 Multifamily Outlook from Yardi Matrix anticipates further deceleration in the year’s second half. Analysts at Yardi Matrix expect rent growth will be around 1.7% for the calendar year, well below the 24% gain recorded in 2021 and 2022.

U.S. multifamily rent growth and occupancy have deteriorated since peaking in 2022, and the 2024 Multifamily Outlook from Yardi Matrix anticipates further deceleration in the year’s second half. Analysts at Yardi Matrix expect rent growth will be around 1.7% for the calendar year, well below the 2...

06/11/2024

Even as apartments nationally continue to rise, with the national rent index for one and two-bedroom units increasing by 1.2% in May, California’s largest cities are moving in the opposite direction, the California Apartment Association reported. According to Zumper’s National Rent Report, seven out of eleven major California cities reported negative annual rent rates for one-bedroom units. Notably, most of these declining markets rank among the top 20% in terms of price and population.

Even as apartments nationally continue to rise, with the national rent index for one and two-bedroom units increasing by 1.2% in May, California’s largest cities are moving in the opposite direction, the California Apartment Association reported. According to Zumper’s National Rent Report, seven...