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Commercial real estate
Why many banks are preparing for an uptick of bad loans
by
Justin Ho
Oct 14, 2024
Throughout the last year, a lot of big banks have been stocking away more cash to cover bad loans. But even though banks are concerned about the broader economy, they're still trying to make loans where they can.
When it comes to office space, some firms find better is better — but bigger is not
Jul 31, 2024
As workers settle into hybrid work routines, some employers are upgrading to nicer spaces with a smaller footprint.
Coworking spaces are trying to put a new lease on the WeWork business model
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 5, 2024
A former church. A motorcycle repair garage. Some coworking space companies are eschewing the WeWork business model and are opting for a more local approach.
Construction spending slowed in April, continuing this year's trend
Jun 3, 2024
The construction flatline stems from interest rate hikes — new projects are less affordable, and that's starting to affect builders.
Smaller banks reveal ripple effects of commercial real estate woes
Apr 18, 2024
Some types of CRE are hurting more than others. A steep downturn could cause pain to regional banks as well as property owners.
Movie theaters aren't going anywhere, and it's partially due to their weird architecture
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 17, 2024
With sloping, concrete floors and huge, windowless rooms, movie theaters are not the easiest properties to convert.
Commercial construction has hit a brick wall. Why?
Mar 13, 2024
Factors like high interest rates, tight credit and workers continuing to work from home are all hitting commercial construction demand.
For public good, not for profit.
How worried should we be about regional banks and commercial real estate?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Feb 22, 2024
A report from Moody’s Analytics finds there's trouble ahead, but it's more nuanced than a banking collapse due to empty offices.
Vacant office buildings create a tax revenue problem for cities
Feb 16, 2024
Take Boston. Over the next five years, that city could face a tax revenue shortfall to the tune of $1.2 to $1.5 billion, according to a new study from the Boston Policy Institute.
Foreign investors are cooling on U.S. commercial real estate
Feb 9, 2024
Some of the drop is due to high interest rates and economic problems back home. Office buildings continue a slow burn, one expert says.