Positive 2018 Hotel Forecasts Holding True

Positive 2018 Hotel Forecasts Holding True

There were a few indicators last year that have led commercial real estate observers to believe that 2018 is going to be a strong year for the hotel sector, and some of that is already coming to fruition. The year ended with lodging stocks ending on a high note, with...
Mega Mall-Landlord Merger Activity Heats Up

Mega Mall-Landlord Merger Activity Heats Up

It’s been popular for quite some time now to talk about how the mall is dead. And sure, some of the “B” and “C” assets will die, unless they embrace experiential retail and completely revamp the ways they do business. But that hasn’t stopped a flurry of recent major...
Bankrupt Retailers’ CMBS Impact Exposed

Bankrupt Retailers’ CMBS Impact Exposed

It’s no secret that the retail industry is having issues right now that impact commercial real estate. Trepp recently pointed out that there were some pretty serious bankruptcies this year that are impacting assets secured by CMBS loans. To be fair, Trepp points out...