Simon’s and Brookfield’s investments in bankrupt tenants are relatively small. But the deals can give them critical control of the real estate involved.

The low rate environment continues to make it a good time to refinance apartment properties, assuming you can find a lender willing to cut a deal.

Uncertainty is contributing to considerable challenges in underwriting future income streams and accurately assessing property values and pricing.

Medical office owners and investors have a huge motive to prove that their buildings can operate safely.

The move appears to be the culmination of a recent battle as activist investor Bow Street has pushed for changes at the REIT.

In some cases, this discourse might be related entirely to the business aspects of commercial real estate investing.

Washington Prime Group is among the landlords who are filling anchor vacancies with fulfillment operations.

Depending on lease terms, expenses related to COVID-19 might fall on the tenants and not office owners.

Will there be more rent-to-own arrangements going forward?

With forbearance periods still underway, visibility has not yet emerged on how much distress sits on bank balance sheets.