On the road with Metallica
I have been looking forward to this week for months. Metallica is finishing up their North American Tour in support […]
OBAMA!
Attending the inauguration of our 44th President made me feel inspired and hopeful. My wife and I went as guests
CMSA Investor Conference: Parting thoughts
This year’s CMSA conference was a lot less depressing than I expected. Not because there’s any sense that the market
Notes from the CMSA Investor Conference: IRP X
The Exposure Draft of IRP 6 (called “IRP X”) has been released. It contains essentially the same content as IRP
Notes from the CMSA Investor Conference: Investor Forum
The much anticipated investor forum was a bit disappointing. I agreed with almost everything they said, and I liked the
Jim Flaherty named to MISMO Commercial Governance Committee
Great news: I’ve been voted to serve on the MISMO Commercial Governance Committee for 2009 and 2010. Thanks to everyone who
Rent roll data: You might not want to hear it, but we all need it
When we talk about improving “Transparency” in CMBS, what are we talking about? To me, it is the rent roll.
Four Actions to Help Fix the CMBS Industry
The best things about conferences are the unexpected and unplanned meetings. Last night at the CMSA/MBA Capital Markets Conference in
Commercial Real Estate Values to Decline by 30% to 50%
I have seen that headline a few times, but I never really believed it. I do now.
Internet at 35,000 feet!
I am on a plane to New York for several meetings and to attend the CMSA/MBA Capital Markets Conference in
