April 13, 2009
Private equity money dries up for India Inc | economictimes.indiatimes.com
Current downturn is temporary and though it would take some more time to sort out, would eventually lead to better times.
No interest in passing the buck
April 8, 2009
Two Australian banks not to pass on full rate cut | uk.reuters.com
Faced with a global recession, a future tense and rising costs of funds have locked out any interest rate cuts by the big banks.
Office vacancy must mean different things to different people.
April 7, 2009
U.S. Office Vacancies Hit 15.2% -- and Rising | online.wsj.com
When Office Vacancy supply is being dumped on the market from layoffs rather than from over building, isn’t it the same set of dire circumstances the market has to deal with. Isn't vacancy just that vacancy? Of ocurse it is!
Deposit Rates Inch Up on All Products Across all Financial Service Markets
April 1, 2009
Top savings rates rise as banks step up competition | www.ft.com
The competition between Banks, Thrifts, Credit Unions, Internet offerings and almost any deposit based institution has started to heat up in the US as well. Deposit rates tumbled across the product spectrum. A plethora of products contracted down to a handful. The expertise and talent in asset liability management (ALCO) of all Financial Institutions (FI's) became the new focus of bankers worldwide wether they had a handle on it or not.
Value, Like Beauty, is in the Eye of the Lender
March 31, 2009
Soros Says Commercial Property Values Will Fall 30% | www.bloomberg.com
Commercial real estate values have dropped to a point where owners generally aren't sellers, so realized transaction pricing has not followed the value drop. But lenders will force transactions on overleveraged or defaulting assets in due course. But, depending on the product type and geography, the pricing and value implications of this will vary dramatically.
Better organizations actually stand to benefit
March 30, 2009
World respected property organisation falls victim to the economic downturn | www.propertywire.com
RICS and other similar organizations are actually in a position to benefit from the current restructuring, if they use this opportunity wisely.
Landmark Preservation has been good business in other cities
March 30, 2009
Challenge to Landmark Law Worries Preservationists | www.nytimes.com
1. The "devils in the details" -- many cities have excellent landmark preservation ordinances which are win-win for developers and property owners. 2. Academic and appraisal studies consistently show well-written preservation ordinances actually enhance value in protected neighborhoods.
Partial ownership is not a cure-all
March 30, 2009
Developers reconsider partial ownership model | www.iht.com
Vacation or second-home partial ownership makes great sense in very high amenity locations, such as ski-slopes or high-demand beaches. However, the model certainly doesn't work well in other situations.
March 30, 2009
Australia to guarantee state borrowings | www.ft.com
1. Tough times need tougher decisions. 2. Move to instil confidence in the economy.
The Reality of the Commercial Real Estate Market
March 27, 2009
Commercial Property Faces Crisis | online.wsj.com
The commercial real estate market is heading towards one of the worst crisis’ it has ever experienced. As the article empirically demonstrates there is no other conclusion that can be drawn.
New FINRA Rule 2210-Simplification Whose Time Has Come
November 4, 2009
ADP Must Grow Three Major Markets for Continued Success
October 22, 2009
Battle for Dominance in Mortgage Fraud Analytics Space
October 17, 2009
All hands on deck, full steam ahead
September 7, 2009
Dollar destined to be second class currency in world's largest banana republic
September 1, 2009