As investors in commercial property and other assets, you and I know full well the importance of knowing what’s happening at any given time to the economy as a whole. So when I came across the most recent report from the Institute for Supply Management, I paid close attention to what it had to say about where we are economically, and what that might mean to future investment appreciation or decline. More
Posts in Commercial Real Estate News
The top 5 considerations for a great retail location
Contrary to public opinion, rent is not one of the top 5 considerations when evaluating a property or a space for your retail business. True, it is an important factor but without consideration given to the 5 items below, even a rent-free location could be a losing proposition. More
Maybe the commercial real estate sky isn’t falling
Things are never as good as you think they are. And they usually aren’t as bad as you believe, either. Link to complete article at Dallas Morning News
Banks Decrease Construction Loans and Increase Commercial/Multifamily Mortgages in Third Quarter 2009
Washington, DC – December 17, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding decreased in the third quarter, to $3.43 trillion, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) analysis of the Federal Reserve Board Flow of Funds data. Link to complete article at RealEstateRama
Economic turmoil – The US commercial real estate perspective
As numerous US public and private enterprises work to jump-start the national economy – much attention has been paid to restoring the health of the residential real estate market and the banking system. Yet, as the global recession has deepened, the commercial real estate market also faces distinct hardships. Link to complete article at KPMG
Walmart.com CEO aims to dominate Web retailing
NEW YORK (AP) — With a week to go before Christmas, division CEO Raul Vazquez says Walmart.com’s holiday sales are growing two or three times faster than Web sales overall. Link to complete article
Commercial real estate forecast uncertain
WASHINGTON, DC – November 19, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The recent deep economic downturn has had a pronounced impact on commercial real estate sectors, but credit availability is the big unknown that will determine how soon commercial markets recover, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Link to complete article in RealEstateRama
General Growth to exit bankruptcy by year-end
Chicago ( November 19, 2009 ) General Growth Properties expects 170 of its corporate entities to exit bankruptcy by the end of this year after reaching an agreement with creditors to extend loans, the mall operator told U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York on Thursday. Link to complete article in Chain Store Age
Spokane, Washington Retail Market
While the retail market in much of the country has taken a black eye, Spokane has faired far better. More
