EXCLUSIVE: Experts Remain Optimistic But Worry Some at 'Real Estate 2006' Conference

CENTURY CITY, CA-From brokers on the street to management in the executive suites, commercial real estate professionals foresee increasingly strong demand for space in virtually all classes of investment real estate in Southern California, and industry icon Sam Zell expects a continuing strong flow of capital into commercial real estate for at least five years. But interest rates remain a bugaboo, the condo market shows some strain and rising construction costs worry lenders and developers.

These were just some of the high points of the day-long ‘Real Estate 2006′ conference at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Monday. Brokers, lenders, developers and investors speaking at panels throughout the day tackled a host of issues and fielded questions from an audience of 1,200 at the gathering.

The annual conference and networking event is part of the RealShare Conference Series produced by New York City-based Real Estate Media, publisher of Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Southern California. The event features panel discussions and individual speakers from every realm of the commercial real estate world.