http://www.consultpete.com Commercial Real Estate Advisor Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:26:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You should write a book!  You have a lot of credibility and you know I have a lot of commercial brokers at my fingertips, but I wouldn’t think of going to anyone but you Pete!  I feel this way because I think you would advise your client ... http://www.consultpete.com/testimonials/colleagueclient-suggests-writing-book/ Click the title for the full message. The Investor’s Marketing Forum (IMF) met this past Tuesday in Orinda. Our moderator Dave Carney facilitated an engaging conversation about the financial state of the commercial real estate economy. Jeff Shaddy of Pacific Capital spoke to share insights as to the amount of debt ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-declines-february-5-2010/ Click the title for the full message. A recent article in National Real Estate Investor described the rate of bank failures at an alarming pace. In fact the research firm Foresight Analytics reports that loan defaults are at an all time 18 year high. As was recently echoed by Brian Pretti of ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-loan-defaults-contribute-bank-failures-january-26-2010/ Click the title for the full message. ANNOUNCING my first meetup for commercial real estate investors! I formed a meetup group on meetup.com called Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Group Investors. My goal is to share basic commercial real estate principals as they apply to buying commercial property, specifically buying apartments. ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-analysis-group-investors-january-24-2010/ Click the title for the full message. As owners of commercial real estate, East Bay commercial real estate specifically, you are no doubt aware of market rents and vacancy levels. Recently the trend has been a mild deterioration in rents coupled with a mild deterioration in vacancy. During the last Rental ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/apartment-rents-news-january-21-2010/ Click the title for the full message. Commercial Real Estate forecasts are always interesting to me, especially when presented by someone not selling a product or service. At the East Bay CREW meeting, 2010 President Tillie Ross of Old Republic Title introduced her guest speaker, Brian Pretti, CFA, CFP and senior ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/economic-forecast-brian-pretti-january-21-2010/ Click the title for the full message. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs- that’s how we will exit this recession/recovery! Unfortunately, the numbers from the East Bay Economic Development Alliance indicated a protracted stay in this recovery trench. The trend is headed in the wrong direction, thankfully, the total loss of jobs for the ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/east-bay-employment-numbers-january-14-2010/ “Pete is unique in what he offers to his clients - incredible energy which is focused with precision. The focus is on a robust analysis of investment alternatives which he and his clients develop together; the goal is to make prudent, timely decisions. I have always been honored to be ... http://www.consultpete.com/testimonials/business-partner-comments-petes-business-approach/ “I have utilized Pete as a wonderful resource for finding out what is really happening in the local real estate market. He is a dedicated and well rounded professional that can provide a wealth of information and perspective. He is a true industry leader whose opinion I highly respect as ... http://www.consultpete.com/testimonials/director-assisted-housing-endorses-pete/ Operating costs for Apartment owners will predictably rise in the coming years. A recent San Francisco Business Times article indicates that PG&E is seeking regulatory approval to increase rates by 6+% over the 2010 rates. Seeking a more fluid rate system, PG&E has asked to charge customers based on changes in ... http://www.consultpete.com/blog/operating-costs-continue-rise-dec-22-2009/