Simply Commercial Real Estate

NYC’s Real Estate Milestones and California’s New Property Rules

In today's episode, we explore the landmark $1 billion NYC office sale by RXR and the listing of the iconic Chrysler Building. We also delve into California's new regulatory requirements impacting commercial property owners. Join us for insights into these significant developments in the real estate market.Sources:https://www.credaily.com/briefs/rxr-to-buy-590-madison-in-first-1b-nyc-office-deal-since-2022/https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/05/19/rxr-buying-590-madison-for-close-to-1-1b/https://nyc.urbanize.city/post/rxr-pay-1b-manhattan-towerhttps://traded.co/deals/new-york/office/sale/590-madison-avenue-6/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/rxr-strikes-first-1b-nyc-office-sale-since-2022/https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/cooper-union-marketing-ground-lease-chrysler-buildinghttps://crenews.com/2025/05/20/manhattans-chrysler-building-up-for-sale/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/chrysler-building-hits-the-market-as-cooper-union-aims-to-boost-income/https://www.costar.com/article/355771130/savills-tapped-to-sell-new-york-citys-iconic-chrysler-buildinghttps://www.costar.com/author/00000178-17e3-d65b-a1f9-b7efb8820000/andria-chenghttps://www.car.org/riskmanagement/qa/New-Laws/2025-New-Lawshttps://www.procopio.com/resource/2025-outlook-in-commercial-real-estatehttps://acecalifornialaw.com/how-to-navigate-commercial-zoning-changes/https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/05/15/governor-newsom-proclaims-small-business-month-2025/https://sbud.senate.ca.gov/media/3379

Iconic Chrysler Building Hits the Market Amid NYC Real Estate Shifts

In today's episode, we explore major developments in New York City's real estate scene, including RXR Realty's $1.1 billion acquisition of a Plaza District tower and the sale of the legendary Chrysler Building by Cooper Union. We also delve into Long Island's growing trend of mixed-use property investments. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant transactions and their implications for the future of the commercial real estate market.Sources:https://www.credaily.com/briefs/rxr-to-buy-590-madison-in-first-1b-nyc-office-deal-since-2022/https://www.globest.com/2025/05/20/rxr-makes-largest-new-york-acquisition-in-three-years-since-google/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/rxr-strikes-first-1b-nyc-office-sale-since-2022/https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/rxr-to-pay-1b-for-manhattan-tower/https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/05/19/rxr-buying-590-madison-for-close-to-1-1b/https://libn.com/2025/05/15/long-island-commercial-real-estate-deals-may-2025/https://hoodline.com/author/emily-white/page/1255/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ronald-reagan-road-in-davenport-florida-accidenthttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJoskSdhNOq/https://www.lilanduseandzoning.com/2025/05/19/from-vacancy-to-vibrancy-empire-state-developments-vision-for-long-island-housing/https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/Brewerton_NYF2_SIP.pdfhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJr1w2-RzHy/https://www.multihousingnews.com/new-york/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/chrysler-building-hits-the-market-as-cooper-union-aims-to-boost-income/https://www.costar.com/article/355771130/savills-tapped-to-sell-manhattans-iconic-chrysler-buildinghttps://www.instagram.com/commercial_observer/p/DJ11MG-TT8s/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4rs0NRYeD/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/paramount-group-sale-explored-amid-executive-turmoil/

Real Estate Markets in Flux: Lending Rebounds, Industrial Shifts, and Retail Struggles

In today's episode, we explore the dynamic changes in the U.S. real estate markets. Commercial real estate lending sees a significant rebound in early 2025, while the industrial sector shifts towards a tenant-favorable environment amid rising vacancy rates. Meanwhile, the retail real estate sector grapples with challenges as retailers vacate more space than they fill. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these trends and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.globest.com/2025/05/16/cre-lending-surges-42-in-first-quarter/https://www.housingwire.com/articles/q1-2025-earnings-mortgage-real-estate-companies/https://www.globest.com/2025/05/15/cre-bank-lending-growth-drops-to-11-year-trough/https://eyeonhousing.org/2025/05/residential-mortgages-experience-weaker-demand-in-first-quarter/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/cre-lending-surges-in-q1-2025-despite-market-uncertainty/https://www.cbre.com/insights/briefs/capital-watch-the-case-for-commercial-real-estate-amid-market-volatilityhttps://urbanland.uli.org/capital-markets-and-finance/may-economist-snapshot-tariffs-delays-and-rising-construction-costshttps://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/federal-reserve-powell-tariffs-2025-recession/https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/d285b8b3-2943-4442-93fa-e758c1d7beac/https://www.comerica.com/insights/economic-insights/monthly-outlook/may-2025-us-economic-outlook.htmlhttps://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/new-york-city-real-estate-news/commercial-real-estate-news-2025-commercial-real-estate-lending-data-cbre-2025-lending-momentum-index-cmbs-data-for-2025-james-millon-14445.phphttps://rejournals.com/commercial-real-estate-sales-on-the-rise-they-are-in-most-sectors/https://www.latimes.com/b2b/commercial-real-estate/story/socal-cre-market-report-q1-2025https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJwkrpIPvSS/https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/understanding-us-housing-market-2025-mortgage-rates-affordability-growth-trendshttps://www.cbre.com/insights/viewpoints/understanding-obsolete-retail-space-challenges-and-opportunitieshttps://www.globest.com/2025/05/19/retailers-focus-on-experience-to-draw-shoppers-back-to-stores/https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/2025/plante-moran-realpoint/industrial-real-estate-market-report-2025-q1https://www.ainvest.com/news/smartcentres-2025-distribution-beacon-stability-shifting-retail-landscape-2505/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/retail-hits-a-wall-as-store-closures-inflation-and-tariffs-stall-recovery/

Major Real Estate Moves: Macerich’s $340M Loan and Manhattan’s $205M Office Deal

In today's episode, we delve into significant real estate transactions reshaping the market. Macerich secures a $340 million mortgage for a Portland shopping mall, signaling confidence in retail real estate. Meanwhile, MKF Realty's $205 million acquisition of a Manhattan office property highlights renewed investor interest in prime urban office spaces. Plus, a $55 million refinancing deal for Shaw Park Plaza in St. Louis suggests a shift in lender attitudes towards suburban office properties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal deals and their implications for the commercial real estate landscape.Sources:https://crenews.com/2025/05/16/macerich-gets-340mln-loan-for-portland-ore-shopping-mall/https://news.theregistryps.com/macerich-secures-340mm-financing-for-washington-square-mall-in-tigard-as-part-of-portfolio-optimization/https://crenews.comhttps://news.theregistryps.com/despite-50-1mm-q1-net-loss-macerich-shows-signs-of-recovery-with-major-financing-deals/https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++FWP++++++++BMO+2025-C12+Mortgage++++++++++++++++++Filed+by:+BMO+Commercial+Mortgage+Securities+LLC/24809356.htmlhttps://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/mfk-realty-buying-vornados-512-west-22nd-street-205m/https://crenews.com/2025/05/15/mkf-realty-to-pay-205mln-for-manhattan-office/https://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2025/05/15/vornado-chelsea-manhattan-office-space-512-w-22nd.htmlhttps://www.bisnow.com/new-york/news/office/vornado-and-the-albanese-org-sell-chelsea-office-for-205m-129391https://crenews.com/2025/05/16/apartment-buildings-in-manhattans-union-square-sell-for-26mln/https://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/55m-refi-st-louis-missouri-office-building/https://traded.co/deals/missouri/office/loan/1-north-brentwood-boulevard/https://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/bank-montreal-35m-refi-williamsburg-brooklyn-multifamily/https://crenews.com/2025/05/16/goldman-barclays-lend-167mln-for-land-beneath-manhattans-32-old-slip-office/https://crenews.com

Real Estate Moves: Major Loans, New Funds, and NYC Sales

In today's episode, we explore significant developments in the real estate sector. Macerich secures a $340 million loan for a Portland shopping mall, while Brookfield launches a $16 billion fund targeting distressed properties. Additionally, Vornado Realty and Albanese Organization sell a Chelsea office building for $205 million. Join us as we delve into these stories and their implications for the market.Sources:https://crenews.com/2025/05/16/macerich-gets-340mln-loan-for-portland-ore-shopping-mall/https://crenews.comhttps://news.theregistryps.com/macerich-secures-340mm-financing-for-washington-square-mall-in-tigard-as-part-of-portfolio-optimization/https://crenews.com/2025/05/16/macerich-gets-340mln-loan-for-portland-ore-shopping-mall/https://investing.macerich.com/news-releases/news-release-details/macerich-reports-first-quarter-2025-resultshttps://news.theregistryps.com/despite-50-1mm-q1-net-loss-macerich-shows-signs-of-recovery-with-major-financing-deals/https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2852703/macerich-co-mac-reports-q1-2025-earnings-eps-of-020-misses-estimates-revenue-of-215m-falls-shorthttps://www.credaily.com/briefs/banks-drive-cre-lending-surge-in-q1-2025-despite-market-volatility/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJqFj76M9nD/https://www.altusgroup.com/research/cre-this-week/https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-321https://www.lightboxre.com/insight/avoid-the-cre-fomo-the-5-leading-news-stories-of-the-week-of-may-5th-9th/https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/05/16/vornado-selling-west-chelsea-office-building-for-200m/https://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/mfk-realty-buying-vornados-512-west-22nd-street-205m/https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/chelsea-office-property-sells-major-gain-premium-market-reboundshttps://traded.co/deals/new-york/office/sale/512-west-22nd-street-1/https://crenews.com/2025/05/15/mkf-realty-to-pay-205mln-for-manhattan-office/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJmsmMpvYWy/https://www.jll.com/en-us/guides/retail-resilience-us-investment-market-surges-in-q1-2025https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/16/3083250/0/en/The-2025-Christie-s-International-Real-Estate-Summit-Brought-Luxury-Broker-Owners-and-Agents-Together-to-Network-and-Learn-From-Some-of-the-World-s-Top-Thought-Leaders.htmlhttps://therealdeal.comhttps://www.costar.com/search?topic=9&country=USA

Real Estate Lending Surges and Atlanta’s Urban Revival

Explore the sharp rebound in U.S. commercial real estate lending, with banks leading the charge in non-agency lending. Discover how this resurgence is impacting loan terms and investor access to capital. Plus, delve into Live Nation's ambitious plans for a new venue in Atlanta's Centennial Yards, a $5 billion project set to transform the downtown area into a vibrant sports and entertainment district. Join us for insights into these significant developments and their potential implications for the future.Sources:https://www.globest.com/2025/05/15/cre-bank-lending-growth-drops-to-11-year-trough/https://yieldpro.com/2025/05/cbre-reports-cre-investment-up-14-percent-in-q1/https://www.cbre.com/press-releases/commercial-real-estate-lending-activity-increases-in-q1-2025https://www.credaily.com/briefs/banks-drive-cre-lending-surge-in-q1-2025-despite-market-volatility/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/cre-lending-surges-in-q1-2025-despite-market-uncertainty/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/banks-drive-cre-lending-surge-in-q1-2025-despite-market-volatility/https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/articles/2025/5/us-banks-hoard-cash-amid-slow-loan-growth-in-q1-88911444https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/cre-lending-surges-in-q1-2025-despite-market-uncertainty/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJmRSDiNwCt/https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/new-york-city-real-estate-news/commercial-real-estate-news-2025-commercial-real-estate-lending-data-cbre-2025-lending-momentum-index-cmbs-data-for-2025-james-millon-14445.phphttps://www.credaily.com/newsletters/live-nation-taps-into-atlantas-5b-downtown-comeback/https://propmodo.com/live-nation-venue-to-anchor-5-billion-atlanta-revival-plan/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/centennial-yards-development-lands-live-nation-deal/https://rebusinessonline.com/live-nation-to-lease-5300-seat-music-venue-at-5b-centennial-yards-project-in-downtown-atlanta/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJo6rXTNpVU/

Real Estate Shake-Up: Brookfield’s $16B Fund, JPMorgan’s Property Swap, and Dallas Acquisition

In today's episode, we delve into major developments in the real estate sector. Brookfield Asset Management raises a staggering $16 billion for a distressed real estate fund, aiming to capitalize on market dislocations. JPMorgan makes a strategic property swap with Carr Properties, signaling a shift in investment strategy. Meanwhile, Partners Capital acquires a prime shopping center in Dallas, reflecting confidence in the retail market. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant transactions and their implications for the commercial real estate landscape.Sources:https://bam.brookfield.comhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJcGQXQyA3A/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/operating-costs-2025-trends-driving-hotel-profit-margins-down/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJqFj76M9nD/https://therealdeal.com/national/2025/05/12/silicon-valley-investor-sues-brookfield-for-fraud/https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/office/longtime-office-developer-carr-properties-shedding-assets-as-major-investor-exits-129333https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/05/13/carr-properties-jp-morgan-alony-hetz-dc-office.htmlhttps://crenews.comhttps://crenews.com/category/regional-digests/https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/ACTION-Org-Sign-On-Letter-2025-FINAL.pdfhttps://www.commercialsearch.com/news/cim-group-sells-dallas-mixed-use-center/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514690345/en/CIM-Group-Sells-Turtle-Creek-Village-Mixed-Use-Office-and-Retail-Center-in-Dallashttps://shoppingcenterbusiness.com/kite-realty-gic-acquire-retail-component-of-legacy-west-in-metro-dallas-for-785-million/https://partnersrealestate.com/media-center/press-releases/partners-capital-acquires-kessler-hills-shopping-center/https://www.hr-reit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final-Q1-2025-Report-Cover.pdf

Multifamily Housing: Caution Amidst Strong Demand

Explore the paradox in the U.S. multifamily housing market as builder confidence declines despite high occupancy rates. We delve into the challenges facing developers, including rising costs and regulatory hurdles, and discuss potential impacts on renters and homebuyers in the coming years.Sources:https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/05/multifamily-developer-confidence-falls-in-first-quarterhttps://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/atlanta-real-estate-news/commercial-real-estate-news-multifamily-housing-market-data-for-2025-multifamily-market-survey-by-the-national-association-of-home-builders-may-2025-d-14442.phphttps://eyeonhousing.org/2025/05/multifamily-developer-confidence-falls-in-the-first-quarter/https://yieldpro.com/2025/05/multifamily-builder-confidence-slightly-lower-in-q1/https://wrenews.com/builder-confidence-in-multifamily-market-down-in-q1/

Real Estate Shifts: Brookfield’s Record Fund and San Francisco’s Office Market Rebound

In today's episode, we explore Brookfield Asset Management's unprecedented $16 billion fund for distressed real estate, highlighting a surge in investor interest. We also delve into San Francisco's office market, where a significant property sale marks a potential recovery. Plus, we examine Los Angeles' commercial real estate landscape, focusing on industrial investments and the evolving office space demands. Join us for these insights and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.credaily.com/briefs/distressed-properties-drive-brookfield-to-record-16b-fundraise/https://eliteagent.com/brookfield-raises-16b-distressed-real-estate-2025/https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/brookfield-asset-management-brings-real-estate-fund-to-16b/https://www.credaily.com/newsletters/brookfield-raises-16b-for-distressed-real-estate-fund/https://www.mingtiandi.com/real-estate/crelist/brookfield-raises-6b-for-distressed-fund-and-more-asia-real-estate-headlines/https://crenews.com/2025/05/13/san-francisco-office-sells-for-10-56mln-resolves-long-troubled-43-6mln-loan/https://crenews.com/2025/05/13/approaching-maturity-prompts-big-cmbs-loan-on-government-leased-portfolio-to-transfer-to-special-servicing/https://mitechnews.comhttps://app.joinrise.co/jobs/comcast-assistant-store-manager-m010https://crenews.comhttps://www.sfblocks.com/blog/market-update-may-2025https://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/globalhttps://wolfcre.com/office-market-booms-due-to-soft-labor-market/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmh__kKl7Y/https://www.cbre.com/insights/reports/2025-retail-rent-dynamicshttps://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/globalhttps://samsrealestateclub.com/event/may-real-estate-club-meeting-live-online-2025/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/tariff-uncertainty-disrupts-industrial-real-estate-expansion/https://www.lightboxre.com/insight/episode-45-market-rebound-too-much-too-fast-trade-hopes-rise-cre-activity-up-fed-holds-back/https://rebusinessonline.com/creative-workspaces-reshape-los-angeles-office-market/

Nashville’s Office Market Turmoil and Global Leasing Recovery

Explore the turbulence in Nashville's office market with plummeting property values and rising vacancy rates, and how it contrasts with the global recovery in office leasing. Discover the implications of a proposed tax hike on Nashville's economy and the strategic responses of occupiers to limited office space supply. Plus, delve into the growth of the industrial real estate sector driven by e-commerce and manufacturing reshoring. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.savills.us/research_articles/256536/376507-0https://wolfcre.com/may-2025-economic-outlook/https://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/globalhttps://wolfcre.com/office-market-booms-due-to-soft-labor-market/https://www.lightboxre.com/insight/avoid-the-cre-fomo-the-5-leading-news-stories-of-the-week-of-may-5th-9th/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/office-market-decline-reshapes-downtown-nashville-real-estate/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/industrial-vacancy-trends-signal-market-stabilization-in-2025/https://www.yardimatrix.com/blog/us-office-market-outlook/https://www.savills.us/insight-and-opinion/research.aspx?rc=United-States&p=&t=&f=date&q=&page=1https://rebusinessonline.com/category/market-reports/southeast-market-reports/https://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/globalhttps://www.jll.com.hk/en/trends-and-insights/research/global/gmp/officehttps://www.globest.com/2025/05/09/jll-sees-office-leasing-surge-as-market-recovery-gains-momentum/https://www.joneslanglasalle.com.cn/en/trends-and-insights/research/global/gmphttps://www.cbcworldwide.com/blog/u-s-office-market-q1-2025-leasing-surges-but-vacancy-still-loomshttps://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/globalhttps://www.yardimatrix.com/blog/us-industrial-market-outlook/https://wolfcre.com/may-2025-economic-outlook/https://www.colliers.com/en/countries/united-states/commercial-real-estate-researchhttps://middlefield.com/may-2025-market-commentary/