All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Real Estate Investment

Affordable hounsing projects India

November 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Affordable housing takes wing as micro-finance cos step in | economictimes.indiatimes.com

The affordable housing in India is maybe the largest globally. Government projects, HUDCO, or private sector, OMAXE, failed to deliver the promise for affordable mass housing. Great opportunity for builders offers from $3 to 7.000 dollars. A major social issue. Indian market for affordable housing demand will remain high and a great opportunity will prevail. Banks financing is becoming available, but not enough.

Excess money is on the sidelines for commercial real estate

November 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:A sector too tough to save | online.wsj.com

Gamblers might loose if they bet on a major CRE crash.1.) The estimated total value of CRE in the US is $6TR. Total debt is $3.5TR. That LTV of less than 60% is not overleveraged, as was residential.2.) Loan modifications are now favored by recent IRS and Fed rules changes.3.) REITS are sitting on $BB of cash to buy up everything at a 6% to 8% return, and are buying everything that comes up.4.) Hedge funds will continue to promote the "CRE crash is coming" scenario, but it won't happen.

Steve BottfeldPrincipalMarketing Solutions

A Happy Thanksgiving for Las Vegas

November 18, 2009

Analysis of:NEVADA ECONOMY: State showing some life at last | www.lvrj.com

 This year, October data could make Thanksgiving a happy holiday for Las Vegas real estate professionals. 

Current Construction Activities in FL

November 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Building Boom for Orlando Resorts | www.floridatrend.com

This article reports an example of "wise" investing during rough economic time in Florida. It is interesting to note, "building during a recession actually had its advantages."

Argentina Real Estate: Caveat Emptor

November 12, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Argentina Real Estate: Still Holding Up | www.nuwireinvestor.com

This article is a “not-so-subtle” pitch to small investors to look into Argentine real estate as an attractive investment alternative.The article  fails to point out several, market, political and economic trends that, undoubtedly, increase the risk for this proposed investment.

German Investment Firms buying US properties at Discounted Prices

October 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:German Firms Scour U.S. for Deals | online.wsj.com

Deka an asset manager for German banks operates the country’s largest of open-ended property funds of around $28.24 B in property assets. In September, Deka bought a 12-story building in Washington, D.C., for $208 m at the top end of prime office space in the capital. Other German buyers of U.S. property included the insurance company Allianz SE which purchased a 50% stake in Boston’s Once Beacon Square from Beacon Capital Partners in a deal that is valued the building at $508 million.

Kenneth EganBroker and RealtorRe/Max All Cities Realty

Good Insight Here

October 29, 2009

Analysis of:Uncle Sam Adds 5% to Prices of Homes, Goldman Says | blogs.wsj.com

Government intervention eliminates the "Free-Market" concept.This is politics as usual...kicking the can down the road.Pres. Obama is not bringing about change(I am not against him).Cash for clunkers applied to home purchase will not fix the problem.

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju

State of Real Estate

October 23, 2009

Analysis of:In India, Property Stocks Act Like Tech | online.wsj.com

Customs and Practice define the rules of Real estate.Real estate is/has been real business since the Jurassic Age but Tech is recent.

Kenneth LeonardPrincipalLeonard Associates

If Borders Can't Make It Here, They Can't Make It Anywhere

October 14, 2009

Analysis of:Borders Renews Lease At 830 North Michigan Ave. | www.chicagorealestatedaily.com

Borders flagship Chicago store has long been rumored to be in trouble and not likely to exercise its' renewal option. It now has renewed but only for one year.

Kenneth EganBroker and RealtorRe/Max All Cities Realty

Market Inertia caused by Capital Unavailability

October 13, 2009

Analysis of:Experts Probe Capital, Distressed Assets Outlook | www.globest.com

Banks are still not performing.Capital needs to flow more freelyMarkets will continue to depress

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