Cash-strapped landlords are offering more concessions than ever, while vaccines offer the promise of a normal life. Bloomberg (Bloomberg)—In 2020, a record number of U.S. restaurants closed their doors for
Up to $28B in Distressed Retail Could Hit the Market in the Next 24 Months
So far, lenders have been open to loan workouts, but that won’t last forever, market sources warn. Patricia Kirk As the U.S. enters year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, strip
What Does Expanding Cannabis Legalization Mean for CRE Investors?
Marijuana legalization is expanding. That comes with both opportunities and challenges for commercial real estate investors. Patricia Kirk On Thurdsay, New York State lawmakers reached a deal with Governor Andrew
Some Retailers Are Opening New Stores. But Who Are They and What Do They Ask For?
There are retail tenants out there looking to expand by taking advantage of rent discounts and favorable lease structures. Patricia Kirk It is survival of the fittest in the retail universe, as
‘Purgatory’ Grips $146 Billion of Distressed Commercial Property
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