CHICAGO, IL, Oct., 28, 2009 - (by Tom Vincent, CCIM) In the last post, Media’s mixed messages on the downturn: Your Feedback, we reviewed the abundant feedback and many perspectives on where the economy is headed. Most agree that the recession is not over and that economic conditions may get worse before they begin to improve.
Archive for October, 2009
How do we make the realities work for CRE?
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Media’s mixed messages on the downturn: Your Feedback
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009CHICAGO, IL, Oct., 28, 2009 - (by Tom Vincent, CCIM) A few weeks ago we posted the question “Getting mixed messages from what you’re reading?” in our blog. We sought out answers here and in our social networks and our readers did have some feedback and opinions on where we are and where we’re headed. The answers are very interesting and most reflect my opinions on this that the recession is not over and that economic conditions may get worse before they begin to improve. But we’re hearing from all sides… this is a great discussion.
“What’s The Spead?”
Monday, October 26th, 2009
An Analytical Walk Down Commercial Real Estate Main Street
Fort Collins CO 10-26-09 (by Steve Kawulok, Sperry Van Ness / The Group Commercial LLC)
Many investors are interested in taking advantage of distress commercial loan situations. Theoretically, if one can purchase an existing note at a discounted price, there should be a decent return on investment. To play out this investment requires the note-purchaser to perfect ownership of the commercial asset through a foreclosure action and then sell off the asset which collateralized the loan.
Real Estate Auctions: An Overview
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009ATLANTA, GA, Oct., 14, 2009 - (by John Johnson, CCIM)
Real Estate Auctions: A viable option to move properties quickly in a slow market.
With the rapid decline in prices driving market demand down, commercial properties of virtually all types are being successfully sold using accelerated marketing or auction techniques. By 2010, one in every three properties will be sold using an auction method of marketing, according to a National Association of Realtors study.
Getting mixed messages from what you’re reading?
Thursday, October 1st, 2009CHICAGO, IL, Sep., 30, 2009 - (by Tom Vincent, CCIM) The headline in a recent Chicago Tribune Business Section reads, “Downturn Over”. The Fed Chairman has read the signs and the economy is beginning to move forward again. Sounds like really good news doesn’t it? However, I have some doubt if the recession is over for commercial real estate. In speaking with colleagues in CRE brokerage, we may be seeing the “tip of the iceberg.”