California Needs $65B Just to Maintain Infrastructure

Signs of our brittle world in California are becoming more obvious with $65B required to just maintain what we have……and what we have is definitely not doing its job for its citizens. One very sad recent decision was the closure of many of our wonderful state parks. Our quality of life is set to be compromised in a lot of ways.


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Resurrection of confidence in economy - but will it last?

Jim Paulsen with Wells Fargo is the ultimate optimist who anticipates 3% economic growth this year and a definite turn around in 2012.


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$300B Investment in CRE Expected for 2012

With 2011 behind us, and reported record numbers from several lenders in commercial real estate such as Met-Life and Real Estate is sure to shine in 2012.


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Commercial Real Estate Developers Exlpore EB-5 Possibilites

Commercial real estate developers and economic development officials will gather in Orlanda, Florida, for the National Commercial Real Estate EB-5 Finance and Investment Forum on September 30. There, they will explore alternative sources of funding for many real estate investment projects across the country.

Is Commercial Real Estate Improving?

This is an interesting piece by ParkRecord.com about the current state of commercial real estate. It's common knowledge that for several months commercial real estate appeared to have been the local industry most severely affeccted by the recession. According to some experts, though, this is improving somewhat. While widespread commercial foreclosures were predicted, this has not occurred. Maybe the good news here is that things aren't getting worse.

SEC Probe Examines Bank-Loan Practices

The SEC claims to be examining the bank practices of “extend and pretend” and “amend and pretend”….well about time. It is shocking that government oversight has played a blind eye for so long. Statements from banks saying that “loan accounting is and has been appropriate” is mind boggling when you see what is plainly evident.

We and many other investors and have tried in vain to work with banks and special servicers to help restructure and buy loans with some success but mostly frustration. The financial system is gleaning massive fees by delaying and stifling the Commercial Real Estate industry.

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