Real Estate News by GLG Council Members

Steve BottfeldPrincipalMarketing Solutions

Foreclosures: The Key to the Real Future of Las Vegas

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:New Homes Back in Play for Las Vegas Buyers | www.lvrj.com

Las Vegas housing statistics for August continue to suggest that the residential market is scudding along a bumpy bottom, struggling to find stability in sales, inventory and pricing.But the big story in the August data for the Las Vegas residential market can be summed up in a single word: Foreclosures.

Boston Class A rents to begin to rise first quarter 2010

September 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:How low can Boston Office Rents Go? | www.bankerandtradesman.com

The Class A market in the Boston CBD registered positive absorption in the third quarter of 2009, reversing several quarters of occupancy shrinkage in the city. While A absorption will be moderate through the second quarter of 2009, rents will reach an average level of $44.50 by the end of the year 2009 and begin to rise slowly thereafter.

Small May Not Be Beautiful, But Big Is Usually Ugly

September 19, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Govt Working on Real Estate Regulator for Housing Sector | www.indianrealtynews.com

The easiest way to smother property rights and destroy wealth is to over-regulate it.The proper role of government regulation is not to supplant private market activity, but rather to provide, in this case, such things as a registry of ownership, and a venue to resolve disputes.So, if government wants to establish a "land agency", it can either facilitate ownership, transfer, and (incidentally) taxation, or it can try to supplant existing private contractual avenues.

David GreenPrincipalTrinity Development Group

Investors Are Finally Dealing With The Real Seller of Troubled Assets

September 19, 2009

Analysis of:FDIC Packages Loans From Failed Banks | www.washingtonpost.com

The FDIC has rediscovered a program they used in the early 90s that was successful in the resolution of problem assets. My analysis takes a closer look at why the program is necessary, the details of the program, and the implications of setting the program in motion.

Kenneth LeonardPrincipalLeonard Associates

Yet Another Bargain Hunter

September 19, 2009

Analysis of:Buyout Fund Contemplates a REIT Turn | online.wsj.com

Mr. Baker, CEO of NRDC, (the company who showed such bargain hunting skills when they paid top dollar for the now defunct Linen'n Things and the rapidly declining Lord & TTaylor) plans to start a new REIT. Does anyone think he can really do a better job of buying distressed shopping centers than the pros like The Weingarten Co. or DDR?

Kenneth LeonardPrincipalLeonard Associates

Blockbuster Needs To Rewind

September 18, 2009

Analysis of:Blockbuster To Shutter 40% Of Stores | online.wsj.com

Only two days ago I reported that Blockbuster announced it was closing 1000 stores. It has now revised that number to 1500 or 40% of their total. What does this sudden increase say about their chances for survival?

Dear Bankers of America: Welcome to the Hotel Business

September 17, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Hotels Deliver Some 'Jingle Mail' | online.wsj.com

When America’s bankers open the mail these days, they’re often finding “hotel jingle mail,” the proverbial keys to hotels that owners have walked on. Combine these forfeited hotels with foreclosed hotels and bankers are now among America’s biggest hotel owners. What do bankers need to know in order to be successful hoteliers...for as short a period of time as possible?

Air Infiltration - A Major Contributor to Residential Energy Loss

September 15, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Michigan Utilities offer energy efficiency rebates | www.businessweek.com

Energy Efficiency Myth:  To improve the energy efficiency of a home, just add more insulation.Energy Efficiency Fact:  To improve energy efficiency of a home, control air infiltration

Development Of New Shopping Centers In Europe

September 13, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Shopping centre development in Europe is set be at its lowest level in five years in 2010 and 2011 | www.propertyweek.com

The new shopping centers under development in Europe have some common elements of design to attract the public, like entertainment, convenient parking etc. These elements will impact existing older centers and give the shoppers a new experience combined with family activities, dining and entertainment at the newer facilities.

Kenneth LeonardPrincipalLeonard Associates

The Other Shoe Is Yet To Drop

September 10, 2009

Analysis of:New frugality is the new normal, by necessity | www.wtop.com

Bob Kanter's careful analysis of this article did not mention the huge backlog of previously announced department store closings which will undoubtedly have a "domino" effect on the FFO of all major mall REITs.

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