The 5.6-million-sq.-ft. mega-mall was reappraised at $1.94 billion as its owners missed three monthly debt payments.
Eight Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (August 20, 2020)
CBL & Associates initiated a restructuring support agreement with its noteholders as a step prior to its planned bankruptcy filing this fall, reports Chattanooga Times Free Press. The Carlyle Group is not allowing staff to work in offices if they have taken public transport, according to MarketWatch.
Student Landlord Defended on Wall Street as Virus Roils Campuses
American Campus Communities Inc. is at the center of a debate about whether students may look for ways out of their leases.
Alamo Drafthouse Courts Wary Moviegoers with Free ‘Bill & Ted’
The movie-and-a-dinner chain plans to reopen half of its locations over the weekend.
Exclusive Research: How HNWIs View CRE in the Wake of COVID-19
NREI’s latest research shows that a majority of industry participants expect affluent investors to increase allocations to commercial real estate over the next 12 months.
14 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Aug. 19, 2020)
Amid talk of uncertainty about the future of offices, Amazon.com made a big bet on physical space, announcing it was expanding its footprint in six cities, reports the Wall Street Journal. Law360 provided a detailed breakdown of the issues in the midst of legal battle surrounding Simon’s bid to cancel its merger with Taubman. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
700-Unit Independent Living Community Proposed for Southwest Atlanta
The independent living project would create a place for local residents to age in place.
NYC Hotel’s New Life Shows Lenders Bracing for Mounting Losses
In the case of the Times Square Edition, the pandemic exacerbated existing problems, including a market glut and troubles leasing its retail component.
10 Must Reads for CRE Investors Today (August 18, 2020)
Fewer apartment households paid their full or partial rent by August 13 compared to July 13, reports NMHC. Moody’s Analytics forecast U.S. office vacancy will reach a historic high in 2021. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Harwood Exec Talks Seizing Opportunities with New Office Project
The firm has been active in the Dallas office market.