Recovery Slows in Commercial Real Estate

Early this year, John B. Levy, principal of John B. Levy & Co., a real estate investment bank in Richmond, Va, said the market seemed to be recovering. Now he is not so sure. In fact, he says it could be heading towards a cliff. The fear is that there won't be enough capital to refinance commercial loans.

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.

Fannie and Freddie: Plan to Restructure

The multi-family industry has taken a hit recently with the restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Owners and developers of apartment complexes will feel the impact of any change in the two government-owned lenders. Three years ago, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accounted for 70 to 80 percent of the finacning for multi-family housing  but with current plans to restructure, there's no doubt any change will keep the apartment industry on edge.
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The End of Extend and Pretend?

If this article is on track in stating the market has bottomed out and banks will tend to release distressed loans and assets, will this finally allow our stalled industry to get back into business?

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