Instant Insights Coronavirus and CRE

CRE CLOs are not included in the Fed's expanded TALF term sheet but the CRE Finance Council will be advocating for their inclusions.

It is a mistake to approach a landlord opportunistically with a rote form letter, says Vestian Chairman Michael Silver.

New trucking and shipping regulatory changes are also driving the move to smaller, more numerous warehouses.

A commercial purchaser should incorporate in the contract's risk of loss clause the specific consequences of a pandemic.

Almost one-third of renters didn't pay their rent in April, but the NMHC thinks that many will catch up before the end of the month.

If investors stop investing, deals will not get done, or they will get done at a much slower pace.

While there is still deal activity in some sectors, long-term success will, at least partially, depend on the CARES Act money working through the system.

While a rumored extension seems likely, investors should take a conservative approach and proceed as if no extension will be granted, with the understanding that they may get lucky.