Exploring the surprising resilience in commercial real estate market, driven by lenders and borrowers amending loans. Discussing the challenges of mounting a durable recovery and the implications of extended loan maturities. Insights on fluctuating office sector valuations and strategies for managing upcoming loan maturities.
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Lenders and borrowers amend loans to sustain commercial real estate, signaling surprising market resilience.
Rethinking urban landscapes and repurposing underutilized commercial properties offer opportunities for sustainable development.
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Financial Services Deciding Between Build and Buy for Gen AI and the Tax Function
Financial services firms are in a dilemma between building and buying for Gen AI and the tax function. The main question for clients revolves around the decision to build tax models internally or opt for third-party providers with established investments. Technology budgets are under strain, and upskilling costs add complexity. The challenge lies in finding tax talent in the competitive marketplace.
Commercial Real Estate Trends and Market Dynamics
The commercial real estate market displays nuances across different segments such as office, multifamily, and retail. While prime offices in cities like New York City flourish, there's still a prevalent issue of empty office space in many buildings. Uncertainty looms over the utilization of these spaces amidst changing work dynamics and urban concerns. The market faces a lack of clarity on repurposing underutilized office buildings.
Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Amid Changing City Dynamics
The current phase presents a unique opportunity for public and private stakeholders to redefine urban landscapes by revitalizing underused commercial properties. Rethinking city spaces to incorporate live-work-play environments could transform once dormant areas into vibrant hubs. Collaborative efforts to redesign city structures could pave the way for innovative city planning strategies and sustainable urban development.
Last year, we spoke with Rich Hill, head of real estate strategy and research at Cohen & Steers, about where stress was building in the $20 trillion market for commercial real estate. Fast forward to today and the doomsday scenario in commercial real estate just hasn't played out like a lot of people thought it would. Defaults have increased, but they aren't disastrous. And some measures of CRE have even been rallying in recent months. So what's driving this surprising resilience? Hill sees it as a 'prisoner's dilemma' where lenders and borrowers have agreed to amend and extend loans in order to both benefit and buy some time. But how long can that continue? And what does the CRE market need to see in order to mount a durable recovery?