Real Estate News by GLG Council Members

A bridge too far....

September 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Oaktree may court New City Creditors after Lone Star Failure. | www.bloomberg.com

What exactly lies behind LoneStar’s second failure to secure Japan’s bankrupt REIT? Totally different ways of doing business and, perhaps, lack of local knowledge .

FHA Likely To Be The Next Shoe To Drop

September 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Loan Losses Spark Concern Over FHA | online.wsj.com

Decisions about the FHA will have a big impact on the housing market, especially since the FHA’s market share of the housing industry has grown substantially over recent years. With its insurance fund possibly running low, the FHA may be pressured to reign in risk and tighten lending requirements.

Investors Are Back in Full Force

September 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Florida housing gaining strength | www.huliq.com

Investor homebuyers have returned, with fewer of them flipping the homes they buy and instead opting to rent them out. While investor activity varies greatly by market, the upswing in sales in some markets may be attributed to this increase in investor activity.

Appraisals Impact Sales Price, But Not Cancelations

September 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Appraisal Angst | www.nxtbook.com

Builders are facing issues due to the new changes in the HVCC appraisal code. While for the time being they are adjusting their prices to keep their sales, the impact of these changes for the new home construction industry is yet to be seen.

Thriving Condo Sales

September 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:New Fannie Mae Condo Regulations Could Stifle Condo Demand | www.nuwireinvestor.com

Despite the new Fannie and Freddie regulations restricting mortgage financing, a condo project by Standard Pacific in Torrance, California is thriving. The success comes from knowing their buyer and structuring financing options.

Florida's Construction Industry is on Life Support

September 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:No Sunshine in Florida | business.theatlantic.com

In Florida, construction has practically stopped, and permits are continuing to decline. However, conditions are excellent for potential home buyers, and a significant increase in renters-turned-buyers could kick-start Florida construction out of its stupor.

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC

Commercial real estate will not benefit from the end of the current recession.

September 8, 2009

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

News headlines of the past few weeks have the spin doctors trying their best to make us believe the worst is over for this current recession…however if you read between the lines you should not get too excited as any recovery is many years away. We all need to get used to the “new normal” as the subject article suggests. To do otherwise could be financially fatal.

John FoxPrincipalFox Real Estate Advisory

Mall Landlords and the Aspirations of Forever 21

September 4, 2009

Analysis of:Forever 21 Announces Six New Stores at GGP Malls; Retailer Continues to Backfill Vacant Department Stores | www.costar.com

Forever 21 is opening in six quality General Growth Properties regional malls in 2010.  The total size of these units is nearly 600,000 square feet, averaging almost 100,000 sq. ft. per unit.  This is a dramatic shift upwards for Forever 21 in terms of their store sizes.  Forever 21 has historically operated as an in-line tenant in regional malls with units sized in the 8,000-12,000 sq. ft. range.  What is the impact on Forever 21, other mall retailers and landlords?

Boston's Fear of Heights and of Greatness

September 2, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Massachusetts Says Skyscrapers Too Tall | www.boston.com

Boston's government planners and endless rank of quasi authorities and neighborhood groups live in utter fear of tall buildings. I state the reason why tall buildings are necessary and preferred in an urban context..The average Bostonian and the wise planner likes tall. It improves density and it makes our spirits soar. We don't need to be a city of squat, brick buildings. We have plenty and I like all of them as well. But not on our new vistas and parks.

John BurnsPresidentJOHN BURNS REAL ESTATE CONSULTING, INC.

Thank You, Uncle Sam

September 2, 2009

Analysis of:Hope can fuel bulls' charge as stocks rally despite worries | www.usatoday.com

We believe that the recovery will be W-shaped and that April was only a false bottom. Our estimate is that there will be a slowing beginning in December, and that we will hit the true bottom in summer of 2010.

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