CRE Wire Briefs — May 28, 2026

Virtual Reality Simulator SkiPod to Open Store at 572 11th Avenue

SkiPod , an indoor virtual reality skiing and snowboarding simulator, has selected Eenhoorn ’s 572 11th Avenue for its newest home. The company’s digital slopes will occupy a 3,790-square-foot corner storefront in Man…

A snapshot of how the EBR commercial real estate market performed in April

The 7 C’s of real estate: Human skills that still matter most

Real estate is not just about properties, Debbi DiMaggio writes. It’s about helping people move confidently into their next chapter.

An entrepreneur’s guide to multifamily housing investment

Investing in multifamily housing rewards local insight, patience, persistence and the development of operational excellence, Michael Zaransky writes.

NYC Property Taxes Expected to Rise as Values Inch Upward

Mayor Zohran Mamdani ’s pied-à-terre tax targeting luxury second homes in New York City, which will take effect July 1, may have already had an impact on estimated tax rates for the city’s upcoming fiscal year. The nu…

Jewelers Building owners plan $25M renovation in bid to lure new tenants

Platforms take the spotlight in real estate’s push for operational alpha

Big-ticket deals and a record fundraise underscore institutional appetite for exposure to seasoned operators in specialized sectors.

Construction shows signs of life beyond data centers

Despite hopeful signs, rising fuel prices will take a toll on material costs in the second half of the year, according to construction data provider Gordian.

IREI’s Geoffrey Dohrmann Says Investor Capital Remains Cautious, But Curiosity Returning

Image Dohrmann also sees “tremendous opportunity” for REIT joint ventures.