Merrie Frankel
REIT Column: What’s in Store for Retail in 2016?
By Merrie Frankel, VP & Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investor Service: With 2016 around the bend, check out what to expect for retail REITs next year.
Challenges Face Retail Real Estate Through Year-End 2010
Although Moody’s does not expect investment-grade retail REITs to see any material changes to their current ratings and rating outlooks, non-investment grade retail REITs’ ratings may be pressured. Moody’s has a stable outlook on the majority of its rated retail REITs, but maintains a negative outlook on the overall real estate fundamentals of the retail REIT sector.