Commentary

Given the uncertainty and dwindling cash flow, lenders in the sector must prepare for loan workouts and restructurings.

It's critical that lenders are aware of the global effects coronavirus can have, and is potentially already having, on their investments.

Retrading is a technique used right before a closing to muscle the seller into significantly shaving the contracted sale price.

In times of crisis, the best way to be able to move quickly and act decisively is limiting the number of decision makers.

Employers are rightfully concerned about the health, safety and welfare of their employees in light of the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19.)

A creditworthy tenant with a certain degree of correction-resistance in its marketing strategy is a fairly sure bet to hedge against the vagaries of the greater market.

As an investor in real estate or stocks, it's almost impossible to know everything about every property type or corporate industry sector.

Politicians want to look as though they are addressing the problem, and rent control is an off-the-shelf policy tool that helps some renters, at least in the short term.