Optimism Shared By Grubb & Ellis
SOURCE: bizjournals
Jeffrey S. Sweeney, Grubb & Ellis president and management partner feels that the commercial real estate industry is close to the bottom of this cycle and he doesn't feel there will be a significant drop from the levels seen currently. In a statement released Friday, Sweeney stated "Now is when the strong developers, the strong brokerage firms will survive and in some cases thrive".
Sweeney noted that by anticipating the recent decline and taking action by controlling costs and expenses they have remained profitable. He foresees that beginning October, the pace of loans on development and existing commercial properties will pick up.
He also feels that the retail sector will take longer to recover than office and industrial as consumer confidence has declined. In addition, the rising fuel costs will leave a lasting impact on retail activity.
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Jeffrey S. Sweeney, Grubb & Ellis president and management partner feels that the commercial real estate industry is close to the bottom of this cycle and he doesn't feel there will be a significant drop from the levels seen currently. In a statement released Friday, Sweeney stated "Now is when the strong developers, the strong brokerage firms will survive and in some cases thrive".
Sweeney noted that by anticipating the recent decline and taking action by controlling costs and expenses they have remained profitable. He foresees that beginning October, the pace of loans on development and existing commercial properties will pick up.
He also feels that the retail sector will take longer to recover than office and industrial as consumer confidence has declined. In addition, the rising fuel costs will leave a lasting impact on retail activity.
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