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Don’t Be Dumb
A record $1 trillion in loan debt is coming due in the next 18 – 24 months with 10% – 20% ($100B to $200B) of the total being potentially troubled or distressed. Those are amazing numbers. As a result of all of the debt coming due, the alternative financing sector is ramping up. The big question: How aggressive will …
THE TIMELESS SERIES: Buying Distressed
What a great article! It’s a short primer but it touches on the main topics one should consider when buying distressed or value add real estate. Obviously, one must do extensive underwriting, review everything (!), be continuously diligent and focused, and, …
Salt Lake City: Oversupplied with Apartments or a Temporary ‘Glut’?
The attached is a link to the magazine Western Multifamily and Affordable Housing Business – November/December 2023. The lead article describes the nationwide interest that many now have in Salt Lake City and …
What Are Rates Doing?
A very short article that opines on the fact at this point in time that the Fed will not likely lower the Federal Funds Rate as previously predicted by many prognosticators. The good news? The participants (the Federal Reserve Governors) “ …
Too Damn High
More information about the level of apartment construction across the United States. Information regarding Salt Lake City is found in the graphs provided in the article. While not in the Top 10 for units under construction in the U.S. (Dallas tops the list …
“…rent growth is expected to be limited by an influx of new inventory.”
The headline is the common story in many cities where the level multifamily construction is setting records, like in Utah. Salt Lake City is mentioned near the end of the short …
Catalyst Equity – Asset Management: Investor Relations – Part 6
Another great primer in the Asset Management Series from Catalyst Equity. The article stresses the importance of maintaining investor relationships (“IR”) …
Inside Walker & Dunlop – Their Forecast for 2024
I know I say this frequently, but this is a MUST-SEE presentation. It is from the Walker Webcast and the participants are senior executives at Walker & Dunlop. Their insights and perspectives as to what portends in. …
Star Star
“The demand for 3-star properties was due in large part to improved consumer confidence, lower inflation, and lack of a recession,” according to the report. “Demand for 1- and 2-star properties remained the weakest as consumers’ budgets continued to fight higher costs for housing and everyday items, …