Amazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of Cuts

Bloomberg, Jan. 5, 2023–Spencer Soper, Matt DayAmazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 18,000 employees — the biggest reduction in its history — in the latest sign that a tech-industry …

Salesforce to Lay Off 10% of Workforce, Reduce Offices

Wall Street Journal, Jan. 4, 2023–Will Feuer (subscription)Salesforce Inc. is laying off 10% of its workforce and reducing its office space in certain markets, extending a brutal period for tech …

After a Rough 2022, Publicly Traded REITs Look to Rebound

Wealth Management Real Estate, Jan. 9, 2023–David BodamerHigher interest rates and a potential recession may already be priced into real estate investment trust stocks and strong balance sheets have them …

The Year-End 2022: Caution Ahead for CRE Finance

Trepp, Commercial Real Estate Direct, Jan. 9, 2023Trepp and Commercial Real Estate Direct’s review of the data and stories from 2022 finds signs of caution ahead for the CRE finance …

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Small Balance Real Estate Lenders Work to Keep Capital Flowing to Borrowers

Wealth Management Real Estate, Nov. 15, 2022–Bendix AndersonMuch like the larger capital providers, lenders in the $2M to $20M financing space have become more cautious in how they underwrite deals.https://www.wealthmanagement.com/finance-lending/small-balance-real-estate-lenders-work-keep-capital-flowing-borrowers?

CRE Lenders Search for Creative Solutions to Keep Capital Flowing

Wealth Management Real Estate, Nov 8, 2022–Beth Mattson-TeigHigher interest rates and tightened underwriting standards have created an opportunity for short-term and gap lending solutions.https://www.wealthmanagement.com/finance-lending/cre-lenders-search-creative-solutions-keep-capital-flowing?

JPMorgan Forms Joint Venture for $1 Billion in Rental Houses

Bloomberg, Nov. 15, 2022–Patrick ClarkInstitutional investors advised by the bank formed a joint venture with Haven Realty Capital to buy and develop entire communities of new homes, according to a …

Increased Rates, Inflation Give CRE Lenders Pause

Connected Real Estate, Nov. 14, 2022–Joe DytonInflation has caused a number of commercial real estate lenders to scale back on how much money they are willing part with, GlobeSt.com reports. …