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Stuck Beside a Cap Rate with the Second Quarter Blues Again

There are striking parallels between first quarter activity in 2010 and 2011.

By Jonathan Hipp | Updated on March 30, 2011

…Or is it Deja Vu all over again? Whether it is Dylan or Yogi there are striking parallels between first quarter activity in 2010 and 2011.  Both years began with a flurry of activity, cap rate compression and a more open lending environment.  Deals were transacted and the outlook was positive. Then we hit the brakes.  In early 2010, the collapse of the Greek economy set off a fear of European default with repercussions that were felt across the globe – an enlightening testament to the power and perils of a truly global economy.  The good news of course is that by early summer, the net lease world was right again and deal making and cap rates responded to an improving economy and a lack of quality net lease product.

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