The Mortgage Bankers Association retail originations index surged to 184 during the fourth quarter of 2010--breaking a string of eight straight quarters during which the index never broke 100. (A figure of 100 equates to the average quarterly...
The average retail loan during the fourth quarter was $18.9 million--the highest figure in MBA's data going back to the first quarter of 2004. The figure exceeded the previous high of $16.7 million posted during the second quarter of 2009 and was...
Forest City Enterprises Inc. exercised the accordion feature of its revolving credit facility, bringing the facility to the maximum $450 million commitment...
Federal Realty Investment Trust will renovate Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville, Va. Improvements will include a new canopy roof, a new façade and a refreshed fountain court that will offer outdoor dining. The projects will commence...
The challenges of the recession forced retailers to change their strategies to stay afloat, and as the economy begins to improve, more retailers no longer see growth as an end in itself...
Many retailers have turned their attention to revamping in-store design and branding strategies to distinguish themselves in the midst of a less than robust consumer spending climate, according to FITCH, a global design consultancy...
With outlet centers continuing to outperform other retail property types in sales, more retailers have opened stores in the format. For one footwear and accessories brand, outlet stores will become its first retail distribution channel in the U.S...
As other retail formats struggle to keep vacancies in check, regional mall owners are aiming to take advantage of current market conditions to siphon off tenants.
Over the past 12 months, retailers that have traditionally operated freestanding ...
After several quarters with flat to improving fundamentals, real estate research firm Reis Inc.’s latest report showed a spike in the regional mall vacancy rate to a new peak. The rate at shopping centers, meanwhile, remained flat...
