How does the Commercial Observer free trial work?

A free trial runs through the 13th day after it begins. On the 14th day the card on file is charged for the membership. Cancelling before the trial ends avoids the charge; once the charge has been taken, a refund is not permitted.

Does a Commercial Observer membership renew automatically?

Yes. An annual subscription renews for another year unless the member gives notice before the end of the subscription period. A member who changes their mind after access has been provided is not entitled to a refund.

Is the weekly edition included with a membership?

Digital access to the weekly edition is available during the trial period and with membership. A link to a PDF viewer of the weekly edition is sent to the email address on the account, subject to the subscriber agreement, and some exceptions apply.

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Commercial Observer

Commercial Observer is a commercial real estate news organization covering leasing, investment sales, financing, construction, architecture and design, with the heaviest concentration on New York and other major US markets.

Coverage is organized by sector, including office, industrial, residential, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, data centers, single-family rental, development sites and nursing homes and assisted living, and by finance topic, including capital markets, private credit, construction financing, alternative lending and earnings. Individual stories name the buildings, square footage, loan amounts, landlords and brokers involved. Beyond the daily site the company runs events, email newsletters, a weekly edition and ranked lists such as Power 100 and Power California.

Commercial Observer was founded in 2009 as a print publication and daily website, and publishes under Observer Media. It states that its news is reported by journalists and vetted by editors, that reporters attempt to reach relevant sources on all stories, that published stories are not altered except to append corrections, which are noted, and that conflicts of interest are disclosed.

Much of the site is free, with a paid membership covering the weekly edition and additional access. Memberships taken with a trial end on the 13th day, with the card charged on the 14th; refunds are not issued once access has been granted, and annual memberships renew automatically unless cancelled beforehand. Premium+ memberships, which included one complimentary event registration per membership year, are no longer sold.

Best for

Owners, brokers, lenders and advisers who need daily deal-level commercial real estate news, especially in New York and other major markets; readers looking for small-market coverage will find little here.

What they do

Daily commercial real estate news
Capital markets and finance coverage
Weekly digital and print edition
Email newsletters by sector
Industry events and conferences
Ranked industry lists including Power 100
Paid memberships

Details

Attribute	Value
Founded	2009

What stands out

Founded in 2009 as a print publication and daily website.
States that published stories are never altered except to append corrections, which are noted.
Free trials end on the 13th day, with the card charged on the 14th day.
Premium+ memberships, which included one complimentary event registration a year, are no longer available.

Common questions

How does the Commercial Observer free trial work?: A free trial runs through the 13th day after it begins. On the 14th day the card on file is charged for the membership. Cancelling before the trial ends avoids the charge; once the charge has been taken, a refund is not permitted.
Does a Commercial Observer membership renew automatically?: Yes. An annual subscription renews for another year unless the member gives notice before the end of the subscription period. A member who changes their mind after access has been provided is not entitled to a refund.
Is the weekly edition included with a membership?: Digital access to the weekly edition is available during the trial period and with membership. A link to a PDF viewer of the weekly edition is sent to the email address on the account, subject to the subscriber agreement, and some exceptions apply.