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Distressed

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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The Russians Are Coming

December 21, 2011

Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman is launching a real-estate fund that will focus on distressed properties from Boston to Miami, in the latest example of a deep-pocketed foreigner placing some chips on the U.S. real-estate market.

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Brookfield Pursues Distressed Deals

November 30, 2011

Brookfield Asset Management, which established a bridgehead in U.S. real estate during the early 1990s, is ramping up its pursuit of big-ticket distressed properties.

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Debt-Servicer Deal Poses Questions

November 23, 2011

A debt-restructuring deal involving two distressed Michigan office buildings has raised concerns and prompted a debate in the commercial mortgage-backed securities industry about the role of special servicers.

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‘Zombie’ Properties Come Back to Life

November 2, 2011

Three years after the economy’s turn sent commercial property prices tumbling, opportunities for investors are on the rise as lenders and servicers are disposing of more distressed loans and foreclosed properties.

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Free Loan Consultation

September 3, 2011

Call me or complete the form below for the free consultation.   Our goal is to understand your commercial real estate loan needs and use our capital markets expertise, connections, and partners to provide the best loan solutions.   We find the best debt or equity loan solution for your requirement and get the loan closed. * = required field First Name * Last Name * Phone Number Email * Loan Type * Debt Equity Both Debt & Equity USER/SBA Hard Money Bridge Rehab Property Type Apartments Office Retail Industrial Hotel Senior Datacenter Healthcare Mixed-Use Single-Tenant Student Housing Other City * Reason * New Purchase Re-Finance Loan Buyout Line of Credit Other Loan Amount Property Value NOI Other Notes Follow-Up Email Phone Your Role Borrower Broker Attorney Other   Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide Bryan Shaffer – Questions: bshaffer@gspartners.com   Loans and Services: Construction Debt & Equity Financing | Interim Loans | Rehab Loans | Bridge Financing | Construction | Perm Financing Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Loans | Participating Loan Financing | Joint Venture Financing | Second Mortgage Loans Owner Occupied User Loans | Mezzanine Debt Financing Preferred Equity Financing | Credit | Tenant Lease Financing | Sale | Leaseback Financing | Bond Credit Enhancements | Hard Money | Quick Close Loans Specialty Healthcare Real Estate Loans | Specialty Technology & Data Center Loans Visit site: Free Loan Consultation

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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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