Richard Bezold was quoted in the Property Funds World article titled, "Investor and Lender Confidence in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Rises," which analyzed the results of the Akerman Real Estate Industry Outlook Survey, unveiled at the firm's Fifth Annual Real Estate Summit. Bezold explained that the Akerman Survey was developed after the real estate downturn to help clients better understand and anticipate changes in the market. Each year, the Akerman survey provides real estate leaders with valuable data and insights on new market trends and investment opportunities.

"The new year is already presenting new opportunities for many of Akerman's clients as we continue to see an upturn in U.S. commercial real estate. Latin American investment, in particular, is expected to continue to influence investor and development activity in New York and Miami, and in many secondary U.S. markets as well," said Bezold.