Commercial Investment Real Estate July/August 2018 | Page 3

July | August 2018 | Vol. XXXVII No. 4 30 22 Embracing Technology Get Smart Commercial real estate profes- sionals can change the way they do business — or be left behind. Blockchain can transform the industry, but will the profession embrace it? by Nick Romito by Sara S. Patterson 24 33 The Future, Now cover story Midyear Market Update Autonomous vehicles will force the adaptation of commercial real estate. The bulls continue outpacing the bears. by K.C. Conway, MAI, CRE by Ben Hittman, Esq., and Minta Kay, Esq. 36 2019: The Year of FASB Greater reporting transparency on lease structures will bring upheaval to CRE departments. by John Salustri columns departments President’s Desk Market Forecast CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs CCIM Education CCIM.COM 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 40 42 44 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections 14 July | August 2018 1