Distressed

Bank Annual Reports: Treasure Maps to $700 Million in Distressed CRE Assets

April 12, 2012

Costar… While the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) doesn’t reveal the identities of banks listed on its “Problem List” of institutions — ones that the FDIC determines pose a greater risk of loss to its deposit insurance fund — there is nothing stopping the problem banks’ parent companies from identifying themselves. In a study of annual reports filed by bank holding companies in the first quarter of this year, CoStar Group found 15 firms that… Continue reading here: Bank Annual Reports: Treasure Maps to $700 Million in Distressed CRE Assets Find our Weekly Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity and Fund Newsletters at www.WeeklyBrief.net

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Europe’s Gentler Debt Deals

April 10, 2012

The commercial mortgage-backed securities market in the U.S. has increasingly resembled a battlefield as delinquencies have mounted and lawsuits, foreclosures and other fights have mushroomed. In Europe, by comparison, some efforts to fix distressed commercial mortgage securities, or CMBS, look refreshingly civilized.

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Distressed Sales Volume Remains at Elevated Levels Despite Big Boost in Non-Distressed Sales in Recovering Economy

March 15, 2012

Costar… Distressed trading volume has stabilized but continues to remain at elevated levels, increasing by approximately 2% last year over 2010. However, a surge in non-distressed property trading driven by improving economic conditions has begun to mitigate its impact on commercial real estate pricing levels overall. According to CoStar Group data, the volume of distressed transactions in December 2011 remained well above the average monthly volume for… See the original post here: Distressed Sales Volume Remains at Elevated Levels Despite Big Boost in Non-Distressed Sales in Recovering Economy Find our Weekly Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity and Fund Newsletters at www.WeeklyBrief.net

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Love Among the Ruins

March 5, 2012

Private-equity funds are seeking solace in distressed property debt. But while opportunities abound to make big returns, funds will need forensic knowledge and a fearless attitude towards risk.

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Ex-Beazer Finance Chief to Repay Home Builder

August 31, 2011

From WSJ.com… The former finance chief of Beazer Homes USA agreed to a settlement with the SEC requiring him to reimburse Beazer over $1.4 million he received during a period when the company allegedly committed accounting fraud. Read the article: Ex-Beazer Finance Chief to Repay Home Builder Find our Weekly Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity and Fund Newsletters at www.WeeklyBrief.net Read the article: Ex-Beazer Finance Chief to Repay Home Builder

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"Bosnia-Herzegovina Real Estate Report Q3 2011 … – Abort America …

June 5, 2011

Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans …

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Investors Jump Back Into Rebounding Hotel Market — Industry Partners

June 2, 2011

Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans … See the original article here: Investors Jump Back Into Rebounding Hotel Market — Industry Partners

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Updated: Cassidy Turley Bolsters Southeast Presence With Carter …

June 1, 2011

Cassidy Turley announced its intention to acquire the brokerage and property management operations of Atlanta-based commercial real estate services firm Carter, a move that would gain it a significant foothold in the Atlanta and Central … Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans … Continue Reading: Updated: Cassidy Turley Bolsters Southeast Presence With Carter …

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TODAY’S DEALS: ARA Completes Distressed Portfolio Sale | Multi …

May 23, 2011

Los Angeles–Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners recently arranged $17 million in financing for two multifamily properties in California and South Carolina. … See the original article here: TODAY'S DEALS: ARA Completes Distressed Portfolio Sale | Multi …

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Loan Servicers Become a Big Draw

April 26, 2011

Andrew Farkas tops a roster of high-profile investors—including Fortress, Cerberus and Vornado—that have bought companies that act as middlemen on troubled commercial mortgages, potentially putting them at the head of the line in the race to snap up distressed properties.

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