Commercial Investment Real Estate May/June 2016 | Page 3

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT May/June 2016 Vol. XXXV No. 3   Auto parts stores spark demand in net lease market. COVER STORY Big Box FEATURES Hotel Market: Breakup  U.S. An Overview Retail experts puzzle out shrinking store footprints and excess space. CCIM.com by Beth Mattson-Tieg  Borrowers Beware? Demand is high and fundamentals are strong — for now. Financing conditions tighten as lenders face more stringent regulations. by Jeff Greenwald, MAI, SRA, FRICS by Sara Drummond  Independents’ Day Small size matters, so does fl exibility, agility, and personalized service. by Sarah Hoban  Striding Toward Equality Women have made enormous inroads in commercial real estate by focusing on their skills, natural strengths, and networking. by Sara S. Patterson COLUMNS 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 President’s Desk Business Issues CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs Technology Solutions D E PA RT M E N T S 6 42 44 45 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections May | June | 2016 