January 1, 2012

DEVELOPMENTS

Industrial Market Continues Rebound; Experts Forecast Strong 2012

Nov 30, 2011 12:09 PM, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director and Susan Piperato, Managing Editor

The industrial sector has quietly had a strong 2011. ...

Technology, Energy Hubs to Outperform the National Office Market in 2012

Dec 28, 2011 10:34 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

The office market should slowly improve throughout 2012....

EDR Seeks to Ease Sharing of Environmental Data

Dec 2, 2011 2:25 PM, By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor

With sustainable redevelopment becoming commonplace, property owners rely on having accurate historical and current environmental data....

Industry Pros Expect Stable, But Stagnant, Year For Retail Real Estate

Even with the positive mood at this year’s ICSC New York Dealmaking conference, seasoned retail real estate professionals expect only moderate growth for the sector in 2012......

CAPITAL STACK

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE IN THIS SECTION.

Life Insurance Firms Look to Increase Lending While Maintaining Stringent Standards

Jan 17, 2012 12:18 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Life insurance firms would like to increase lending volumes in 2012—but not at the expense of what’s made them so successful so far. ...

As Five-Year Debt Comes Due, CMBS Sector Faces New Challenges

Jan 24, 2012 11:11 AM, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director

Some of the most aggressive loans written in 2007 are now coming due. ...

Mezzanine Lenders Look Forward to a Big Year

Feb 2, 2012 11:36 AM, By Jennifer Duell, Contributing Writer

2012 may go down as the year mezzanine lenders came back in a big way due to a constellation of factors coming into line....

Banks Plan to Increase CRE Allocations in 2012, But Risk Remains a Watchword

Jan 11, 2012 12:08 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Banks plan to increase their commercial real estate allocations in 2012, but risk will remain a watchword....

VIEWS AND FEATURES

Where’s the Capital?

Jan 31, 2012 1:11 PM, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director

Today, both lenders and borrowers have more options when dealing with distressed assets than they did 24 months ago. ...

Zell Talks Politics, Debt, International Markets and How He's Investing Today

Jan 25, 2012 10:28 AM, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director

Sam Zell says the era of "pretend and extend" is over and shares other insights on the current climate for investment....

Borrower Trends 2012: Capital Markets Recovery Holds Steady

Feb 1, 2012 10:37 AM, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer

According to National Real Estate Investor’s annual Borrower Trends Survey, more than half of lenders (56 percent) and 44 percent of borrowers are predicting that credit will be more widely available in the coming year. ...

Unique Financing Allows a New Neighborhood to Replace a Brownfield in Boston

Jan 6, 2012 10:49 AM, By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor

Construction has begun on a multifamily facility made possible by a creative financing arrangement....

An Uncertain Year Lies Ahead for Washington, D.C.

Jan 31, 2012 1:03 PM, By Mike Janssen, Contributing Writer

For at least the coming year, Washington’s landlords and investors are likely to endure a period of flat activity as circumstances converge to create a paralyzing fog of uncertainty....