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Shvo's $1B Office Gamble

Shvo's $1B Office Gamble

Developer Michael Shvo hopes to revitalize San Franscisco’s dying downtown office market with a $1B transformation of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid.

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A New Chapter for the Office Market

A New Chapter for the Office Market

At the start of the year, trends showed a surge in office returns. That movement has since stalled, with most offices remaining half-empty as companies settle into hybrid work plans (no shock there). Meanwhile, other CRE sectors are still finding favor thanks to their strong fundamentals.

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Goldman Sachs Warns: Vornado REIT Nearing Debt Breach

Goldman Sachs Warns: Vornado REIT Nearing Debt Breach

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) faces default risk on $2.6B loans due to rising costs and Penn Station project, warns Goldman Sachs. Debt coverage ratio may breach covenants, triggering loan and credit line default.

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CRE Distress Climbs in Majority of 50 Largest MSAs

CRE Distress Climbs in Majority of 50 Largest MSAs

Based on data from CRED iQ, there has been a noticeable surge in distressed commercial real estate (CRE) loans. Recent studies reveal significant increases in several major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), with certain regions witnessing jumps of up to 2.5%.

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Q1 Sees 56% Drop in CRE Loan Originations

Q1 Sees 56% Drop in CRE Loan Originations

Commercial and multifamily property borrowing and lending hit a seven-year low in Q1, traditionally the calmest quarter of the year.

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The Fed is Keeping a Close Eye on CRE

The Fed is Keeping a Close Eye on CRE

The Federal Reserve's Financial Stability Report highlights concerns about rising interest rates in the commercial real estate industry, as professionals and academics weigh in on their top economic worries.

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5 Out of 6 Largest CRE Brokerages Report Q1 Losses

5 Out of 6 Largest CRE Brokerages Report Q1 Losses

Major real estate brokerages expect tough months ahead due to economic challenges and predict an uptick in commercial property activity in early 2024.

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Commercial Real Estate Debt Market in Crisis

Commercial Real Estate Debt Market in Crisis

CMBS issuance drop puts commercial real estate market under pressure, stressing regional banks and potentially leading to a 50% drop in property prices.

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Olive Garden Parent Makes Big Bet on Fine Dining

Olive Garden Parent Makes Big Bet on Fine Dining

With an eye towards fine dining's continued outperformance of casual-dining eateries, Darden Restaurants Inc. is acquiring Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc., which consists of 154 units, for around $715 million.

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Interest-Rate Hedge Costs Skyrocket for CRE

Interest-Rate Hedge Costs Skyrocket for CRE

Interest-rate hedges, required for most floating-rate commercial real estate loans, are experiencing a significant surge in cost.

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Key Takeaways from JPM’s 2023 CRE Midyear Outlook

Key Takeaways from JPM’s 2023 CRE Midyear Outlook

Despite market uncertainty, sectors such as multifamily, industrial, and neighborhood retail continue to thrive. However, the outlook raises concerns over the Federal Reserve's plans to combat inflation.

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Deals Await Market Dislocation Resolution

Deals Await Market Dislocation Resolution

Institutional investors are waiting for CRE prices to drop and are looking to take advantage of situations where they can capitalize on distress in the tightening lending environment.

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