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Creative Solutions in a Frozen Market

SouthLand Commercial — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:37:55 +0000

Originally by Miguel de Arcos

I am asked almost daily the same question, “How’s business?” Whether it’s a peer, client, friend or someone I just met, once they know I am in commercial real estate I instantly become their barometer for the economy. Some genuinely want to know, but most are looking for a glimmer of [...]

As Apartment Cap Rates Fall, Market Heats Up

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:36:11 +0000

Source: Multifamily Executive

Multifamily Executive reports: The multifamily acquisition market has been building momentum in the second quarter, with cap rates declining on a national level and the gap between buyers and sellers narrowing. Frenzied bidding has some long-term holders debating their strategy.

Typical sellers in the past two years seemed [...]

New Distress Climbs as CMBS Restructurings Shift

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:51:42 +0000

New Distress Climbs as CMBS Restructurings Shift - Borrowers are moving current assets into special [...]

10 Tips for Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:31:20 +0000

Kirk Halpin reiterates the “fundamentals” for investing successfully in commercial real estate. There is nothing new here – just a summary of basic principals that “matter” (or mistakes to avoid), no matter the economic climate. Unfortunately, many and even most, were overlooked during the recent run-up in prices and frenzy buying. [...]

Student Housing Market is a Safe Haven

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:24:52 +0000

Being active in the brokerage of student housing in Tallahassee, FL as well around the SE part of the country, I was fascinated by an article written by Jessica Ruderman, a senior analyst with Real Capital Analytics that appeared in Student Housing Business this past month. Jessica categorically stated, “student [...]

Understanding the Acquisitions Process

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:41:01 +0000

One of the most important parts of the commercial real estate life-cycle is the acquisition phase. I believe most reasonable people would admit that the best way to have a successful outcome to any real estate venture is to get off on the right foot to begin with. While it’s certainly possible to “rescue” a [...]

For Investors looking to profit—the key is Timing, Timing, Timing

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:00:27 +0000

If you have, bought, sold, traded or even remotely been around real estate, you know the phrase “Location, Location, Location”. While this old adage couldn’t be more true when it comes to identifying great real estate, I am often asked the question “how do I identify opportunities in this marketplace?”.

For investors looking [...]

Finding The Bottom vs. Finding Value

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:01:45 +0000

Arriving at a decision on the best strategy for how to successfully navigate the commercial real estate market during these challenging economic times is vexing to many an investor. Do I, or don’t I? That is the conundrum facing most commercial real estate investors in today’s market. Do I, or don’t I liquidate my portfolio [...]

Strategic Asset Management Planning

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:08:12 +0000

Valuing a property or portfolio even in the best of market conditions is a subjective exercise. This subjective exercise is only further complicated by nature of the fact that we clearly don’t have the luxury of a robust commercial real estate market on our side. So my question is this: Have commercial real estate values [...]

Recessionary Strategic Planning

Carlton Dean, CCIM | Senior Investment Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:35:40 +0000

As I speak with clients, co-workers, and industry pundits, the one thing we all agree upon is that the economy is bad, and that we haven’t found the bottom yet—especially where commercial real estate is concerned. While opinions may vary as to exactly where the market is headed, and the timing surrounding any major shifts [...]