Value Investing vs. Momentum Investing
As the commercial real estate market begins to pick up steam, beware the urge to follow a “momentum” investment strategy rather that a “value” investment strategy. Momentum investing relies on market increases to generate a return…
LENDING BLIND – SIX YEARS AFTER LEHMAN’S COLLAPSE
Commercial Real Estate Lending: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! If there is anything commercial real estate lenders have learned during the collapse of the commercial real estate market over the past five or so years, it would be the…
10 THINGS EVERY BUYER NEEDS TO CLOSE A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOAN
Commercial Real Estate Closings Since 1978, I have represented borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. Throughout the process of negotiating the sale contract, all parties must keep their eye on what the Buyer’s lender…
Land Patent Defense is Frivolous, Sanctionable, and a Class 4 Felony in Illinois
The law is clear. The so-called “Land Patent” defense does NOT work. This is not earth shattering news, but it is a reminder that defenses to mortgage foreclosure actions must be well grounded in fact and warranted by existing law or a…
Dancing with Gorillas – Roulette – and CRE Litigation
The Time to Decide – Commercial Real Estate Litigation A sage once said, “The time to worry about where the ball will drop is before the wheel is spun”. He was speaking about roulette, of course, but the wisdom of these words has much broader…
CREC Capital Markets Review – CHICAGO
May 14, 2013: The Chicago Real Estate Council hosted a panel of experts during a lunch meeting today to discuss the current state of commercial real estate industry capital markets. The panel was moderated by Dave Hendrickson of Jones Lang LaSalle, and…
BOTTOM FEEDERS – A Leading Economic Indicator?
Bottom Feeders – and Bottom Feeder Funds – Our New BFF? Bottom feeders have a distasteful reputation with some – but, truth be told, they are among the most reliable leading economic indicators of recovery for the commercial real estate industry. There…
ASSIGNMENTS OF RENTS – Lenders Beware!
“How can you have any pudding, if you don’t eat your meat?” Pink Floyd Assignments of Rents. Here’s a topic that doesn’t pop up in light conversation very often. Assignments of Rents. Virtually every commercial real estate financing includes…