Commercial Investment Real Estate July/August 2017 | Page 3

July | August 2017 | Vol. XXXVI No. 4 22 30 Level Playing Field Ahead of the Curve CCIM Institute develops technology to level the playing fi eld between big and small companies. Amid constant change, commercial real estate professionals are adapting and thriving. by Sara S. Patterson by Sara S. Patterson 24 34 cover story Lenders Move Full-Speed Ahead Slow Fuse Investors and lenders proceed cautiously amid forecasts for slower growth ahead. Lenders continue to provide aggressive fi nancing for commercial properties. by Beth Mattson-Teig by Samuel S. Moon 38 Multi-Service Properties Trend Flexibility and adaptability make multi-service properties the highest and best use of space. by David Redfern columns departments President’s Desk Market Forecast CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs CCIM Education 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 42 44 45 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections 20 CCIM.COM July | August 2017 1