National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 3, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the investment sales market, some commercial properties still traded hands in the first half of 2020.https://www.nreionline.com/investment/top-10-cre-buyers-and-sellers-first-half-2020?
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MBA Chart of the Week: Contribution to GDP Growth
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week drills down on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ advance estimate of real gross domestic product for the second quarter, which was released July 30.
All Eyes On Washington: What Will the Next Stimulus Bill Do for CRE?
Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, joined Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO Willy Walker on July 29 to discuss the stimulus bill being crafted in Washington, D.C. and its impact on the multifamily, mortgage and commercial real estate industries.
All Eyes On Washington: What Will the Next Stimulus Bill Do for CRE?
Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, joined Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO Willy Walker on July 29 to discuss the stimulus bill being crafted in Washington, D.C. and its impact on the multifamily, mortgage and commercial real estate industries.
One-Third of U.S. Restaurants Face Permanent Closure This Year
Bloomberg, July 31, 2020–Anita Sharpe, Nic QueroloA new forecast projects that one in three U.S. restaurants may close permanently this year, showing how the Covid-19 pandemic is decimating an industry …
COVID-19 Shows Minimal Effect On Rents, Vacancies
National Mortgage Professional, July 31, 2020–Keith GriffinRents will drop and vacancies will increase due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither change, though, will be significant according to …
Dealmaker: George Smith Partners Secures $69M in Bridge Financing
George Smith Partners, Los Angeles, secured $68.5 million in bridge financing for mixed-use properties in Colorado and California.
MBA Chart of the Week: Contribution to GDP Growth
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week drills down on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ advance estimate of real gross domestic product for the second quarter, which was released July 30.
Big Changes Are Coming To Commercial Real Estate Industry In The Wake Of The Pandemic
Forbes, July 31, 2020–David McGuireCommercial real estate brokers are expecting to see changes in demand and increases in available sublease space in the coming days, weeks and months.https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2020/07/31/big-changes-are-coming-to-commercial-real-estate-industry-in-the-wake-of-the-pandemic/#79e28f8436c1
Malls Turn to Underused Parking Lots for New Revenue
GlobeStreet.com, July 31, 2020–Les ShaverAs mall stores have closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some landlords have found a new, surprising source of revenue—shopping center parking lots.https://www.globest.com/2020/07/31/malls-turn-to-underused-parking-lots-for-new-revenue/?