Justin Ho
Marketplace reporter who explained commercial real estate challenges since the pandemic and how banks and owners are managing elevated vacancy and loan maturities.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 7min
What's with the quiet over commercial real estate lending?
Justin Ho, a Marketplace reporter specializing in commercial real estate and regional banking, dives into the impact of the pandemic on office attendance and lending trends. He reveals how big banks remain silent on commercial real estate risks, while regional banks feel the pressure. Ho discusses strategies lenders are using to assist struggling office owners, like loan extensions and concessions. Notably, he highlights that stress in commercial real estate is particularly evident in smaller cities and lower-income communities.
Oct 30, 2025 • 25min
The case of the missing GDP report
Daniel Ackerman, a Marketplace reporter, delves into the implications of missing GDP data and the positive growth estimates from private sectors and Fed models. Megan McCarty Carino shares insights on modern TVs and the motion issues affecting cinematic experiences. Justin Ho discusses the challenges in commercial real estate amid the pandemic’s aftermath, while Natasha Dangoor unveils the rising trend of premium bottled waters in restaurants, highlighting why diners are increasingly opting for these over traditional beverages.
