A Bright Outlook for Capital Markets

Posted on December 7, 2018

By Brielle Scott

Where are capital markets now, and where are we headed next?

At CRE.Converge 2018, experts engaged in a candid conversation about what they’re seeing in CRE investment, and shared their insights, strategies and predictions for the market. Moderator James Cassidy, executive managing director with Newmark Knight Frank, led the discussion.

The first question: What keeps you up at night in terms of investing in the current environment?

Marc Deluca, regional president with KBS Realty Advisors, brought up interest rates. “Rising interest rates have had a huge impact over last 45 days. I’ve seen spreads move 100 basis points.” The Federal Reserve has said, “basically that they’re not sure when they’re going to back off,” he added. On the other side, Deluca said corporate balance sheets are the best they’ve looked, and low unemployment is another positive.

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