Marcelo Bermúdez

Caution Can Bring Stability and Discipline to a Worried Market

By Marcelo Bermúdez, President, Figueroa Capital Group, a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Co.: Elections are bad for commercial real estate. Too much uncertainty opens the door for delays. But caution has its advantages, creating a disciplined, forward-thinking market.

Innovating to Combat Unemployment

By Marcelo Bermúdez, President, Figueroa Capital Group, a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Co.: What seems to be different today is that we’re actually seeing inflation fall and innovation increase. But I am still a big believer that unemployment needs a new approach to cure its ills.

Deconstructing Obamacare

By Marcelo Bermúdez, President, Figueroa Capital Group, a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Co.

The passing of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act will produce some solid opportunities for commercial real estate investors while healthcare providers continue to innovate and focus on health outcomes versus services provided for the ill. But there are also limitations.

When Capital Calls, What Will You Do?

By Marcelo Bermúdez, President, Figueroa Capital Group, a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Co.

If you’re faced with a capital call to keep your property afloat, it’s often tempting to make shortcuts. But taking the proper steps can save your investment.

Life Insurance Lenders Starting CMBS and More

By Marcelo Bermudez, Figueroa Capital Group

While there are an increased number of portfolio lenders such as commercial banks returning to the commercial property lending market, there are only about 25 lenders available currently to structure CMBS commercial real estate lending scenarios.

Economic Recovery: Heaven Can Wait Until Next Year

By Marcelo Bermúdez, Figueroa Capital Group

While there are additional shocks to the system that could impede the recovery this year and possibly into 2012, buying opportunities are becoming more prevalent.