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Look for value-add acquisitions to dominate transactions in 2021, as companies hope to respond to the increased desire from residents for cheaper housing in booming markets. Expect continued pushes toward the Southeast regions, as residents leaving expensive cities such as San Francisco and New York will bank on cheaper rent in more affordable locations, buoyed More

During the lockdowns, golf has seen a surge in popularity as an outdoor-themed exercise and natural social distancing activity. Consequently, there are now golf-oriented retail tenants performing especially well and expanding. There are also miniature golf-themed brands that are trending and expanding their footprints, adding a touch of upscale elegance and nighttime bar/dining ambiance to More

Entertainment-themed tenants are hopeful the vaccine rollout will get more Americans into their establishments in the coming months, and there are signs that these brands are becoming bullish about opening up new units throughout the country. Americans in general are increasingly showing signs of COVID-19 lockdown fatigue. Entertainment based solely in the home, whether via More

W. Dean Henry, CEO — Legacy Partners As we have now entered 2021, it is too early to confidently predict the mid- to long-term status of development as globally we are still experiencing the rise and fall of statistics and variants of the COVID-19. Many questions will remain unanswered in the short term: Are we More

Watch for amenities to evolve as managers adapt to the continued realities of COVID-19, with value-add plans focused on outdoor amenities and social distancing initiatives likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Future-proofing against potential pandemics will be a key component of amenities development. Managers will be keen to entice new and existing residents for More

Shopping malls have been in a precarious position lately with trying to find new tenants for vacated big-box brands and having to adapt to the new reality of social distancing mandates. As a result, some interesting trends have been popping up recently, including creative big-box utilization and innovative contactless food pickup techniques. Look for gambling More

Chicken wing brands that have remained successful during the pandemic were the ones that either already had a quick-service take-out/delivery system in place, or quickly adapted to that format. New venues opening up in this category have moved away from their dine-in restaurant/sports bar roots and are instead catering to the national appetite for quick More

Jason Morgan, Principal — Morgan Properties Multifamily has continued to perform well demonstrating its recession resiliency. With limited deal flow and low-interest rates, we expect cap rates to compress significantly in 2021. Morgan Properties is able to stay busy through our pursuit of (i) off-market transactions, (ii) larger portfolio deals and (iii) complicated structures. By More

Watch for senior housing acquisitions and development to slowly build back up in 2021, as the stagnation that occurred as a result of the pandemic last year is expected to ease up. Pent-up demand is expected to hit the market in the third and fourth quarters of this year. Value-add acquisitions on newer buildings will More

Even though more and more stores and restaurants are opening up, customers have become conditioned to remain concerned about potential coronavirus transmission fears. With late winter/early spring being the traditionally high season for upper respiratory infections — whether it be COVID-19 or another flu-like virus — retail businesses have thankfully prepared for any customer angst More

Sandwich chains, including Capriotti’s, Jersey Mike’s, Firehouse Subs, PrimoHoagies, McAlister’s Deli, Schlotzsky’s, Penn Station, la Madeleine French Bakery & Café, CAO Bakery & Café and Goodcents, have successfully pivoted to appeal to the new work-from-home customer who is wary of face-to-face contact. Consequently, drive thrus, grab-and-go offerings and breakfast/dinner options are now the new normal More

Mark Hamilton, Founder/CEO — Hamilton Zanze Real Estate Investments Q: What are you doing to bring new renters in this year, and what are your plans for keeping renters in their units? A: Since last March, two of our chief aims have been protecting the health of our site teams, our residents, and prospective residents, More