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2012 May Be Pivotal for U.S. Equity REITs, For Better or Worse
By Steven Marks, Head of U.S. REITs, Fitch Ratings
After nearly two years of stable credit trends, 2012 may be the year that Fitch Ratings revises its outlook on the U.S. equity REIT sector.
Coming Off a Strong 2011, Net-Lease Deals Poised to Grow in '12
By Coler Yoakam, Director, Net Lease Platform, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P.
The net-lease industry had a strong year in 2011, with volumes nearly 200 percent greater than 2009. Here are four reasons why 2012 could be even better.
Since the Slowdown, All Vehicles Have Surged
By Jimmy Board, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
Transactions in all product types have surged from the economic slowdown of late 2008. Through the third quarter of 2011, the four primary asset classes have seen a combined 77 percent increase in volume.
Whither Cap Rates? What 2012 Will Bring
By Bob Bach, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, Grubb & Ellis Co.
There are three reason why cap rates may be on the decline this year: the improvement in leasing markets, the decline of distressed assets and the 500-point spread between Treasurys.
Recovery Returns to Core Metros, Five Years Off for Others
While there were a lot of positive moves in the country’s strongest office markets during 2011, the smaller cities will likely have to wait a few years to see their recoveries.
REITs Kick Off 2012 with Continued Bifurcation
By Jonathan Morris, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle’s Capital Markets Group
The REIT sector has seen some positive moves in the past year, including outperforming other major stock indices, but it’s imperative to see whether REIT funding makes sense for a given project.
Three Positives for Net-Leased Investments
By Jon England, Principal, Lee & Associates Kansas
Net-leased investments can offer strong advantages over traditional purchases — including tax benefits, increased leverage and a reliance on a tenant’s credit.