Tag Archives: Commercial Rents

Slow-Mo Commercial Real Estate Cliff-Dive Gathers Speed

No need for a fancy report to see the signs of decay in CRE. Signs of the ongoing CRE meltdown are everywhere–empty storefronts, mall shops and vacant office complexes abound. Continue reading

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Alamo Plaza Jumps the Shark

About 1/3 of the shopping center is currently vacant – with more (like blockbuster) soon to come. You’d think the landlords and owners would start to realize that their rents are unrealistic. Continue reading

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Shuffling the Commercial Real Estate Deck

Companies are moving at the drop of a hat to get better rates or a better location for the same price. The effect of this is of course deflationary, adding to price pressures and more commercial real estate defaults.
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Prudential Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Update

Values held up surprisingly well in Q2, but fundamentals, along with jobs, continue to deteriorate. Continue reading

Posted in Best Of The Storm, Commercial Real Estate | Tagged Commercial Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Rents, Consumer Spending, Unemployment | 1 Comment

Two More East Bay Office Buildings Strategically Default

With prices and rents collapsing, it’s not surprising that more commercial properties are in default. Continue reading

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