Strong opportunities remain in commercial real estate this cycle

ICSC SmartBrief: Demand is exceeding construction in most commercial real estate assets, and that is providing opportunities for investors, says Jeffrey Kolitch of Baron Capital Group. There is no sign that the cycle is ending, he says. The sentiment among life-science office and lab users is positive right now, says Joel Marcus, CEO of Alexandria Real Estate Equities. As for the REIT itself, “we have real estate that’s misunderstood,” with Alexandria having a “pretty big moat.” CNBC (11/6)