LOS ANGELES-Experts at the Meet the Money, Debt and Equity Financing for Hotels Conference, say that honesty is the best policy for borrowers to follow when talking to lenders.

SAN FRANCISCO-Although the technology market is faring well and expected to lead the recovery out of the current recession, the same cannot be said for other sectors here. Sublease is a word heard more and more in the office market, subleases and short-term renewals in industrial are much more common, and retailer occupiers are challenged in their ability to capitalize for expansion.

SAN FRANCISCO-Although the technology market is faring well and expected to lead the recovery out of the current recession, the same cannot be said for other sectors here. Sublease is a word heard more and more in the office market, subleases and short-term renewals in industrial are much more common, and retailer occupiers are challenged in their ability to capitalize for expansion.

LOS ANGELES-The recession is depressing rents throughout the Southland, and the trend will continue, according to the USC Lusk Center Casden Forecast.

LOS ANGELES-Jay Leupp, president of Grubb & Ellis AlescoGlobal Advisors talks with Incisive Media's John Salustri at Real Estate 2009.

LOS ANGELES-Jay Leupp, president of Grubb & Ellis AlescoGlobal Advisors talks with Incisive Media's John Salustri at Real Estate 2009.

LOS ANGELES-The people who adapt in today's market will find themselves in the middle of the greatest distribution of wealth in history, says keynote expert at USC's Business Forum.

SAN FRANCISCO-While there is leasing strength in technology here in the Bay Area, the same cannot be said for other sectors. The retail sector and legal sector witnessed the bankruptcy of locally based companies, and hotel occupancy rates and room rates are feeling increasing downward pressure. However, the overall consensus is that the Bay area will not suffer as badly, and will recover faster than many markets around the country.