Costar held a dynamic online webinar regarding the “Mid-Year Retail Report” which covered an economic update along with a report on the fundamentals of real estate in the retail sector. I think you might find some of this information helpful in your investment decisions over the remainder of 2011. Before you dive into the summary below and the report link, I would like to leave you with one question resonating in my head right now…..

When there is so much uncertainty in the government spending, unpredictability in the stock market yield, record high profits in corporations, and strong cash reserves held by “credit” retailers…… Why would you NOT put faith in fundamentally strong retail investments?

Have a wonderful weekend.

Link to Report: http://bit.ly/MidYearCostartRetail2010

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Retailers sitting on 7% cash reserves. Average historical reserves 4%-5%. Retailers are “sitting on cash”.

Stock market decline expected to affect consumer spending, but, not dramatically

Government debt crisis slowing growth and expansion

Overall, absorption of space is positive

“Borders” store closings expected to have negative impact on absorption

Mentioned chatter among the industry the “10yr US Treasury is artificially low”

Low construction and increasing absorption indicate rent increases could be on the horizon

Can lenders handle the tidal wave of maturing loans? see pg 34. Wow.

Cap rates average 500 basis points above 10yr treasuries

$19,400,000,000 in retail transactions Q1 and Q2 2011

Lenders focused on “Core Assets”

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The launch was a great success

Thank you all for atteding the event today.  Brokers drove from as far as McAllen, TX to join us in the launch of Deal Swap. The transaction volume discussed exceeded $30,000,000 which included some very interesting off market opportunities. Most of the opportunities consisted of brokers representing buyers looking for properties.  In fact, the networking was so successful many of the brokers forgot to leave the social media data sheets for the online opportunity exposure.  I will be sure to reach out to the brokers who attended and provide them with an access key to post their opportunities over the next 10 days.  So, if you missed us, stay tuned….  We will be posting deals over the next 10 days.  I would like to give special thanks to David Tandy for the amazing presentation, Gracy Title for the venue, Central Texas CCIM Chapter for the support, and all of the people who helped this event be such a success. 

The next Deal Swap will be during the ICSC convention.  Be sure to subscribe to your Deal Swap special interest blogs, RSS Feeds, Email Subscription, or if you want all of the deals…….. follow us on Twitter. Remember, this is FREE!  Please spread the word to your brokerage community.   Email me if you need help with setting up your subscription. Let’s come together and close some deals!

Nick Nelson
Nick@hyperionteam.com

4 May, 2011 14:43

I have the exclusive listing on a 124 Room Howard Johnson O’Cairns Inn and Suites in Sacramento area at 4420 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin CA.

Replacement Cost: $12,400,000

Stabilized Price: $10,400,000

Distressed Notice of Default price: $6,999,000

Lou Lollio KW Commercial

310 293-9860

CCIM DEAL SWAP- Premiere in Austin, Texas on May 4th

INTRODUCTION

What is Deal Swap?

Deal Swap is an interactive deal making session to simultaneously combine intimate networking opportunities for CCIM members with the power of social media.  Brokers will be able to exchange opportunities “live” with two captive audiences.  The first audience will be CCIM members in the meeting.  The next audience is the social network.  Staff will push opportunities over networks like Linked In, Twitter, and Word Press “live” while the broker is explaining their needs.  Brokers can elect not to solicit info across the social network.  Attendees of the meeting are not required to present.  The key to an effective “Deal Swap” is the focus on industry specialization like Retail, Office, Multifamily, and Industrial assets.

 

Why is Social Media Important?

Our world is growing smaller and smaller every day.  The next generation communicates through a melting pot of digital platforms and interactive media.  The CCIM Institute is always creating innovative tools to combine networking and technology.  Promoting the CCIM Institute across social networks could attract new opportunities and relationships to grow businesses.  Participate in the SWAP online or in person.

 

How will Deal Swap work?

The event will begin with registration.  Participants will receive a number and elect which social platforms to participate. A brief introduction will describe the process.  Next, we will break out into two deal making sessions.  The first event will focus on multifamily and retail specialization.  Each participant will have 2 minutes to describe the investment or tenant needs as well as any new listing opportunities. Staff will push the opportunities over the elected social networks.  Below are the criteria guidelines.

 

ASSET CRITERIA

Individual or Portfolio Assets

Location: Local, Regional, or National

Status: Existing or Proposed

Asset Type:

Multifamily: Minimum 50 Units (preferred 100+ units)

Retail:         Acquisition: Minimum Price $3,000,000

Lease: Minimum 5,000SF

 

Equity to be Deployed within 180 days

Development and Partnership Opportunities