Navigating Distress in Commercial Real Estate

This chapter examines the challenges currently facing the commercial real estate market, particularly due to rising costs, regulatory restrictions, and changing demand patterns. It discusses how banks are managing distressed loans, including offering borrower modifications, and how broader financial dynamics are affecting regional banks amidst declining asset values. The chapter further explores innovative solutions for repurposing underutilized office spaces and the impact of current conditions on local economies and the investment landscape.