CPN - September 2008 - (Page 3) CONTENTS September 2008 Exclusive on the Web www.cpnonline.com Check out our home page for new, exclusive online features: s CPN-Claritas Retail Report: A tale of two shopping centers s Deal Tracker: Top deals in primary markets s Expert Opinions: Guest columnists weigh in FEATURE Think Smart This commercial real estate downturn is like no other. Or is it? Can you still draw on past experiences? 16 6 8 REal Talk with CPN www.cpnmhn.typepad.com/cpn The place to blog about trends, news and views. 4 Starting Line CPN Radio www.cpnonline.com s Mondays: economic indicators s Tuesdays: property sectors s Wednesdays: industry trends & green/international rotation s Thursdays: related sectors BUZZWORTHY MARKET INTELLIGENCE 8 Hospitality Will travel cutbacks finally catch up with hotels? 10 Data/Analysis Office sales slump, apartment leasing stays flat— and curtailed construction bodes well. 12 Management Matters to Mike www.cpnmhn.typepad.com/ management_matters In a recent edition of his weekly blog, Mike Myatt advises on starting a family business. 12 Los Angeles How long will the market perform? Office and industrial tenants tread lightly. Conferences & Networking www.cpnonline.com/conferences Register for CPN’s annual Net Lease Summit, coming up on Sept. 22. INDUSTRY PULSE 18 Finance Investors and developers fight for the right to borrow. 20 Net Lease Some net leasers no longer go it alone, partnering to pay for deals. 20 25 International Dubai proves a financially friendly destination for United States-based investors. 28 Technology When will software providers make their products compatible? 30 Development Corporations maintain a soft spot in their hearts for build-to-suits. 25 32 Sustainability As sustainability proves to be an evergreen issue, commercial real estate firms step up internal training. 32 RESOURCES GUIDE For the Advertiser Index, Web Services Directory, Editorial Index and Marketplace, see page 34 CPN Commercial Property News (ISSN 1042-1675; USPS 003-611) Vol. 22, No. 11, September 2008—Commercial Property News, (ISSN 1043-1675) is published monthly by Nielsen Business Media, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003-9595. U.S. subscriptions, $140 per year. All Canadian and Mexican subscriptions, $176 per year. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement No: 40031729. Foreign subscriptions, $325 per year. Single copies, $10. Major credit cards accepted; call 1-800-562-2706. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send all address changes to: CPN Commercial Property News, P.O. Box 2140, Skokie, IL 60076-7840. www.cpnonline.com • September 2008 • COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEWS 3 http://www.cpnonline.com http://www.cpnmhn.typepad.com/cpn http://www.cpnonline.com http://www.cpnmhn.typepad.com/management_matters http://www.cpnonline.com/conferences http://www.cpnonline.com
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