Real Estate Investment Trusts

Bisnow talked to 43 commercial real estate executives asking how 2020 has changed how they will run their businesses in the future. Dr. Peter Linneman and Matt Larriva claim to have developed a methodology to forecast cap rates for up to a year in the advance, reports Commercial Property Executive. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

The additional guidance could provide more clarity on what conditions would eventually prompt the Fed to increase or decrease the pace of bond purchases.

The move comes amid Oracle’s drive to shed costs during a transition from traditional software to cloud computing.

Tired of waiting for discounts, investors have come off the sideline to snap up assets in a year end of rush of deals.

Democrats in Congress have launched an investigation into the Kushner Co.’s deal on a New York office tower, reports Bisnow. One third of commercial leases since March mention pandemics as a force majeure event, more than double for leases inked prior to COVID-19, according to Law360. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

The Wall Street Journal looks at Airbnb’s rising IPO valuation. The New York Times and the Washington Post examine the consequences of the stalled stimulus package and how states are trying to mitigate the damage. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

In addition to the usual suspects, ultra-high-net-worth investors and foreign entities are making more industrial bets.

From Brooklyn to Minneapolis, turning are turning empty hotel suites into private dining rooms for small groups.

Current demand for housing around Tier One universities is heavy, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Falling revenue is forcing New York City to make spending cuts, including on affordable housing.