COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
May.June 2012 Vol. XXXI No.3
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COVER STORY
Rethinking Retail
by Beth Mattson-Teig 26 Will brick and
mortar stores go the way of the dinosaur?
FEATURES 22 Student Housing
Graduates An increased buyer pool has made this niche the big sector on campus. by John Preiss
32 The Valuation Trap Brokers and appraisers look
at both sides of appraisals in down markets. by Rich Rosfelder
36 Commercial
Real Estate Apps CCIM members offer useful advice on what to download. by Dennis LaMantia
39 Financing
Fundamentals Use these fi ve tips to pick the right lender for today's market. by Howard Smith
COLUMNS 2 President's Desk
12 CCIM Q&A; 14 Financing Focus 16 Investment Analysis 18 Legal Briefs 20 Technology Solutions
DEPARTMENTS 4 In This Issue 6 Market Trends
42 Regional Outlook 44 International Beat 45 Buyers Guide 46 Deal Makers 48 CCIM Connections
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Apartment developers dig deep on new construction starts.
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