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By Thomas S. Onder, Esq., Stark & Stark
Oct 24, 2017
Optimism grows as retail environment responds to consumers
The National Retail Federation forecasts that 2017 will provide $83.6 billion in back-to-school spending - a 10 percent increase from...
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By Joseph D. Pasquarella, MAI, CRE, FRICS
Oct 21, 2016
Philadelphia Commercial Real Estate Market Overview
The commercial real estate market has enjoyed a seven-year bull run. Is it coming to an end? Nationally, in many major U.S. markets, real...