COVID-19

Article by:  Beth Mattson-Teig Valuation experts are engaging in conversations with market participants to get a real understanding of how different property types are faring. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/345DOvl

Article by:  Rayna Katz  Lockdowns and economic troubles are hurting eateries, but a new research report sees some positive indicators of strength in the restaurant sector. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/3cx9GNo

Article by:  Kelsi Maree Borland  In addition to the pandemic, natural disasters and civil unrest, 2020 is also an election year. For commercial real estate investors, this adds an additional layer of uncertainty to an already challenging market Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/33Gv7Yf

Article by:  Jim Costello The debt portion of the U.S. capital stack has seen a tumultuous 2020. Key industry participants have pulled back on mortgage originations in response to the uncertainty around the Covid-19 recession. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/304ZarP

Article by:  Noella Pio Kivlehan “The big question is the ‘phoenix out of the ashes’ one: will COVID-19 cause retailers to go back to ground zero and rebuild, or can you adapt your existing model to meet the new demands?” Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/2HsQeGa

Article by:  Real Capital Analytics Commercial real estate transaction activity in the Americas has fallen 40% in 2020 so far versus a year ago, the latest Real Capital Analytics data indicates. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/3kFAbD9

Article by:  Kelsi Maree Borland Apartment rents in college areas are down .5% in August, the first decrease since 2017. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/32XY8Qh

Article by:  Katherine Riley U.S. stores and factories are getting back to normal occupancy, but offices are lagging. Read the full article:  https://on.wsj.com/2FOfBSf

Article by:  Bendix Anderson Up to two months of free rent along with other concessions are now becoming prevalent as builders attempt to lease up new projects. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/3hKdufe

Article by:  Les Shaver At higher-end apartments, demand is holding up relatively well. Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/2RFRuHC