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Rob Barber ATTOM CEO (Credit: ATTOM)

Commercial foreclosures surge amid financial distress

An updated monthly report by U.S. provider of nationwide property data ATTOM reveals that commercial foreclosures remain elevated. Starting in June 2023, foreclosure numbers saw a sharp increase, peaking at 752 in May 2024, before settling at 695 in ATTOM’s most recent data for September 2024. This recent surge suggests renewed financial stress or changes…

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Greg Kraut, CEO, KPG Funds (Credit: Greg Knaut)

KPG Funds anticipates robust growth trajectory for NYC’s CRE

In spite of market volatility, KPG Funds, a leading commercial real estate investment firm specializing in transforming undervalued properties into premium office spaces, predicts a 50-60% increase in NYC commercial real estate pricing as interest rates decline. Gregory Kraut, CEO of KPG Funds, shared the company’s insights: “As we observe the current market dynamics, we…

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Daytime View of the 1740 Broadway Building in New York City from another Tower (Credit: Raygeorge, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Opportunistic buyers snag U.S. office buildings for steep discounts

Commercial real estate bargain hunters snap up aging office buildings in the U.S. for steep discounts of as much as 70%, a sign of the pain in the property market, The New York Times reported. Earlier this month, two real estate firms paid less $50 million for Midtown Manhattan tower, according to Bloomberg. In April, Yellowstone…

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Banking crisis spells trouble for commercial real estate

Economists warn that the U.S. commercial real estate industry is in trouble following the recent meltdown in the banking industry. A Goldman Sachs report shows that about 80% of all bank loans for commercial properties come from regional banks that are experiencing the most pressure during the current crisis, which began earlier this month with…

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(Mark Grinis, EY Americas Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Leader)

Surprisingly optimistic attitudes from company leadership on real estate investment

The EY’s Future Workplace Index reveals surprisingly rosy attitudes on commercial real estate investment despite the current inflation and interest rate environment. The US economy is undeniably cooling, and a recession is anticipated in 2023. However, regardless of investment decisions, the macroeconomic outlook is forcing leaders to scrutinize their office portfolios from a new perspective.…

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