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5 Things to Do Now to Prepare for CRE Restructuring

If current conditions persist, stakeholders will need to undertake a review of their restructuring options, says Greystone’s Paul Fried.

The Effect of COVID-19 on Real Estate Lending

The expectation among many is that lenders are actively looking to make new loans or refinance existing ones, but that is not the case, according to Stephen Sobin of Select Commercial Funding.

The Future of Retail in a COVID-19 World

Some categories are weathering the crisis in relatively good shape, while others face a bumpier ride, writes David Stern of Townhouse Partners.

How a Still-Liquid Market Is Helping CRE Weather the Storm

There is more capital in the market than there was during the Great Financial Crisis, but it’s not business as usual, notes JLL’s Kevin MacKenzie.

Jonathan Hipp of Avison Young

Is a Zero Cash Flow Investment Right for You? 

This unconventional approach can bring immediate cash to investors or rescue them from a hefty tax bill, according to Jonathan Hipp of Avison Young.

Randy Blankstein, president of The Boulder Group

Higher Net Lease Cap Rates Ahead

Essential businesses captured most of the investor interest during the second quarter.

Mall REITs Face Pandemic Fallout as Retailers Struggle

April rent collection rates for enclosed mall assets were the lowest of all retail property types, notes Stephen Boyd of Fitch Ratings.

Expect Increased Property Taxes

Commercial property owners are a tempting target for cash-strapped governments dealing with fallout from COVID-19, writes Morris A. Ellison, a veteran commercial real estate attorney.

Public vs. Private CRE: The Price vs. Value Debate

The intrinsic value of real estate may be stronger than the public markets currently indicate.

A Guide to Loan Workouts: Déjà Vu Yet Different

Attorneys from Moses & Singer offer lenders a refresher on what to do when borrowers run into trouble.