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Mean Recovery Rate by Loan Type and Purpose

Source: Real Capital Analytics Inc.

Commercial Real Estate Investing Rises

By Danny Prosky, Grubb & Ellis Co.

Parallel to the resurgence is the fact that last year the public non-traded REIT sector grew dramatically. It is anticipated to grow more this year as more properties come available and the capital markets engine kicks in once again.

Could Fannie, Freddie be a Thing of the Past?

Winding down the two government-sponsored enterprises is the main takeaway from the Obama administration’s plan for reforming the country’s housing finance market.

Five Ways to Reduce Re-Trades

By Rich Walter, Faris Lee Investments

Special servicers and lenders are experiencing an unnecessary number of re-trades during the due diligence process when selling a real estate owned property. Here are strategies we’ve found that work to guard against a re-trade when representing special services or lenders, creating an optimal situation for seller as well as the buyer.

The State of the Net Lease Market

By Rick Fernandez, Calkain Urban Investment Advisors

From cap rates to credit, let’s address a few questions about today’s conditions.