American Banker, Apr. 24, 2020–Jon Prior (subscription) More details have emerged about the damage the coronavirus pandemic is inflicting on the hospitality industry. One servicer alone has received 2,000 workout …
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Multifamily Mortgage Debt on the Rise Through Q4 2019; What About 2020?
Commercial Property Executive, Apr. 24, 2020–Jamie Woodwell MBA Vice President of Commercial/Multifamily says continuing the recent trend, the growth in multifamily mortgage debt outpaced that of other property types. https://www.cpexecutive.com/post/commercial-multifamily-mortgage-debt-outstanding-3/
CRE Deals Collapsing Due to COVID-19
Mortgage Professional America, Apr. 23, 2020–Kasi Johnston A new report by Real Capital Analytics says signs of the COVID-19 crisis are starting to appear in the U.S. market for commercial …
Apartment Searches Have Rebounded
HousingWire, Apr. 27, 2020–Julia Falcon In a new report from RentCafe, searches for apartments have now returned to their pre-pandemic numbers. https://www.housingwire.com/articles/apartment-searches-have-rebounded/
Cash Pours Into Distressed Real-Estate Funds as Investors Aim to ‘Play Offense’
Wall Street Journal, Apr. 21, 2020–Peter Grant (subscription)Investors are pouring billions of dollars into new real-estate funds created to buy distressed debt backed by hotels, malls, office buildings and other …
As CMBS Relief Inquiries Jump, How Much Forbearance Is Enough?
Commercial Property Executive, April 21, 2020–Scott Baltic, Paul Fiorilla Inquiries from CMBS borrowers about coronavirus-related relief have topped $100 billion, raising doubts about the current 90-day forbearance period. https://www.cpexecutive.com/post/as-cmbs-relief-inquiries-jump-how-much-forbearance-is-enough/
How Commercial Real Estate Brokers And Office Users Will Adapt To The New Future
Forbes, April 21, 2020–Shafin Jadavji For commercial real estate brokers, this crisis is a call to think forward. The actions that we as an industry take now will add to …
Neiman Marcus’ Missed April Interest Payment Could Accelerate a Forced Bankruptcy Filing
Dallas News, April 20, 2020–Maria Halkias Neiman Marcus bondholder Marble Ridge Capital LP said the Dallas-based retailer failed to make a $5.7 million interest payment that was due Wednesday, possibly …
The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Likely Leave a Lasting Legacy on Retail: Fewer Department Stores
CNBC, April 19, 2020–Lauren Thomas Already struggling before the coronavirus pandemic, department stores will emerge from this crisis in an even weaker position. “This is a liquidity crisis of enormous …
Single-Family Rental Sector Poised for Strong Rebound
National Real Estate Investor, April 20, 2020–Sebastian Obando Some investors raise concerns on rental revenue and occupancy rates, but the single-family rental sector should be well-positioned over the long term. …