Winter 2014, Vol. 39, No. 3 Abstract: By the time readers have read this, says reviewer Mahlon ‘Sandy’ Apgar IV, Capital in the 21st Century will have become its publisher’s most popular title ever. Author Thomas Piketty already has emerged from relative obscurity in the French Academy to become an international celebrity, and his main theme, […]

Winter 2014, Vol. 39, No. 3 Abstract: Energy exploration and development across the U.S. utilizing the hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) technology has raised concerns about the potential for groundwater contamination and methane leaks that might adversely impact home prices and values, and affect the ability of homeowners to obtain mortgage financing. This article explores issues surrounding the […]

Winter 2014, Vol. 39, No. 3 Abstract not available 

Winter 2014, Vol. 39, No. 3   Abstract not available  To obtain a PDF copy of this article, please contact Paul Coady, pcoady@cre.org, or by calling 312-329-8427.

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: TransCanada Keystone commenced acquisition of right-of-way easements in 2009 for the XL Pipeline, which would run from Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska. TransCanada expected to obtain the necessary permit from the State Department, acquire the right-of-way, and complete construction of the pipeline by the end of 2011. Based […]

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: In this short but entertaining read, reviewer Mary Bujold, CRE, describes the author’s “situations and challenges” in trying to build a new office building in St. Petersburg, Russia. Noting that the book is short on developmental details, Bujold describes it as full of “interesting and hilarious stories of the […]

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: Investment advisors now have an important new resource to help them demystify commercial real estate investing for clients. This book, which reviewer Charles Schilke, CRE, believes is a “must have” for your library, explains dozens of topics including property types, portfolio management, private equity funds, REITs, public real estate, […]

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: Authors D. Bradford Hunt, Ph.D., and Jon B. DeVries, CRE, discuss the history of planning for Chicago, and show where opportunities may be missed because the city no longer plans on a regional scale—but much more so on a political scale. Reviewer Barton DeLacy calls this book a “seminal […]

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: When buying or selling a business, there will likely be real estate tenant leases that are part of the business assets. For example, the leased premises may be an essential office location or plant. Implicit in the price may have been the buyer’s ability to use and exploit these […]

Fall 2014, Vol. 39, No. 2 Abstract: This article explores the dynamic changes occurring in the parking industry. Today, parking represents an evolving $30 billion commercial real estate industry that is far more dynamic than perceived by most real estate professionals. The parking industry is rapidly changing with creative revenue enhancements, technology updates, fresh designs, innovative […]