All articles by Stephanie Schwartz-Driver – Page 5

  • Magazine

    Down but not out

    March 2009 (Magazine)

    Despite grim news in the US retail sector, all is not doom and gloom for investors. There are bargains to be had and innovative retailers are still identifying development potential. Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • Coming of age
    Magazine

    Coming of age

    October 2008 (Magazine)

    Good news abounds in South America where widespread reform has borne results, with four of the continent’s major markets now investment grade. However, political and economic risks are significant, as Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • The great resi rebound
    Magazine

    The great resi rebound

    September 2008 (Magazine)

    Residential REITs are the subject of much institutional investor interest – indeed some pension funds are increasing their positions, as Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • News

    Real estate execs express doom and gloom

    2008-08-14T18:04:00Z

    UNITED STATES - Leaders in commercial real estate for the office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily sectors are facing an increasingly gloomy outlook, according to a survey conducted by the Real Estate Roundtable.

  • Magazine

    Make the distinction

    August 2008 (Magazine)

    The prognosis for US office is not good but it is not as bad as during previous downturns. What is worrying is that foreign investors are allowing the reports of the US housing market to colour their view of other sectors, including office.

  • Home truths
    Magazine

    Home truths

    June 2008 (Magazine)

    A record attendance at PREA’s spring conference focused on the current industry woes at home, as well as opportunities in emerging markets.

  • Make hay while the sun shines
    Magazine

    Make hay while the sun shines

    June 2008 (Magazine)

    US opportunistic funds have the potential to thrive under current market conditions – provided managers act prudently. Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • News

    PREA delegates call the real estate recession

    2008-03-31T17:10:00Z

    GLOBAL - It will take around 18 months for capital markets in commercial real estate to return to normal – that was the consensus among the more than 700 delegates attending the PREA Spring Conference in Boston last week.

  • Good time to have a balance sheet
    Magazine

    Good time to have a balance sheet

    March 2008 (Magazine)

    Sponsors used to be able to pick and choose their lenders but the last few months have seen the tables turned. Stephanie Schwartz Driver reports on developments in the US

  • Caught up in the hype
    Magazine

    Caught up in the hype

    March 2008 (Magazine)

    If residential mortgages have been problematic, the same must apply to commercial. Right? Wrong. The outlook is brighter than you might think. Stephanie Schwartz Driver reports

  • Opportunity in adversity
    Magazine

    Opportunity in adversity

    February 2008 (Magazine)

    Transaction volume is down sharply but investor interest remains, with both a flight to quality and activity in distressed deals. Meanwhile the threat of recession looms large, Stephanie Schwartz-Driver finds

  • Capitol choice
    Magazine

    Capitol choice

    September 2007 (Magazine)

    2007 is set to be a record year for Washington DC, and with continuing high levels of government investment the outlook is bright, as Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • Magazine

    Volatility aversion

    September 2007 (Magazine)

    In spite of their many advantages, REITs have never been big among US pension funds as Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports

  • News

    PREA conference report

    2006-10-30T00:00:00Z

    US real estate is riding the crest of the wave now – the question is, for how long? This was the conclusion of speakers and delegates at the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) annual plan sponsor real estate conference held in Washington DC...