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The Crystal Ball into REIT Health

By Britton Costa, Director, U.S. REITs, Fitch Ratings : Find out how the relationship between dividends and operating cash flows can be a crystal ball for assessing a REIT’s health and priorities.

Randy Blankenstein

Why Private Buyers Are Dominating the Net-Lease Market

By Randy Blankstein, President, The Boulder Group: Why do private buyers continue to dominate the net lease market? Click here to find out.

What the TRIA Extension Bill Means to CMBS

A new report by Fitch Ratings predicts Congress’ failure to renew the TRIA bill could have repercussions for the insurance industry and segments of the broader economy, particularly commercial real estate, mortgage lending and construction markets in the year ahead.

James Maddox

The Coming ‘Wall’ of Maturing CRE Loans – A Perfect Storm?

By Jay Maddox, Principal, RE Consulting & Advisory Services, Avison Young: The “soft landing” post the 2008 market collapse has given rise to a false sense of security that the worst is behind us.

Five Steps to Help Buyer Obtain CERCLA Liability Protection

By J. Michelle Hickey, Of Counsel, Pircher, Nichols & Meeks: How do you obtain protection from contamination liability for your building? Read on.

Michael Newhouse: Recovering Damages Through Escrow

Most developers have been there a few times.  You found a great property, it’s well priced, and perfect for your newest development–be it a flip or an income property.

JANUARY ISSUE: Economist’s View–Where Are We in the Cycle?

Not long ago I took part in a conversation during which someone asked, “What inning do you think we are in during the current commercial real estate cycle?” As a casual observer of baseball, I was inspired by the question to take a fresh look at some long-standing concerns.