They cite several factors for the dip in the volume of originations, including
deteriorating real estate fundamentals, a slow sales transaction environment and the lack of terrorism insurance.
Deteriorating real estate fundamentals across several property types, particularly in the office sector, coupled with a lack of a federal backstop for terrorism insurance have put a halt on deal making.
Although it's too early to call a solid bottom to the stock market, real estate experts and analysts generally agree that in the near term REIT shares are going to be fighting headwinds due to
deteriorating real estate fundamentals and waning investor enthusiasm.
Not exact matches
«What is interesting to note is that
real estate fundamentals remain soft, although it appears as though operating conditions are no longer
deteriorating,» Sakwa wrote in his third - quarter REIT recap.
So far, he says, the
deteriorating fundamentals have not been an impediment to private capital sources, which are still aggressively chasing
real estate.
While Reis is still finalizing its 2009 forecast, Calanog strongly hints that
real estate fundamentals will continue to
deteriorate.