The troubled real estate market has created a buyers’ market for mortgage loan portfolios, RMBS and CMBS, foreclosed real estate, real estate in corporate turnaround situations, equity and debt of housing-related retailers, and equity, debt and assets of distressed builders. Hear a panel of experts share their insights on market timing and the importance of proactive planning to achieve investment success.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:30 PM ET Cost: FREE Register Now >

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New debt is becoming available and some capital sources are returning to the market. But it's too soon to tell whether these are signs of improvement or momentary blips in the downturn. With rents and leasing stuck in neutral, owners of office and industrial properties go to great lengths to keep their buildings occupied. But how far will they go? In today's market, asset and property managers are being asked to aid owners--and in some cases, lenders--in keeping properties' cash flowing.

Some of the markets that saw the greatest occupancy gains also posted some of the largest rent declines over the past quarter. Loyalty programs are of more interest and use than ever before. PricewaterhouseCooper survey finds manufacturers more optimistic, while Institute for Supply Management measures take big jump in October. But full recovery may not come till late 2010.