There I was on a property tour with a landlord, my boss and my client. Unbeknownst to me my client comes up with about $75,000 of new tenant improvements. The landlord says that’s easy they will amortize it into the rent as long as they can get 6.25% interest. The client then looks over at..

Is it possible that CRE CDOs are showing stability and inching toward recovery?  Yes, according to Fitch Ratings.  After nearly three years, the global ratings firm has started to receive more inquiries about new CRE CDOs.  B-notes, mezzanine loans, REIT debt, and seasoned multi and single borrower CMBS bonds have contributed to the broad range of..

Part 1.  The Usage Clause   In a typical lease negotiation, the parties, the attorneys, and the brokers often focus only on the key financial aspects within the lease document.  Watch out!  There are subtle and seemingly innocuous clauses that can cost the tenant a pretty penny long after the lease has been signed.  Stay..