Distressed Real Estate
Why Taubman Turned Regency Square Over to its Lenders
Jan 10, 2012, By Jennifer Popovec, Contributing Writer
Taubman Centers turned over Richmond, Va.'s Regency Square to its creditors....
The Have and Have-Not World of Retail
Nov 8, 2011, By Victor Calanog, Contributing Columnist
Recovery in the retail sector has lagged overall, but some sectors have performed better than others. ...
Flood of Distress Retail Not Forthcoming, RCA Figures Show
Aug 23, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
RCA's Dan Fasulo explains why a flood of distressed retail assets will not hit the market....
Long Road Ahead for Borders’ Landlords
Jul 26, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Borders' liquidation may affect some CMBS loans where the retailer was a top-three tenant....
Westwood Financial Snatches Up Small, Distressed Retail Centers
Jun 28, 2011, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Westwood Financial looks to build a niche in acquiring small distressed retail centers....
Acadia Regroups After Distressed Opportunities Fail to Materialize
Jun 14, 2011, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Acadia Realty Trust has gotten creative after the wave of distressed assets many expected failed to materialize....
Is Vornado Realty Trust Playing The Waiting Game at Downtown Crossing?
May 10, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
What's happening with the Downtown Crossing project in Boston?...
Champion Purchase Illustrates Growing Appetite for Risk
Apr 12, 2011, By David Bodamer
The acquisition of a troubled property in Hollywood shows that investors' appetite for risk is growing. ...
Busted Housing Markets See Highest Rates of Retail CMBS Delinquencies
Mar 22, 2011, By David Bodamer
Markets that suffered severe housing busts are also home to high retail CMBS delinquency rates....
Will Electronic Commerce Kill Brick-and-Mortar Retail?
Mar 8, 2011, By Victor Calanog, NREI Contributing Columnist
With a larger share of retail sales migrating to online channels, what fate awaits traditional physical retail centers?...
Commercial Mortgages Outperform Other Loan Types in 2010
Mar 3, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik
A new report shows that commercial mortgages have accounted for lower levels of charge-offs and delinquencies than other loan types at banks and thrifts....
Borders' Impact On CMBS Loans
Feb 22, 2011
Data from Realpoint shows Borders' effect on CMBS pools....
CMBS Market’s Exposure to Bankruptcy Filing by Borders Raises Concerns
Feb 22, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Borders’ Chapter 11 filing will affect some CMBS pools....
Retail REO Expert Provides Tips for Dealing with Distress
Feb 8, 2011, By David Bodamer
Levin Management's Robert Carson shares tips on managing distressed retail real estate properties....
Woodbury Lakes Lifestyle Center in Minnesota Gets New Lease on Life
Jan 25, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
There usually are no second acts in real estate. If you develop a property and it does not pan out like you thought, usually another firm gets a chance to clean up the mess. ...
Retailers Outbid Real Estate Investors for Vacant Big Boxes
Dec 14, 2010, By David Bodamer
Investors searching for distressed big-box deals are facing competition from an unlikely source — retailers. ...
Famed Architect Ronald Altoon Shares Lessons Learned on Resolving Distressed Assets
Nov 9, 2010, By David Bodamer
Architects can play a vital role in assessing troubled situations and help turn properties around...
Distress is a Global Phenomenon with Few Solutions
Oct 14, 2010, By David Bodamer
Distressed real estate opportunities have been slow to materialize globally....
‘Misguided’ Tenant Mix Sinks Retail Lifestyle Center in Queens
Oct 12, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Given the magnitude of this real estate downtown, it’s easy to forget that not every retail center that ends up in distress is a victim of bad timing. ...
Retail Investment Sales Volume May Be Poised to Surge
Sep 22, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Investment sales specialists say deal activity in the retail sector may be poised to surge. ...
Distressed Retail Centers Are Not a Mess, Says JLL’s Maloney
Sep 14, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Jones Lang LaSalle's recent experience as a receiver shows that properties are generally in good shape. ...
ICSC Pushes Bill That Would Encourage Workouts of Distressed Loans
Aug 10, 2010, By David Bodamer
ICSC is leading a charge to get Congress to enact legislation that would encourage more rapid workouts of distressed loans. ...
Managers of Distressed Centers Recruit Tenants to Help Their Cause
Jul 13, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Working with existing tenants can help managers turn around distressed properties. ...
Savvy Retailers Capitalize on Troubled Centers
Jun 8, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Retailers can be wary to sign leases on distressed properties....
Distressed Retail Mortgages Present CMBS Special Servicers with Unique Challenges
May 11, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Special servicers remain reluctant to liquidate distressed loans and are slowly beginning to work them out....
