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With ongoing COVID-19 events affecting millions of Americans, unprecedented circumstances are following. So far, 16 million Americans have filed for unemployment, and 93 percent of the population has been mandated to shelter-in-place, affecting the 40 million renters in the United States. The multifamily industry is playing a large role by seeking federal relief for both […]

In recent years, shopping centers have combatted waned foot traffic and vacancies due to changing consumer shopping habits. Now, shopping centers are being forced to contend with another unwelcomed factor—COVID-19. Although the pandemic has already hit struggling retailers, some shopping centers are doing better than others, especially if they include a grocery store. As we […]

Last week the IRS issued guidance providing tax relief under the CARES Act for taxpayers with net operating losses. COVID Relief for taxpayers claiming NOLs Revenue Procedure 2020-24 (PDF) provides guidance to taxpayers with net operating losses that are carried back under the CARES Act by providing procedures for: waiving the carryback period in the case […]

On April 9th, The Federal Reserve announced they will provide an additional $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will add additional assistance to households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what was stated in […]

Last month, the IRS announced that the tax payment deadline was extended to July 15, 2020. On April 9th, the IRS released more guidance, Notice 2020-23, expanding on relief for additional returns, tax payments, and other actions for taxpayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The extensions now apply to all taxpayers that have a filing […]

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, the industrial market and economy was strong. The industrial transaction market boosted positive momentum, demand outweighed supply, and vacancy rates were at the lowest levels. Overall transaction activity had been up 18 percent from the peak of the last cycle, but COVID-19 presents a new kind of disruption to the […]

On March 27th, 2020 President Trump signed into law a historic $2 trillion stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This stimulus package will help jolt the sudden stop we’ve seen in economic activity in the U.S., reduce the risk of a larger decline in employment, and aid in a post-virus […]

Through most of the U.S. economic expansion, the apartment sector has been a favored asset class. Investors were excited about renter growth and millennial increases in urban locations, and as a result, investment in mid to high-rise properties surged. However, before the fears of the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the apartment deal activity in February […]

With COVID-19 presenting some new challenges to the evolving retail industry; Shopping centers, restaurants, grocers, and other retailers are taking action to prevent the spread of the outbreak. These actions include temporarily closing, adjusting store hours, offering curbside pick-up, and encouraging online shopping. Many CRE experts have shared their concerns to business flow and progress […]