The pandemic helped push about $146 billion of commercial real estate into distress or serious risk of bankruptcy last year, according to Real Capital Analytics. Bloomberg (Bloomberg)—Good news about vaccines
WMRE’s Common Area: 2020 Retail Through the Eyes of a Transactional Broker
Tom Lagos, an executive director with Institutional Property Advisors, comes on the podcast to discuss the state of the shopping center investment sales market. WMRE Staff In this episode,
What CRE Investors Can Expect from Debt, Equity Sources Right Now
Even amidst a pandemic, there is no shortage of capital sources for the right sponsors. Patricia Kirk The pandemic continues to devastate portions of the U.S. economy, but investor confidence
Which CRE Sectors Are Family Offices Zeroing In On in 2021?
Some experts predict family offices’ risk tolerance will likely increase this year. John Egan As family offices shake off the remnants of 2020, they’re turning their attention to which types
WMRE’s Common Area: The Middle Market CRE Investment Opportunity
Sam Isaacson, president of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, talks about the opportunities the firms see in CRE assets worth less than $100 million. WMRE Staff In this episode of
Net Lease Sector Showed Strength in the Fourth Quarter of 2020
Outlook for 2021, however, is more uncertain. Elaine Misonzhnik While many sectors of commercial real estate continued to struggle in the fourth quarter of 2020, investors’ preference for net lease
Apartment Investors Mull Opportunities in Distressed Malls
Developers have proposed to redevelop more than a hundred malls into mixed-used properties with apartments. Bendix Anderson Apartment dealmakers may find an opportunity to build new apartments around the shells
Five Steps to Construct a Diverse Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Here are some guidelines on maximizing returns and minimizing risks when building your commercial real estate portfolio. Dwight Kay Millions of Americans invest in alternative assets, including real estate. It’s an
Vaccine Approval Could Mark a Turning Point in CRE Price Discovery
Buyers hoping to capitalize on distress may only have a small window of time to strike as long-term prospects for troubled assets begins to brighten. Beth Mattson-Teig Investors hoping to
A Changed Retail Environment Yields New Investor Opportunities
There are still many avenues available for investors in retail properties looking for returns, safety, management ease or a combination of all of the above. Tom Hershey The pandemic has