Posts tagged finance
Unprecedented Global Government Intervention
Aug 6th
In his latest white paper, “Unprecedented Global Government Intervention,” NAI Global Chief Economist, Dr. Peter Linneman, discusses the dangers and pitfalls of an extraordinary wave of global government intervention taking place in capital markets. Citing historical examples, he demonstrates intervention only prolongs periods of stagnation and uncertainty. “In all, government activity is now deterring the very investment it was hoping to spur.”
As we enter the third quarter of 2012, we are seeing the pattern of unprecedented government intervention continue. Governments around the world are using the powerful tools at their disposal; spending, regulations, fiscal policy, and taxes to interfere with the free market in hope of sparking economic recovery. The result is that instead of recovery, we are experiencing further distress as the Euro crisis intensifies and even Brazil and China’s economies slow.
Buyer Qualification and Bidding Process
Apr 28th
Most sellers and brokers use a marketing process that contains a specific “Call for Offers” date upon which initial bids are due. The goal of this effort is to stage follow-up e-mails and calls to encourage all offers to be received at the same time. This creates a sense of urgency and allows for psychological leveraging. I personally, like to provide a sample letter of intent so that all offers are presented in the same format.
The Integration of Debt and Equity Brokerage – the Holy Grail
Apr 27th
The ideal real estate investment broker needs to be equipped with all of the tools necessary to provide the client with a complete solution to his real estate capital needs.
However, achieving that ideal has been elusive because there is an inherent conflict between debt and equity brokers. Simply said, the equity broker is programmed to seek a sale of the asset from the client while the debt broker would rather that the client refinances that very same asset. What is lacking here is a protocol that is in the best interest of the client which is identified before the debt and equity brokers begin selling their services. More >
Greg Schecher Joins NAI Global as Senior Vice President, Finance
Apr 22nd
NAI Global, the world’s premier global network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate services providers worldwide, today announced Greg Schecher has joined its Capital Markets group as Senior Vice President, Finance.
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NAI Bluestone Real Estate Capital Raises $9.5M in Financing for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of the Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia, PA
Jan 11th
NAI Bluestone Real Estate Capital has successfully raised $9.5 million in debt and equity financing for the acquisition and redevelopment of the Temple Northeastern Hospital, a 280,000 SF health care facility located in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, PA. NAI Bluestone acted as both advisor and principal on behalf of a Philadelphia based partnership. The partnership recently closed on the acquisition and will convert the property into a Class A hospital and multi-tenant medical office facility anchored by Temple University Health Systems. Bluestone secured the financing from a private New York City based investor and through its subsidiary, Bluestone Healthcare Capital, provided credit enhancement for the partnership’s lender. More >
