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Medical Property Investments Rising in Popularity
By Toby Scrivner, Stan Johnson Co.
While medical properties represent an appealing investment option for many, including net lease property buyers, underwriting these assets appropriately requires a somewhat different approach than what is used for the traditional triple-net building.
Industrial REITs Still on the Negative Outlook Plank
By Steven Marks, Fitch Ratings
Industrial REITs are more highly levered than any other REIT property type. Despite steps to curb leverage, levels remain high and will remain so without added de-leveraging initiatives.
Interest Rate Hedges: Get the Benefit of Your Bargain
By William B. Ticknor II, Pircher Nichols & Meeks
At first glance, interest rate hedging products can appear confusing and dangerous. However, and particularly since the heyday of CMBS, these kinds of products regularly find their way into real estate finance transactions and often are a requirement for closing loans.
Market Activity Growing More Balanced
By Kevin Maggiacomo, Sperry Van Ness
Supported by recent easing in the availability of credit, multifamily and commercial real estate transaction activity has picked up significantly from last year. Real Capital Analytics reports that, through August, year-to-date property sales have surpassed $50 billion. On this current trajectory, we expect that sales will exceed $100 billion this year, roughly double last year’s total of just $54 billion.
CPE TV: Randy Smith on Workplace Strategies
At September’s CoreNet Global conference in Phoenix, Oracle’s vice president of global real estate and facilities discusses alternative workplace solutions for employees.
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