Mark Heschmeyer

Staff Writer
Mark Heschmeyer is a veteran of more than 25 print and digital news startups, He has focused on commercial real estate and finance journalism. He has developed a specialty in data journalism.

He has worked with data in journalism in several fields covering such beats as sports, commodities, engineering and construction and finance. He has authored more than 6,000 news stories and won multiple national awards for his news writing and editing.

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Mark Heschmeyer's Articles

This Deal Shows How Global Investors Are Buying Up US Student Housing

London-based Global Student Accommodation bought five properties with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing to expand its higher education housing portfolio in the United States.

Ground Lease Popularity Swings Back Up As Investors Seek Income

The fourth quarter brings new funds and sellers to the market, underscoring one early pioneer's assessment of what he sees as a multitrillion-dollar market.

Shuttered Hotel To Get New Life as Affordable Apartments — For Less Than $5 Million

A California developer plans to help meet an affordable housing shortage without the help of federal funding or tax credits.

Here's One Type of Retailer That's Buying Up Store Properties in the Pandemic

The expansion by service station owner Arko Holdings comes as COVID-19 has consumers shifting from sit-down dining to grab-and-go.

Economy and Extended-Stay Hotels Weather Downturn Better This Time Around

A wide variety of people checking into long-term rooms has helped lower loan delinquency rates, indicating a decreased potential for default.

Distressed Sales From Pandemic Could Exceed Volume of Great Recession

A base forecast provided by Oxford Economics estimates deals totaling $146 billion in 2021 and 2022.

Appraisers Tackle Valuing Properties in Coronavirus-Disrupted Economy

Experts Say Data Is Still Critical Even as It Changes Day to Day

Go Long or Short? Market Changes Affect Office Leasing Decisions

Tenants Face Rising Rents in a Strong Economy, As Well as Accounting Changes and the Impact of Coworking

Sale Prices Surge in Opportunity Zones

Fundraising Hits New Highs As Momentum Builds for Tax-Break Program

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