Analysis

In some ways the New York City retail scene is grappling with the same issues that have been bedeviling the industry nationally. In others ways, the city's uniqueness makes it a story unto itself.

More answers are expected from the Treasury Department by the end of the year, says Mayer Brown's David Burton.

All of the answers provided by the Treasury Department illustrated the larger point that the government wants this program to work, says Charles Clinton.

There will be winners and losers under the retailer's reorganization but many mall owners have made contingency plans for this very event, according to CBRE.

Net lease in general is doing well thanks to a more liquid environment, favorable cap rates and growing foreign interest, says Jim Koman of ElmTree Funds.

There are many potential triggers for the next recession according to Yardi Matrix' Paul Fiorilla.

Among other effects, there will be a negative reaction for retail REITs, says Matt Kopsky with Edward Jones.

Ready or not -- and it appears CRE is not -- construction robots are on the horizon.