Coronavirus and CRE
April 10, 2020
Can Contractors Break In-Place Agreements Due to the Market Shift?Most contracts allow for both the developer and the contractor to exit the agreement, but include specific provisions and potential payments to do so.
April 09, 2020
This Housing Developer Is Still Sourcing DealsWhile the coronavirus has brought much of the market to heel, Urban Pacific Group of Cos. is anticipating increased labor availability and decreased land costs.
April 09, 2020
Restaurants Account for the Majority of Rent Relief RequestsWhile early rent relief requests have come from restaurants, it is likely most retailers forced to closed will eventually submit requests.
April 08, 2020
Money 360: Most Lenders Are Exiting the MarketWhile the direct non-bank lender is still entertaining deals, it plans to hold off until the end of the month.
April 08, 2020
Fred Pierce: Student Housing Occupancy Could Be Up in the FallStudent housing investor Fred Pierce remains bullish on student housing, and expects the market will return to pre-virus levels once the pandemic subsides.
April 08, 2020
Lease Workouts Can Benefit Both Tenant and LandlordLandlords can reevaluate the lease to better reflect the current situation and any new policies implemented.
April 07, 2020
Multifamily Waits for ForbearanceFannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced forbearance measures, private label CMBS is generally not offering broad relief to borrowers.
April 07, 2020
The Post-Coronavirus Office EconomyOffice, restaurant and retail landlords may have to evolve if consumer and business habits change.
April 07, 2020
The US Hotel Industry Has a Proven Track Record of ResiliencyQ1 2020 transactions totaled $1.97 billion and included approximately 7,600 hotel rooms with an average sale price per room of $259,000.
April 06, 2020
74% of CFOs Plan to Permanently Shift Some of Their Workforce to Remote PositionsAlso, 13% of respondents noted they had already made cost reductions in real estate expenses, with another 9% planning to take actions in this area in the coming months.