OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA—Deal volume has seen a widespread decline across various CRE sectors, although not as severe as in 2009, with some positive developments noted. This was the consensus among panelists during the industry overview session at the GlobeSt Women of Influence conference held at the Everline Resort and Spa.
Laurie Morfin, Senior Managing Director at NewPoint Real Estate Capital, remarked, "We are all feeling the impact. There are significant debt maturities, but we hope we're nearing the bottom and anticipate an upward trend from here."
Julie Baird, President of First American Exchange Co., identified two critical factors affecting CRE volume: the prevailing interest rate environment and the disparity in price expectations between buyers and sellers. She suggested that alignment between these factors may not occur until around mid-2025.
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Natalie Dolce
Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.
