The commercial mortgage backed securities market, which in recent years represented up to 66 percent of all commercial loans, has ceased to exist. This means the universe of commercial real estate debt currently outstanding now must be squeezed into a

In our current economy, it’s important that commercial investment real estate professionals devise a new business plan to survive, both now and in the future. Currently, business planning is less about expansion and more about survival as customers, vendors, and

Office Darrin L. Boyd, CCIM, and David A. Moore, CCIM, of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker in Indianapolis represented Brookfield Asset Management in the 10 year, more than $2.7 million lease of 17,968 sf of office space in Indianapolis to Royal

CCIM Institute has teamed up with ESRI, a private geographic information systems and mapping software company, to launch a new commercial property information exchange portal that allows institute members to enter all their property information into a database just once

The infrastructure sector has become an increasingly popular investment class in recent years. While countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom already have established infrastructure platforms to facilitate private capital flows, investing in U.S. infrastructure has been relatively

As predicted, 2008 was not an easy year for CCIMs. But despite the challenges, they still closed transactions in every commercial real estate sector and in every U.S. region. Commercial Investment Real Estate received more than $3.4 billion in deals

Just as the golden leaves of the Aspen trees blanketed Colorado’s Rocky Mountains last fall, the U.S. financial markets began a historically rapid descent into dormancy. Why then would John Meltzer, CCIM, CRE, president of Meltzer Properties in Ouray, Colo.,

National Stats Most Improved Hospitality Markets (1 08–9 08) Market Index Value (measures changes in room supply and demand, ADR, and RevPAR) New Orleans 111.6 San Francisco 104.7 New York 103.3 Houston 102.7 Denver 101.9 Source Marcus & Millichap Research

"You can’t just say, ‘I’m going to do green stuff,’ ” says Rick Walker, vice president of sustainability services for Transwestern in Milwaukee. “You need to be specific about what it means to be green.” With more commercial real estate

Fuel Economizer PLX Devices' Kiwi plugs into a car's on board diagnostic port and analyzes vehicle speed, rpm, engine load, and oxygen sensor readings, allowing drivers to modify their habits and

From left Michael R. Shelton, CCIM, Steven W. Moreira, CCIM, Julie LaBelle, CCIM, Philip T. Spinney, CCIM, Brian Stoll, and Fred Passarelli. In summer 2004, commercial real estate was

Daniel Canvasser, CCIM, of Grubb & Ellis Co. in Southfield, Mich., has been promoted to office group senior associate.  Donald Catalano, CCIM, president of Corporate Realty Consultants in Commack, N.Y., donated a van to the Disabled American Veterans Association.Charles C.

Industrial BIG Deal J. Jeffrey Castell, CCIM, of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker in Indianapolis and Kevin H. Huchingson, CCIM, of Colliers Dickson Flake Partners in Little Rock, Ark., represented Caterpillar in the more than $25 million purchase of a 715,000

Briefly Noted Hospitality &mdash More than half of hotel investors surveyed plan to hold their assets for the short term, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels&rsquo year end Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey. Interest in buying declined to 32 percent, the

Adding green features to to commercial real estate properties has become a mainstream trend in the industry. And while all major property sectors have jumped on the green bandwagon, several niche markets also are beginning to realize the benefits of

The world in terms of acquiring multifamily properties has changed a great deal since last fall. Debt and equity providers have made major adjustments in their expectations and underwriting criteria. But multifamily borrowers are fortunate that Fannie Mae and Freddie

As the national overview indicates, multifamily is still an active property sector however, financing for transactions remains difficult. In this regional roundup, CCIMs nationwide share strategies for securing multifamily financing in their markets. New York "It's important to be aligned

As Charles Dickens once wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” In a career that exceeds 27 years, this transaction rates as the most difficult, psychologically exhausting, intellectually stimulating, messy, and dare I say

What's a transaction broker to do? In 2008, commercial real estate deals were down 71 percent from 2007, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Total 2008 volume was only $126 billion, far below 2007's market peak of $437 billion. " This

From asbestos to lead based paint, environmental problems and their associated risks always have been a concern in the commercial real estate industry. Today, property owners and investors can add vapor intrusion to that list of worries. An indoor air

In today’s tight credit market, multifamily owners and developers are challenged with finding financing that works now as well as in the uncertain future. In such turbulent times, the Federal Housing Administration loan programs serve as good, reliable sources of

The current economy and the lack of available credit have created a new paradigm for commercial real estate investors. Many lenders are indicating that, in the future, an appraisal won’t be enough to obtain financing Market feasibility studies will be

CCIM Q&A Written Results Sellers respond to this CCIM&rsquo s comprehensive offers. Jan.Feb.09 Investment Analysis Exchange Your Strategy Investors should consider alternatives to 1031 transactions. Nov.Dec.08 Group Investment Insights A survey of CCIMs reveals the latest trends in syndication management.

OfficeMatthew T. McKeever, CCIM, of Cushman & Wakefield in Orlando, Fla., represented Orlando Sentinel Communications Co. in the more than 5 year, more than $2 million lease of 15,000 sf of office space in Orlando to an undisclosed lessee. John

Although disarray in the lending markets has inhibited commercial property acquisition nationally, opportunities to acquire distressed properties, especially in the multifamily sector, abound. However, before hurrying into a deal, prospective buyers should take protective measures to guard against the inherent