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Top 5 Factors to Close an Investment-Grade Property

By Randolph Mason, Lee & Associates

The decision to buy an investment property can be confounding. Here are the major considerations.

Navigating Closing Costs and the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange

By James Brennan, Exchange Solutions Group L.L.C.

Often the assumption is made that closing costs will be subsidized by 1031 Exchange proceeds. However, while some of these costs certainly can be bankrolled by the tax deferred exchange, some cannot. Knowing the difference can keep your transaction out of hot water.

CRE Financing Finally Sees Thaw

By Matthew Sullivan, Lee & Associates

Leading the charge has been J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., which currently has about $5 billion of new CRE loans in the pipeline while also shedding its portfolio of non-performing commercial real estate loans through portfolio sales.

From the Inside: Richard Green on What to do with the GSEs

Richard Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, offers insights into the best alternatives for reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

ProLogis, AMB Move Closer to Joining Forces

The companies’ proposed “merger of equals” faces a vote early next month.

Recovery Rates on Defaulted CRE Loans by Property Type

Source: Real Capital Analytics Inc.

Due This Week: Submissions for CPE’s Distinguished Achievement Awards

You’re running out of time to submit your entry for CPE’s Distinguished Achievement Awards! Recognizing the top commercial real estate deals, projects and programs of 2010, entries are due on Friday, April 29.