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The robust health of the commercial real estate investment arena in the face of a stagnant economy has surprised even the most seasoned of investors. That current conditions are eerily similar to the go-go days of the mid-2000s could be a cause for concern, but most folks in the industry are assured that the lessons learned during the last market peak are keeping conditions in check. Most markets and sectors are not overbuilt, underwriting is tighter than in the past and leverage levels are more reasonable. The biggest issue for those with capital is putting it into play.
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Sule Aygoren
Aygoren oversees the editorial direction and content for ALM’s Real Estate Media Group, including Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. In her tenure with ALM, she’s held roles of increasing responsibility, including Managing Editor. Aygoren has received several awards for her coverage including Best Trade Magazine Report from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the James D. Carper Award for Young Journalists. Under her direction, Forum has received four national NAREE awards for Best Commercial Real Estate Trade Magazine.
