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Real Estate Lending: The Value of Community Banks
By Tom Ivory, Senior Vice President, Regents Bank
While community banks are finding it more and more difficult to compete with the mega-lenders, going small for your source of CRE capital does have its advantages.
Floating on Water Isn't Easy
By Marcelo Bermúdez, President, Figueroa Capital Group Inc., a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Co.
Early in the year, it’s worth determining whether you should stay the course or consider long-term fixed rates.
Looking Forward: A Flat Economy Means a Rising CRE Marketplace
Commercial real estate markets will continue to improve in 2012 because of the relative yield they offer. With a flat economy comes a rising CRE marketplace.
REITs Versus Real Estate Private Equity Funds: Who Wins?
Earlier this year, Ernst & Young held a workshop in London and debated the pros and cons of private equity versus REITs, and the results were surprisingly split.
Tips For a Successful Tenant Improvement Project
By Randolph Mason, Senior Vice President & Partner, Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services
Completing improvements to a space can be a rewarding project, but there are some serious points to consider.
Net-Basis Elections Can Reduce Tax Burden of Foreign Investments in U.S. Property
By Cindy Spetalnick, Principal, Gumbiner Savett Inc.
Foreign corporations and other non-residents who invest in U.S. real property may benefit from the net-basis elections afforded by the IRS.