Joe Beeton

Senior Editor
Joe has built a career over the past decade reporting business news across several continents, with the latter half of it focused on the built environment. He recently earned a Masters of Science in Business — Real Estate & Urban Land Development — from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, where he's now based.

Joe Beeton's Articles

Flexibility Informs Function at Berkadia’s Innovation Center

Flexibility was paramount to creating functional space for Berkadia's innovation branch during a time when the office is rapidly changing.

Automotive Real Estate Revs its Engines in a Recovering Economy

Not only have repair shops, used car dealerships and gas stations mostly resisted the recession, they’re cruising into low-supply, high-demand territory as the market recovers.

‘Medtail:’ A Remedy for Retail Real Estate Vacancies, an Rx for Better Branding and a Cure for Inconvenience

“Medtail,” or the notion of medical practices taking cues from retail and filling its vacancies, is one of the year’s most anticipated ongoing trends.

Among Emerging Real Estate Markets, Bold Entrepreneurs Bank on ‘Boutique’

Eight cities comprise a list of emerging, growing real estate markets that offer both charm and compelling potential for returns.

Secret’s Out on Self-Storage, but Sector Remains Seductive

Resilient through the pandemic, self-storage still draws investors large and small. Though the sector is no secret, its savvy investors do still hold a few secrets to success.

2021 Is the Year to Think Local, Real Estate Investment Experts Say

Renewed focus on local market nuances and relationships could favor smaller, noninstitutional investors in retail and industrial assets this year.

Office Tenants Mostly Holding on to Existing Space into 2021

In its “Are Businesses Leaving Cities?” report, Cushman & Wakefield found that many tenants are mostly staying put and signing shorter leases as a bridge to less uncertain times.

Occupancy Down, Opportunity Up? Online Auctions Show Surprising Sales for Hotels

Hotels may be the last commercial real estate sector on investors’ radar during volatile times, but according to one broker, it could be the most promising of all.

For Uncertain Office Tenants and Landlords, the Future is Flexible

Flexible office spaces and leases will be required more than ever now, but landlords may rely less on coworking intermediaries in favor of a more empowering direct approach of offering both long- and short-term leases, with the help of savvy property managers.

Well-Preserved: How a Historic Retrofit Models Modernity Through Well Standards

The International Well Building Institute set a high bar to achieve Platinum certification at its own offices through a CookFox-engineered retrofit within the iconic Croisic Building.

How Do Commercial Real Estate Auctions Differ From Traditional Sales?

An inside look at the process that goes into deciding whether to auction and what makes the process advantageous, in some instances, for both buyers and sellers.

Reuse, Redevelop or Reconsider? Questions to Ask About Repurposing CRE Properties

A director of the advisory firm answers common questions about repurposing and rezoning retail, office and more as the topic becomes particularly relevant during the economic shakeup.

'Reworking Retail' Creates Opportunities for COVID-Conscious Custom Offices

Developer Northwood Retail’s strategy of converting idle retail spaces to boutique offices that are cognizant of balance between public and private space has creatively catered to a niche.

Austin’s W4 Office Carves Out Creative Space With Post-COVID Advantages

The team talks about how it plugged a quirky, creative office space into an unusual setting in a dynamic environment, and the unexpected post-pandemic benefits that resulted.

Industrial Properties Show Promise and Opportunity Amid Downturn

Swelling demand from e-commerce tenants and retailers amid the pandemic has industrial commercial real estate not just surviving, but thriving.

How Increased Telework Will Inform Multifamily Design

In a new era of remote work, architects predict design considerations for new construction as well as in-unit renovations and building enhancements landlords are acting on immediately.

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