Target crushes estimates as retailer uses new shopper habits to gain market share
Target said its third-quarter net income rose to $1.01 billion, or $2.01 per share, from $714 million, or $1.39 per share, a year earlier. Excluding items, Target earned $2.79 per share, considerably more than the $1.60 per share expected by analysts.
Walmart unveils new store design with self-checkout kiosks, contactless options rolling out to Supercenters
Walmart unveiled a reimagined store design Wednesday rolling out to 200 locations this fiscal year, which ends in early 2021, and 1,000 by next fiscal year that officials said will create a “seamless” omni shopping experience with more self-checkout kiosks and contactless payment options.
Despite Best Efforts, a Surge of Distressed Assets Is Coming to CRE
A flood of distressed assets is headed for the market. There has been some debate about the future market for distressed assets as a result of the pandemic. Some experts have argued that better underwriting will help property owners hold on to properties through the pandemic. However, as the public health crisis wears on, property […]
Which are the most important commercial real estate return metrics? How can you calculate them?
If you’re investing in real estate, then knowing how to calculate the commercial real estate return metrics is extremely important. That being said, it can be very challenging to figure out what metrics are important and which ones are less relevant for your own situation. With that in mind, here are some of the metrics […]
Inside the Latest Safeway Location
The brand new, 60,000-square-foot supermarket features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese
Private Equity Real Estate risks you need to take into consideration before investing
Private Equity Real Estate investing sounds like a great idea, but just like any other investment opportunity it comes with its fair share of risks. Normally, the higher the risk is, the higher the reward potential you can get in the long run. Here you have a list with some common risks related to Private […]
STR: US hotel results for week ending 4 July
U.S. hotel occupancy fell 30.2% to 45.6% during the week ending 4 July. ADR dipped 20.9% to $101.36 and RevPAR decreased 44.8% to $46.21. Occupancy had risen in week-to-week comparisons for 11 straight weeks since mid-April.
Real estate investment as a part of your retirement plan
It’s very important to invest in assets as you prepare for retirement. In fact, investing is one of the best ways to have your own retirement plan. The challenge comes from figuring out what exactly you should invest in. For a lot of people, real estate investing sounds like the best thing because real estate […]
Mall and Hotel Loans Are Blowing up Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
The delinquency rate for Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) spiked by 317 basis points to 10.3% in June, after having spiked by 481 basis points in May, which had been the largest month-to-month spike in the data going back to 2009, according to Trepp, which tracks securitized mortgages for institutional clients.
How will Commercial Investment Opportunities Pan Out after Coronavirus Pandemic?
The real estate market is a volatile and highly competitive industry, and regardless of financial turbulence and economic turmoil, there are always investment opportunities for savvy investors. The Coronavirus outbreak has triggered and economic slowdown across the world, but real estate experts remain positive about hunting down commercial investment opportunities resulting from the ongoing pandemic. […]